Android 7.0 vs. iOS 10: Which is better?
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The competition in the mobile operating system space has entered a new phase, with Android 7.0 Nougat already available on several phones and Apple set to launch its next-generation operating system, iOS 10, next month. Comparing the two new systems, you'll find some clear similarities. Both have upgraded notifications and security features. Overall, neither iOS 10 nor Android Nougat is a major upgrade over its predecessor. Here's a comparison of the similarities and differences between the two systems. Apple brings big changes to Messages Apple has put a lot of effort into the Messages app in iOS 10. The company's upcoming operating system will allow users to "handwrite" messages and add stickers to text to add extra details or special emphasis. And perhaps most importantly, Messages will support rich media links, allowing users to preview content without opening the link. Nougat brings office improvements With Nougat, Google is focusing on improving user productivity. Nougat features a multi-window view, which allows users to run two apps side by side, so they can get information faster or work on two documents at the same time. Double-tapping the device also gives users the option to quickly switch between apps. With Nougat, users will be able to do more in one place. Apple opens Siri to third-party developers One of the most requested features for third-party developers in recent years has been access to Apple's virtual personal assistant Siri, and they will get their wish in iOS 10. Third-party developers can use Siri to enhance their apps, allowing users to call the personal assistant to execute commands, access to to-do lists, and do other tasks. Google strengthens support for virtual reality Google first entered the virtual reality field with Cardboard, and now it is doubling down on the field with Nougat. The new operating system is equipped with a virtual reality mode, in which phones compatible with Google's virtual reality platform Daydream can let users experience the 3D world in full. Many of Google's apps, including YouTube, will support the virtual reality mode. Third-party apps such as Hulu will also support the mode. Apple Music finally gets a revamp. Apple Music has only been online for about a year, but it has been criticized by many users for being difficult to use. Apple plans to address that in iOS 10 by redesigning Apple Music to make it easier for users to find and publish music and other media content they want. Apple Music is critical to the success of Apple's online services business, and this time around, the company wants to get the app right. Notifications are getting better on both operating systems Android and iOS will both offer better notifications. In Nougat, users will be able to respond to notifications without opening the app they came from. Nougat also includes a "bundled notification" feature, so users can see all recent notifications in one place. At the same time, Apple has added support for rich media notifications, allowing users to view photos and videos in notifications and even reply to messages instantly without opening the app. The lift-to-wake feature allows iOS to present notifications as soon as users pick up their iPhones, eliminating the need to press the Home button to wake up the phone first. Nougat saves battery and data Android's Nougat has two "saving" features. The first is a power-saving feature called Doze, which puts a smartphone into a low-power mode when it's running low on battery. To help users save data traffic, Nougat also offers a Data Saver feature that stops apps from automatically running in the background when the smartphone is connected to a cellular network. Security Improvements Across the Board Security improvements can be found everywhere in iOS 10 and Nougat. While Apple hasn't discussed much about iOS 10's security features, its public beta shows that the company has secretly made several upgrades to address some of the software vulnerabilities discovered by security firms in recent years. Nougat also has secret fixes, and also adds Direct Boot. This feature is designed to ensure that apps are secure before users enter their passwords. Apple Pay Gets a Major Upgrade Apple Pay is also getting an upgrade in iOS 10. The service allows users to complete mobile payments by simply placing a finger on the Touch ID fingerprint recognition button. And now, it will also allow users to make online payments through the Safari browser. Apple Pay requires online retailers to work. This addition is really nice. Availability of Both Operating Systems Nougat will probably be available to many devices in the coming year. However, at the time of writing, it is only available as a free over-the-air update for Nexus devices and the Google Pixel C. Samsung has announced that it will upgrade its latest devices to Nougat when everything is ready, including the Galaxy Note 7. Apple's iOS 10, which will be available in the fall as a free over-the-air update, will be compatible with iPhone 5 and above, iPad mini 2 and above, iPad Air, fourth-generation iPad and both iPad Pro models. As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity. |
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