Learn About Mobile OS
Mobile operating system quick guide
What is it?
Known simply as "OS", it is the main software that runs and manages your mobile hardware. It is responsible for coordinating and allocating resources for all your mobile components. There are mainly 2 mobile operating systems:
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Android
Made by Google, it is by far the most common mobile OS.
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iOS
Made by Apple Inc., can only work with iPhones and iPod Touch.
Which one should I get?
It all depends on your personal preference and your software requirements. Not all apps are compatible with all operating systems. In any case, the following are the main reasons why you should choose one over the other:
Android
Get Android for the following reasons:
- More variety when choosing your mobile
- More software settings customization
- More flexibility in getting your software
iOS
Get iOS for the following reasons:
- Apple ecosystem
- You prefer Apple hardware
- Longer support