Android 4.2 7 vs. iOS: the face to face - The Android Free

guess like good technology lovers will not go unnoticed that yesterday Apple, among many other innovations, presented the new version of its mobile operating system, iOS 7 right? Well, just as we did with iOS 6, with this article we compare the new elements in iOS 7 with what you already have Android now. Will big differences? Will learned something Android Apple’s success? Dad the jump, and we’ll see.

First of all, if you have not seen the video, check it out.

The most radical change since the beginning of iOS

This phrase

Apple has defined the essence of the new update. And the truth is that there have been a few changes, and quite radical, but are revolutionary enough? As always, keep in mind that for a iOS user many of these changes do to be a great improvement to what we had enjoyed so far, but the situation has changed: Android operating system is already a very successful looking for you to you to iOS, so it is no longer enough to have small news.

Overall

Globally

has redesigned the entire look of iOS 7 changing color palette and doing much flatter design. whole system has an ethereal , from the unlock screen to the application menu, which is enhanced by the choice of wallpapers bright and pastel colors. Similarly, leave the style icons rounded which aimed printing a sense of depth, and opt for the flat designs and basic colors. The result is controversial. There are people who love it and people who hate. You have only to pass for the forums / comments / twitter to see the reactions of people.

Design

first thing that catches the attention of iOS is certainly its new visual style. The very Apple says it is based around an elegant typeface, and it shows. From the unlock screen to the application menu, everything has an ethereal that conveys cleanliness and clarity . The icons change their outdated style rounded by one more flat where pure colors are more important. However, one can not help noticing a small detail, is that the design of iOS 7 resembles Holo , the design Google implemented with Android 4.0 and has evolved with each version.

Taking as an example the unlock screen, in which time is the star on a background of slight visual effects. Just below is the date, and below is the code for unlocking the phone, plus a direct icon to launch the camera. Do you sound? That’s because it, point by point, what he sees any Android user when he wants to unlock your device . The similarities are remarkable, to the point that even the default wallpaper looks the same with other colors.

Control Center

The first change many people asking: be within reach of a click all typical settings : wifi, airplane mode, bluetooth, etc … As you can see, it will also control the lighting and music, as well as a few extra applications.

In Android : It goes without saying that this is nothing new about Android. Available from Android 2.3 on the coats from manufacturers like Samsung and included officially with Android 4.2, is an option that any Android user is more than usual. The only differences are that are accessed by sliding from bottom to top, otherwise in Android, and some interesting shortcuts, such as camera and calculator.

Notification Center

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Another innovation in the use of IOS 7 is that now we can access a menu of notifications without unlocking the device , just sliding down like in Android. The notification menu is exactly that, and apart from a lighter style not unlike the competition. Yes, an interesting feature is to split the dates and notifications “lost”, but imagine that you should spend much time without consulting the phone to be useful.

In Android : There are also long and Android 4.1 were improved so they could expand and reply directly from the notification itself. However, no categories.

3D Effect

mentioned in the video to a new iOS7 3D effect. The effect itself is fine, but open your side this link: Video of Apple and then look at this video of an application from Cydia created 2 years. Therefore, there is a new effect for most enthusiastic users of iOS, but for most.

In Android : There is nothing like default. Yes there are 3D wallpapers, but nothing similar.

Multitasking

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Multitasking has been updated to support all applications and not just a limited number of services as done previously. Apple says that applications can be updated in the background saving battery and even has a property that allows some applications to update automatically at certain times of the day or according to your position. The card system sufficiently close to WebOS.

In Android : Logically there full multitasking in a while and from 4.0-4.1 Android already offers thumbnails of the screens. However, optimizing the use of apps in the background to an improvement of the battery is an interesting system, though without precise data of their results is difficult to ensure its relevance.

Camera and Gallery

Without any significant update. Just a redesign of applications and a few specific details. The gallery will now organize your photos automatically by date and the place where they were taken.

In Android : With Android 4.2 was introduced as the camera strong improvements photosphere. Not to mention the amazing Samsung cameras sides exchange or the simultaneous use of two cameras, HTC or videos generated by three seconds. The Android gallery on certain manufacturers also ordered by dates.

Weather

Updating the application design time. Now simulate the weather conditions, and has a very successful design monochrome icons and, again, focusing on Apple typography.

In Android : By default there is no simulation, but in all manufacturers, their weather widgets do exactly the same.

Radio

One of the major improvements: the new music player will now include a new interface and the new radio service iTunes , Apple’s answer to services such Spotify . iTunes Radio lets you listen to the songs you want from the global library and purchase iTunes if you like. Powered free with ads, or no ads if you pay iTunes Match. Currently only available in U.S. to start.

In Android : We Google Music. Does exactly the same but does not have free version , only payment.

AirDrop

Another novelty

quite interesting. With the new AirDrop you can share any file (picture / song) with a friend who is located near you, without any prior configuration. It has quite good. But still no reference to NFC .

In Android : We have several options for sharing files, all based ultimately on NFC and WifiDirect . Simply bring two phones and will automatically transfer the file. In addition Samsung devices that have the Group Play acts similar to AirDrop.

Safari

Change of design there are now full screen mode and can switch between tabs in visual form. It also enables password synchronization through iCloud Keychain , Apple’s solution to save encrypted data in the cloud committed.

In Android : Full Screen Mode and lashes with this provision available for some time. In Chrome not only available password synchronization in a while, but you can also save bookmarks and even open tabs to continue browsing other device.

Siri

Siri now incorporates information Wikipedia , Twitter and, perhaps most important movement, Bing. This also means that Google will no longer be the default search engine on iOS , and from now on all searches are carried out with the Microsoft portal. In addition, you can choose between the voice of a man and a woman.

In Android : Compare it with all the news from Google Now, not even worth it.

Messaging

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Only

interface has been renewed for a lighter style in which white predominates over the rest.

In Android : Not much to say about it. In Android we have an SMS messaging app and Hangouts, the new program recently launched by Google with more innovative design (and more controversial).

Email

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official Apple app email address has received a facelift interesting as text bubbles disappear, and added the ability to make gestures to delete and archive emails.

In Android : Not long ago we received a GMail update that apart from having an innovative interface and labeling also allows us to make gestures to control our mail. Nothing new in this.

Conclusions

Author’s Note : This little conclusion is personal opinion, not that of The Free Android.

And yes, we have already finished the iOS7 News. And what can I say, I believe that innovations / updates can really have at most 2 (AirDrop and iTunes Radio). Actually, more than a major upgrade of software is that it seems iOS 7 is a new “theme” of iOS , you could install it on any iPhone.

And that’s how serious: that it is a major upgrade . And the only thing we talk about is that if I like the design or you do not like it. Ladies and gentlemen, I have come to talk about news, innovation . Not in this update the letter is a millimeter less anch a, or now the color palette is broader . While new features like Hangouts Android shows changes in Google Now, what is to come with Android 4.3 or Samsung presents its software enhancements that allow you to control the phone without touching it, make multiple photos, change the faces of the people, move the phone by sight and hundreds of other things, Apple only talks about if I like this color or the other.

do not know if Apple users have noticed or not, but to within 1 year and a half will not leave any major upgrade OS A whole year and a half in which the revolutionary update Apple iOS as it is that the colors have changed and experience . Yes, all very nice.

So at this point, I have one thing clear: if you’re looking for a phone is design , Apple is the best. But really if you’re looking for new and innovative , Android is running as the only player in the current scenario.