Sunday, August 10, 2014

We compared Android and Windows Phone 8.1 L – iPadizate

Android and Windows Phone recently updated

In the past Google I / O, the company showed Android L, what will be the next update of the operating system Google . After watching several versions of Android small changes, finally have dared to take the plunge and change completely its design. But all is apparently also promised that Android L can improve the user experience with features such as the new notification area we can find. Android this time opted for a simplified appearance

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On the other hand , we also find Windows Phone 8.1, the latest operating system from Microsoft . This is far less popular than Android, but the company does not give up and continue making great changes. It is an innovative structure with a very simple design. This latest update has received the system has improved many areas, such as customizing your device, as this aspect was very green even in Windows Phone. Then we will compare the main features of both systems .

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Home Screen

Windows Phone 8.1 has a much more innovative structure in windows live format or as Microsoft calls Live Tiles . These windows can be different sizes or if we choose square or rectangular shape. We ourselves who choose the applications that we want to appear on the Home screen. We can also access the list of applications if slid to the right. The screen of Windows Phone 8.1 has a dynamic look and is easier to organize and use the whole space.

In addition, Android L, still find the classic combination of applications, folders and widgets in different screen while in Windows Phone 8.1 is found gliding down . Also one of the things missing from Windows Phone are the folders, but have confirmed that their own update and can dispose of them. Android screen is much more versatile than Windows Phone, but the opposite is messier Android.

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Notifications

L has an Android notification drop much improved . The system itself automatically arranges the order of notifications according to their importance. Also we will open the notifications one by one and we interact with them by answering a message directly from this panel. Also find in its top panel quick adjustments and adjusting the brightness of the screen.

notifications, Windows Phone is something greener, Microsoft has released Action Center . Here we can find all the notifications we have received on a first come, from newest to oldest. Also on top are placed like Android rapid adjustments, such as WiFi, Bluetooth or brightness of the display.

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Phone and contacts

L has revamped its Android application Phone, which have unified contacts, and so everything related to what we call in the same application . Besides being able to find the contact of a friend of ours, we can look for a company that is registered in the Google database. Hangouts also native messaging app that unifies the classic sms chats and Google+ with video calls made.

Here loses much Windows Phone as has an application for contacts , where we also find the contacts of our social networks and a different one for calls .

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Browser

As is usual, L Android has native browser as Google Chrome . This allows us to synchronize all our history, bookmarks and autofill data, so only have to log in with your account and enjoy. Google Chrome also has a data compression mode to save mobile data.

In Windows Phone 8.1 Internet Explorer have 11 , this browser also has data compression mode and has recently improved some areas, adding the reading mode or the ability to have unlimited tabs.

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