Friday, 16 November 2012

Android, iOS, Windows


For a few days there, the first smartphone with the new operating system Windows Phone 8 to buy from Microsoft - they will compete against the dominant models with Android and iOS. Buyers are therefore all the more with the question of which operating system they should choose.
IMAGE explains the pros and cons of the three competitors.
ANDROID
Four years ago, the internet company Google launched Android is now the most widely used smartphone operating system. On 13 November, the latest version released 4.2.
► What you need: A free user account with Google, about the can use services such as Gmail (email), Calendar or GDrive (online storage and document processing).
► Where you load apps : Usually from the online store "Google Play" (700 000 apps), which also movies, books and - since 13.11. - Offering music for purchase. As Amazon and also offer some mobile phone manufacturers to their own app stores.

Advantages:
. There are many settings for customizing your phone and its user interface to your own preferences adapt
► display windows called widgets, current information shows (dates, weather, news) at a glance, without having to open an app .
► Full access to all Google services, such as the search function or the map service Google Maps.
► data like contacts, emails, calendar entries, the same device running with Google's servers on the Internet from, so that the information on your smartphone and PC always on the same level. are
► music is very easy to copy from the PC on your mobile phone, because Android phones work like a USB flash drive for data storage.
► Purchase apps are often a little cheaper than the iOS system.
Cons:
. ► operation is complicated sometimes by a lot of options
. ► Since manufacturers complement the software often has its own functions, Android devices are often not identical to use
► Many manufacturers provide upgrades (bring new features, fix security holes) only after long delays from.
► Most of the pollutants and fraud programs for smartphones attacking Android (more than 93 percent, according to Kaspersky Lab).
► Some multimedia content ("Flash") to web pages may not work with newer versions of Android (4.0) are presented .
Good for:
. ► buyers looking for an inexpensive device or smartphone with the largest possible display will
► All who already use Google services, or want to use them.
► users who want a lot of options on their smartphones.
Current devices:
eg Samsung Galaxy SIII (699 euros), Google Nexus 4 (from 299 euros), HTC One X (599 euros), Huawei Ascend Y200 (90 euros).

iOS
, the operating system iOS from Apple for the first time 2007 came with the first iPhone on the market. It is the second leading smartphone software in the world. Currently that is version 6.0.1 . . currently
What you need:
An Apple ID, which can be set free. Thus can also be used other services such as Apple's iCloud online storage service or online store iTunes. Where you load apps: Exclusively on the iTunes online store (700 000 apps), either on the phone or using a PC / Mac. There can also be music, movies, books, podcasts, audiobooks, etc. and upload.

Advantages:
. ► right ease of use, even if not always self-explanatory
. ► Simple, elegant design
► Because all apps are checked before publication, iOS is quite safe from attack criminal. According to Kaspersky Lab is there are very few viruses and fraud programs for iOS (less than one percent of all mobile malware).
► data (contacts, calendar, apps, photos, music, etc.) can be saved in the desired online storage iCloud, are at existing data connection automatically transmitted to other devices (iPad, iPhone, Mac, PC, etc.).

Cons:
► Little ways to customize the user interface to your wishes.
► No integration of widgets possible.
► Insert maps and navigation app currently contains many errors.
► data from their computer can only use the iTunes software on an iOS device transferred.
► Some multimedia content ("Flash") to web pages can not be displayed.
Suitable for:
► users who want a simple user interface. . Fans of Apple designs Current devices: iPhone 5 (from 679 euros), iPhone 4S (from 579 euros), iPhone (from 399 euros) 4.

WINDOWS PHONE 8
Windows Phone 8 is the latest version of the Windows operating system designed for smartphones and since the beginning of the week with new mobile phone models available.
Things You'll Need:
A free Microsoft account. To help you with all Microsoft services on mobile phone, sign tablet, computer or Xbox. Where you load apps: From the Windows Phone Store (100,000 apps). Music and videos can be purchased through Xbox Music Store.

Advantages:
. ► Very clear user interface with rectangular buttons ("tiles") and large font
► tiles can update information such as e-mails, appointments, photos.
► Schaltfächen can be customized according to your wishes (color, size, arrangement) .
included ► Very good map and navigation software.
► Parents can establish a protected area for children, where only access to pre-defined apps is possible.
► phone is recognized when connected to the computer as a mass storage device (eg, such as a USB flash drive) so no special software to copy data is necessary.
► data (contacts, photos, music, etc.) can be stored in Skydrive online storage, data is also available in tablet or computer.
Cons:
► So far quite a few apps (about 120 000)
► No update of the older Windows Phone 7 to Version 8 possible. Suitable for: . ► smartphone beginners who do not have to struggle through until a system change to ► Users of Windows 8 or Tablet PC, which can then synchronize their devices together. Current devices: for example, Nokia Lumia 920 (649 euros), 8x Windows Phone by HTC (549 Euro), Samsung Ativ S (from the end of November, 599 euros).

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