Android vs iPhone

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Android and iPhone are software platforms for cellular phones. While "iPhone" can also refer to the phone itself, "Android" specifically refers to the operating system running on a phone or device.

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[edit] Software

[edit] Operating System

Android is an Open Source project headed originally by Google, and now by the Open Handset Alliance. The iPhone OS is proprietary software developed by Apple, although it is built on top of some open source components, such as WebKit.

[edit] Applications

Android has an open framework to allow anybody to modify the operating system itself and to develop applications for it. Apple provides an SDK for the iPhone that allows developers to access most of the iPhone's features, but is highly restricted.

Programs written for Android can only be written in Java currently. All applications released thru the iPhone App Store must be written in Objective-C. Other languages can be used on both platforms, but require the user to hack/unlock their phone first and get software from 3rd parties. It is rumored that Android's Dalvik virtual machine may eventually allow use with other bytecode languages like Python and Ruby.

[edit] Hardware

iPhone and the iPhone OS are exclusive to Apple Computer. No one can make an iPhone, nor a phone using the iPhone OS except for Apple.

The Android OS is available for use by any manufacturer or end user who wishes, and at no cost. The Android OS, due to it's open nature is also available for use on other devices besides just mobile phones, such as netbooks, umpcs/MIDs and even desktops.

[edit] iPhone Models

  • iPhone (first gen)
  • iPhone3G (second gen)
  • iPhone3GS (third gen)
  • iPhone4 (fourth gen)

the iPhone OS is also used for the iPod Touch series of portable music players.

[edit] Android Phones

  • T-Mobile G1/HTC Dream
  • HTC Hero
  • HTC Magic
  • Samsung Galaxy (I7500)
  • Motorola Droid
  • HTC/Google Nexus One
  • HTC Desire
  • Samsung Galaxy S
  • Several more

[edit] Upcoming/Announced Models

  • Kogan Agora

Many phone manufacturers and cellular carriers have pledged support for the Android platform, but very few models have made it to market yet. Phone announcements are expected in the near future from Samsung, Motorolla, LG and many others.

Due to it's open nature, Android has been installed aftermarket by enthusiasts to such hardware as the OpenMoko Free Runner, Nokia N770, N800 & N810 MIDs, and Asus EeePCs.

[edit] Links

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