Android Vs. iOS
In this post I am going to attempt a “fair” comparison of the two most popular smartphone operating systems. To give you just a little background, I have owned an iPhone and an Android based device. It is not exactly an apples to apples* comparison, but they serve the same purpose and have similar functions. Also, I will not get into the iPad or Galaxy tab for this comparison and I will plan on doing a future post comparing tablets.
* pun intended
Apple iPhone hits Verizon
It finally happened! The iPhone is available for the Verizon network. Many have said they would by an iPhone if it wasn’t exclusive to AT&T. Well, now we shall see what actually happens.
This couldn’t be a better time for Apple or Verizon. AT&T is currently the largest wireless provider, even considering they are rated worst in customer service and network coverage. Verizon is rated number one but cannot manage to catch up with subscribers, largely because of the popularity of the iPhone.
Also for Apple, they finally lost their smartphone OS position to Google’s android recently. This is perfect timing on Apple’s part that could help them jump back ahead.
In my next post I will compare Apple’s iPhone to Google’s Android. Check back to learn the major differences.
Quick CES Update
CES is humming along and there really aren’t too many surprises so far this year. Most announcements are focused around a few different categories.
- Many new TVs have been announced including more 3D options and larger displays.
- A plethora of phones have been introduced; a majority of these phones run Google’s Android operating system, which should push it even further along in it’s quest for global supremacy of the smartphone OSs. Also noteworthy is the introduction of more 4G networks from the major carriers.
- And the hot new device of the year would have to be tablets. Those touchscreen mini-computers with no keyboards, also many of which are running Android.
Nothing too exciting, but definitely a step forward in the consumer electronics arena. I’ll update as more information is made available.
CES News Updates
The Consumer Electronics Show is getting underway in Las Vegas. Technology gadgets, TVs, cell phones, and more are being announced constantly. I am going to make a few brief posts about the most popular and relevant announcements as they happen over the next few days. Stay tuned to find out what exciting products the major tech manufacturers have in store for us.
CR-48 Update
After using Google’s new CR-48 netbook as my primary computer for a couple of weeks, I am finding out just how much I like this computer. When I want to jump online to quickly lookup an address, check email, or do just about anything, I am reaching for this netbook instead of my Dell laptop. It’s just so much faster to get online and do what I need to do.
I’m also trying to use the same keyboard buttons on my laptop that don’t exist! All of the “new” features the CR-48 offers, I feel I’m missing on other computers. I can definitely see these being popular when they get them released.
Happy New Year!
Looking forward to an exciting year! Lets all help make 2011 a great one!