January 23rd
The real difference between iOS and Android
Anandtech is highly regarded for their incredibly in-depth reviews. Their take on Android 4.0 is no different.
They have the absolute best description of the two mobile OS ecosystems (iOS and Android) on how they’re fundamentally different and really shouldn’t be compared.
Apple is trying to deliver more of an appliance experience, whereas Google is providing you with a modern take on a traditional computing experience. If the appliance is a smartphone, then both approaches are equally capable — it’s just a matter of personal preference.
After reading that, I suddenly understood why some folks might prefer Android over iOS, and accepted it. Why did it take me so long?
