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KaiOS
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Low hardware requirements
It allows to build feature rich but still cheap phones.
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Based on the abandoned Firefox OS, Hence same bugs and problems as with firefox OS
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Simple
It is very simple
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Data-mining Possibility
It is Proprietary hence, the corporation can just add data mininers with anyone noticing.
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Proprietary
Not open source hence the bug patching can take long time.
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License:
proprietary
Based On:
Firefox OS
OS Family:
Linux
Programming Language:
HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, C++
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Tizen
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Based on EFL libraries
A perfect experience of a developer working with EFL: https://what.thedailywtf.com/topic/15001/enlightened
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Open source
Some parts of the OS are open source.
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Worst Code Base
Amihai Neiderman, a Kaspersky Labs researcher said, “It may be the worst code I’ve ever seen, Everything you can do wrong there, they do it. You can see that nobody with any understanding of security looked at this code or wrote it.”
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Fast
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Lack of apps
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HTML5-based
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Aesthetically unappealing
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Lack of security
With the recent discoveries of a number of security flaws, tizen is no longer a secure OS that it advertises.
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License:
proprietary
Package Manager:
RPM Package Manager
OS Family:
GNU+Linux
Programming Language:
HTML5, C, C++, JavaScript/TypeScript, C# Xamarin
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Android
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Lots of hardware choices
There are about 18000 released devices that run on Android. This means that a user familiar with Android can have a large variety of devices from which they can choose.
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Fragmentation and security flaws due to negligence
Most Android phones seem to be released on a "Let's release a few software updates until we release the next phone, and never push out an update again." For example, In May 2014, 8.5% of phones were Kitkat, 60.8% were spread out between three versions of jellybean (with bias towards older versions), and the another 20% spread out over ICS, Honeycomb, Gingerbread, and Froyo. Google no longer maintains Android 4.3 or prior and serious security exploits remain in those versions. Device manufacturers are also taking no action, which leaves almost a billion Android users exposed. You may also encounter lingering and unfixed bugs, glitches, etc. as a result of the manufacturer's and Google's lack of interest in older versions. Some flagship phones are well supported into the future, but the fact that your phone won't be supported by its manufacturer and/or Google is a consideration you must make when purchasing an Android phone.
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Customize what apps perform what actions
Android gives users the ability to define which apps perform which action. For example, if an Android device has several browsers installed, the user can choose a default one which will start every time a link is for example opened from another app.
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Most preinstalled distributions are not open source
Although the AOSP exists, your phone is most likely running a proprietary apps like the GApps or manufacturer specific applications.
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Open source
The AOSP (Android Open Source Project) is the software stack for the Android OS. It is led by the open handset alliance which includes firms like Google, Acer, NXP, Motorola and many others. The fact that Android is an open source software has led to many custom Android variants. It also is a big assurance of Android's safety in terms of privacy.
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Owned and abused by Google
Which has very unsafe advanced AI development policies and is known for dodging monopoly and monopoly abuse laws.
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Integration with Google Services
For those that already use Google's services, like Google Maps and GMail, Android offers tighter integration with those services than any of the alternatives, and saves users the need to create extra accounts.
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Wide variety of phones forces variance in quality
While there are many great Android phones, there are also many Android phones that lack in both hardware and software. When purchasing Android phones, a consumer might want to do some research first - especially when buying on a budget. Not only do you have to worry about shotty hardware or poor quality testing, manufacturers tend to tinker with the software on phones. More often than not this leads to poor performance, unintuitive 'features', slower (or complete lack of) updates, and custom software that detracts from the user's experience.
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Highly customizable
One of the massive benefits of Android being open-sourced are all the modifications you can make to the phone to customise pretty much anything. Some of the cooler things you can do are: Replace the entire operating system with a custom ROM. Replace the keyboard. Change the home screen launcher. Change the lock screen.
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Cheap phones
Android phones can cost little as $100.
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More integrated sharing options
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Desktop and lockscreen widgets
Desktop widgets provide quick access to the information you need quickly and access the most. These are available out of the box, and can be developed by anyone. Widgets on the lockscreen have been removed since the Lollipop update, but is available on 3rd party lockscreens such as AC Display and KK Locker.
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Consistent back button makes navigation easy
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Personal assistant with Google Now
Google Now is an intelligent personal assistant available within the Google Search mobile application for the Android and iOS operating systems. It's software that makes your life more convenient by giving you all the information you need at any moment.
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Accessibility
Built in text to speech is provided by TalkBack for people with low or no vision. Enhancements for people with hearing disabilities are available as are other aids.
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The most widely used mobile OS
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Great user experience right out of the box
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Built-in screen recording
Android 5.0.+ supports screen recording via a new api. Android 4.4 KitKat supports screen recording accessible via an ADB command on unrooted devices.
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Customizable multiple "desktops"
Can customize the home screens with widgets (not just a grid of apps like iOS).
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No Backdoors
Since Android is written by a worldwide community of developers it is very unlikly that backdoorss exist for any local governments.
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Security updates
Android does frequent updates to keep users secure.
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Root
You can root your phone to get full access.
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Sideloading of apps
You can sideload apps.
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Not bound to Google
It is fully working without the play store or the Google play services.
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Highly secure core system
Since Android is open source and developed worldwide, anyone can read the code and there are no government forced backdoors.
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Supports plenty of peripherals
You can use external displays with MHL, HDMI, DP or miracast. It supports external storage devices like microSD cards or USB OTG devices. You can also use almost any kind of USB or Bluetooth input devices like keyboards, mice or game controllers.
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Gesture based interface
Since Android 10 you can use gestures to control the OS.
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Modular
There are major versions of android however the most important components are modular and get frequently updated.
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It's all yours
You can do anything you want with YOUR phone.
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Platforms:
since NDK r17: armeabi-v7a, arm64-v8a, ix86, amd64
License:
mainly Apache 2.0
Based On:
Android Open Source Project (AOSP)
Languages:
100+
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iOS
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Great selection of high quality and polished apps
Apps must pass tighter guidelines to make it into the app store.
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Tied to Apple
No alternative software can be installed unless you keep your phone jailbroken (with the system outdated and probably with security issues).
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Everything works very well out of the box
It's engineered to be designed. Design means choice. A collection of best options, components and programs chosen by highly experienced curators/designers/engineers are installed by default. No need to customize. It's best by default.
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Inconvenient price and hardware lock-in
iOS is only available on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, in which these device may be more expensive than the competitors.
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Personal assistant called Siri
Siri is an intelligent personal assistant and knowledge navigator. Siri lets you use your voice to send messages, schedule meetings, place phone calls, and more.
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Apple is very unfriendly regarding warranty and repair work
If your device breaks, they will just tell you to buy a new one.
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Easy to learn to use
The iOS user interface is known by millions. It has mostly stayed the same throughout the years. The main view is a simple grid menu which displays all the installed applications. On the bottom there is an app tray which displays the icons for the most used apps. The iOS user interface is especially easy for users who want an easy experience and don't want to spend time learning on how to navigate through their phones. Everything is displayed right in the main view and it's easy to find. The fact that it has not changed, at least significantly in the past years has made it possible for it's most devoted users to keep upgrading their iOS devices without having any difficulty to adapt.
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Vendor lock-in
You are forced to use the Apple ecosystem. Like the AppStore or iTunes.
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Security
A trustworthy OS, secure for use with banking apps.
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Possible backdoor
There are some rumors that Apple provides NSA backdoors to its products.
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Consistent performance
Unlike Android, iOS is developed to be used on similiar devices and both the hardware and iOS itself are developed by Apple. This means that they are highly adapted to work with each other. Even after the hardware becomes a little outdated, the performance still remains consistent and smooth on several iOS versions.
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Jailbreak breaks iOS
Unlinke Android where you can still use a rooted device normally a jailbreak will break your iOS.
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Apps request permissions when needed
Instead of an app asking for all permissions it will need when installed, iOS apps request permission to access certain parts of user's data only when the current action requires it.
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Outdates web browsers
All Webbrowser must use the Webkit/Safari webengine to display websites.
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CarPlay
Available in select cars, CarPlay is built primarily around the use of Siri voice commands and prompts, providing an "eyes-free" experience where you can respond to incoming calls, dictate text messages, or access your music library from a vehicle.
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No privacy allowed
Does not allow for privacy due to it's closed nature.
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Longtime support for older smartphones / tablets
iPhones don't become obsolete in a year or so. Most of them get updates for even more than about 4 years.
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Closed source
The iOS source code is not available.
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Support for standard sync protocols
Out of the box support for caldav and carddav.
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Unlike Android, it is proprietary
Nobody can look into the system so you can't even say if it is secure or not. In the worst case Apple could log all your activities and data.
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Clean UI across the operating system
Unlike many other operating systems, iOS has a clean and consistent UI that is shared across the entire operating system, even with third-party apps.
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Older iPhone models with poorer batteries might perform slower
iOS delibrately slows the CPU down on older iPhones with worn-out batteries so as to preserve battery life, resulting in possible slower-than-expected performance. This only applies to iPhone 6, iPhone 6S, and iPhone SE running iOS 10.2.1 and above, and iPhone 7 running iOS 11.2 and above.
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Apple pay
Apple pay, an easy and secure payment option.
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No file managing
Managing files and directories is not possible. Files are in fact attached to applications. It is an oversimplification that can be limiting.
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Not very customisable
Other operating systems like Android or Windows Phone (more or less), iOS isn't as customizable.
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Apple is not interested in decent climate action
... but very much in making us overconsume through planned obsolescence and others.
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Infantilizing
The OS is babysitting you and does not give you basic control, such as turning off location, which massively shortens the lifespan of the battery
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Planned obsolescence everywhere
Planned obsolescence through very short OS support lifespan and steep requirements for the new Apple apps and other apps. iPhones otherwise have planned obsolescence in so many other parts of their design.
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No sideloading of apps
You have to install all apps from the Apple Appstore.
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No widget support
iOS has no widget support.
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No alternative browsers
All iOS brower need to use safaris webkit rendering engine
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Worst OS ever made
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Platforms:
arm64-v8a
License:
proprietary
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N/A
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