This year, Android and Apple have been fighting for the top spot in the technological world. With advanced phones and tablets setting its territory for the society’s needs, the increasingly competitive match is on. As discussed in the article, both brands have their vulnerabilities, and it is up to the consumers to weigh out these differences.
Android’s Weaknesses:
– “Ecosystem chaos”: Open sources cause confusion.
– “Inconsistent experiences”: Varying hardware vendors create different Android devices.
Apple’s Weaknesses:
– “Software inflexibility”: Apple’s way is the only way.
– “Productivity limitations”: Consuming information is more efficient than producing.
– “Fewer hardware choices”: Limits the choices to only storage and connectivity.
With their individual weaknesses, how well will they produce in the technological market? In my opinion, considering Apple has emerged its products first, they will have the ultimate advantage in gaining recognition and reassurance from consumers. As for Android, it is quickly climbing up the competitive ladder to gain its name as the next alternative, possibly the better alternative. As consumers, we may fall into biased choices, persuasive gains, and popular trends. Ultimately, Android and Apple’s success is in hands of the consumers.
Source: http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/android-vs-apple-the-2011-cage-match/43682