All the three have their own minuses and pluses. Here we compare Apple iOS 6 vs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean vs Windows Phone 8
Three great OS are going to get upgrades pretty soon. All these three OS will be pitted against each other for at least a year or two and their success will define the success of the three companies that are launching them. Apple’s iOS6, Google’s Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and Windows Phone 8 will determine, if they are really competitive and as to who will have an edge in the days to come. Right now, for Apple fans, iOS is the best Operating System for smartphones and tablets and it has the most refined interface compared to Android OS. But Google has promised a very improved interface and other features in its Jelly bean. Meanwhile Windows Phone 8 will also be infinitely better compared to its previous version.
To be true, the Cupertino based tech giant Apple is sure to come with a fresh interface for its OS firmware iOS 6. But to be true, people don’t really want a cosmetic change in the interface. They are looking forward to a complete overhaul of it in the iOS 6 and Apple has said that it will not disappoint its fans. But when has actually Apple taken into account the likes and dislikes of its users. It has so far tried to decide as to what is best for consumers and not what they actually think. Search giant Google, on the other hand has said that not only it will improve the interface, but will also make it a lot better. With improved performance, Jelly Bean will sort of become more competitive against Apple’s iOS 6 and Windows 8 Phone from Microsoft. On the other hand Metro style interface is still going to be the part of Windows Phone 8. Microsoft has said that tight now it doesn’t actually plan to change it.
Hardware
When it comes to supporting hardware, Apple’s iOS 6 will support only its products including iPhones, iPads and iPod touch. So far it has not allowed other manufacturers to use its OS. There are indications that Apple is launching its next generation iPhone 5 that will be powered by its latest iOS 6. Rumors also indicate the expected launch of an iPad Mini, but there is no certainty about it as rumors of its launch went viral last year too.
When it comes to supporting hardware, Apple’s iOS 6 will support only its products including iPhones, iPads and iPod touch. So far it has not allowed other manufacturers to use its OS. There are indications that Apple is launching its next generation iPhone 5 that will be powered by its latest iOS 6. Rumors also indicate the expected launch of an iPad Mini, but there is no certainty about it as rumors of its launch went viral last year too.
Meanwhile Nexus 7 will be the first tablet from Google that will come loaded with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The product is already being shipped across the globe. The small seven inch tablet that has been manufactured by ASUS for the search giant is first Google tab to have hit the market after more than a year of speculations. But then Jelly Bean will have a number of launches in both tablet and smartphone arena. Samsung, HTC, Motorola, Asus, ZTE and a host of other manufacture use this OS to power their machines.
On the other hand software giant Microsoft will be introducing its latest Windows Phone 8 update to the major Windows Phone 7.5 handsets including Nokia’s Lumia series. Several top smartphone and tab manufacturers have also announced extensive plans to launch their own smartphones on Windows Phone 8.
App and digital content stores
iOS 6 is expected to come with much more improved version of iTunes than the existing ones. It will also have much more improved SIRI. With iOS 6, Siri takes a leap in its abilities to answer more questions from arenas like sports and movies, and that too in lot more languages. Siri can now guide you to the restaurant with your favourite cuisines and also make reservations for you. The most fascinating addition is the integration of turn-by-turn directions in Maps and Siri with the Eyes Free feature. You couldn’t have asked for more from it. While driving, you will be able to talk to Siri without taking your eyes off the road, through the voice command button on your steering wheel. The iOS 6 device won’t even light up, to minimize distraction while getting your work done.
iOS 6 is expected to come with much more improved version of iTunes than the existing ones. It will also have much more improved SIRI. With iOS 6, Siri takes a leap in its abilities to answer more questions from arenas like sports and movies, and that too in lot more languages. Siri can now guide you to the restaurant with your favourite cuisines and also make reservations for you. The most fascinating addition is the integration of turn-by-turn directions in Maps and Siri with the Eyes Free feature. You couldn’t have asked for more from it. While driving, you will be able to talk to Siri without taking your eyes off the road, through the voice command button on your steering wheel. The iOS 6 device won’t even light up, to minimize distraction while getting your work done.
On the other hand Google’s Jelly bean users also have Google Play where not just they can see great Android apps, games and other content but also get those either free or for some amount. Google is trying to make Google Play as interesting for Android user as iTunes for Appls fans. Since people seem to be fixated on comparing the number of apps available on a certain platform, Google and its competitors still like to flaunt numbers every now and then, just to show who’s boss. So it’s quite puzzling to see Google not throwing the confetti to celebrate the 15 billion app downloads milestone, which was reached several weeks ago. It was only a couple of days ago that the achievement has even been confirmed by the company to TechCrunch. On the other hand Meanwhile for Windows Phone 8 users, there is Xbox Live and Windows Marketplace for enjoying a variety of digital content. But it is still a long way to go before it becomes competitive against Apple iTunes or even Google Play.
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