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I think Android. Android is open source and is good OS as compared to IOS. Everyone can't afford IOS, so Android is preferred.

--- May 02, 2012 ---

There are several reasons why Android is most preferrable OS as compared to IOS. Here are some reasons of using Android.

1. Custom ROMs

2. True Google Voice Integration

3. Expandable Memory

4. Widgets

5. Flash Compatible

6. Home Launcher and Home Screens can be customized

7. Alternative App Market

8. Alternative Keyboards

9. Wide Selection of Devices/Carriers

10. Google Maps Navigation

at Least both are better than the symbian

desertdudeshj wrote:Try WP7 and your faith will be restored

I am sorry to disagree, but I had to remove round corners and css shadows from Dubai Forums for it to work smoothly on WP7.
Android and IOS browsers had no issues at all. IE9 had these issues even on my old toshiba notebook.
So I am not sure WP7 is really that good.

May be they did updates that solved the problem...
Can you check the desktop version of DubaiForums on your WP7 phone?

Hey just because your site did not scroll smoothly on a WP7 device does not mean its not a great OS

I had Zero issues on any other site, although not a fan of IE on the desktop at all, but seems to work just fine on the mobile device.

I did hear the latest version of IE, 10 I think is pretty sharp. Haven't used it though.

And as with all things windows there are regular and FREE updates, something teh poor apple craowd has to pay for through their behind. I have gotten about 4 updates since I have it. And where do I check the DF version ?

Although I think I'm browsing it as a desktop and not mobile device since IE has the option to view as desktop or mobile device and that is what I have selected. Only so some sites like youtube its forced into the mobile site.

Since the original thread I posted is locked, just to sum it up- Android is the best.

Android is having lot of features, i think. And its easy to use for an average user too.

udebei , Defitinely, It's undoubtedly the king of smartphones. Nothing can even come close to compete with Android!

I unlocked all the topics. Now they will lock only if the last post is 5 years old.
So I merged your topics...

On the topic:
Android Rules!!!

IOS - is a feel good factor

Android - Feel good depends which hardware it uses

IOS - unnecessarily expensive (harware is expensive)

Android - fairly cheap (again depends on the hardware it is on)

IOS - Considered Style Statement

Android - May ~ Maynot be style statement

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Both sucessfully suffices need to humans having a smart phone where they can, talk, meet greet, socialize, remind, reply to all modes of communication.

I use an Andriod and macbook.

and feel both are cool in its own way.



Cheers

Sand Rider

Its your money. Whatever you end up choosing. You may enjoy the platform and that after the initial learning curve, you'll have no trouble getting your smartphone to do what you want it to do.

jmbrgroup , This is not a two way path which leads to the same destination, no. Your orginal destination could be the Nissan dealership, the Apple route will take you to the Nissan dealership, however the Android route will get you to the Ferrari dealership in half the time.

i prefer IOS .........,

the best OS ever

ameerali19 , It is not the best OS ever, that is axiomatically and self proclaimingly wrong.

IOS is mainly for apple, so no chance of using other devices, however they have over half a million apps as well. (much more than IOS

Android is more vulnerable to security threats, but has the benefit where all of its devices are linked to Google (Gmail, maps etc.)

Really, its the customers choice on which would suit their requirements

expatlife wrote:IOS is mainly for apple, so nAno chance of using other devices, however they have over half a million apps as well. (much more than IOS

Android is more vulnerable to security threats, but has the benefit where all of its devices are linked to Google (Gmail, maps etc.)

Really, its the customers choice on which would suit their requirements

No it isn't the customer's choice. Quite simply Android is better than iOS in nearly if not every way possible. That is unless you are looking for s crappy phone. iOS wins there. I apologise for being blunt, but it's the truth. Oh and the virus thing, I've had Android ever since the first build was out and I have had absolutely NO viruses at all.