What Has Caused The Rise Of The Android

The android is becoming the staple of the smartphone market and it is providing the iPhone with its sternest competitor. They are owned by Google and this platform is completely different to the IOS platform that controls the iPhone.
Androids tend to be much cheaper to buy outright than the iPhone and offers a similar service and have many of the same apps within. It is simply a matter of personal preference and aesthetic perception.

All of these phones can be bought on contract and the phone usually comes for free so as I mentioned previously, it just depends what you want from the device. This article will highlight what has caused the rise of the Android and where it is expected to go in the future.

Cheaper

Androids tend to be cheaper that the iPhone and this is a bit appeal to some who are on a budget. The thing is, this isn’t really a good way of comparing devices, yes the iPhone is more expensive to buy outright but in reality they cost a similar amount when on a contract per month and this is the option 80% of people take.
So comparing based on price isn’t that accurate and can taint the user’s perception of each of the phones. We live in a world that is dominated by smartphones and they are pretty special devices so cost will inevitably come into the equation.
However on a monthly contract you get the phone for free in the majority so it shouldn’t be taken into consideration that much.

Free Apps

The apps that come on these phones are one of their biggest appeals, they offer instant access to a wide variety of things. You can bank, shop, game and gamble by using an app downloaded from the pre-loaded app store on the phone you select. Manufacturers have realize that apps are where the future of their phones lies and they have played a considerable focus on the development of them.
There are companies out there that specialize in android software development, these companies work hard developing the software on the Android devices in order to ensure apps work efficiently and effectively.
There has been a completely new market created for apps and companies have decided to infiltrate this, the rise of the app has been staggering and I can’t see the importance lessening in the coming years.

Variety and Similar Service

The rise of the Android can be attributed to the difference in design each company offers. The Android platform is open source and this means any company can use the operating system in their device, obviously at a cost. However it isn’t limited to only a few companies therefore the different options available are great.
They do offer usually a similar service, androids are noticeably different to iPhone’s in appearance and layout but fundamentally the differences are only slight. It really is a matter of aesthetics and image, what phone do you find the most pleasing on the eye and sensible to suit your lifestyle.

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Andrew is an author with over ten years industry experience and is a specialist technology writer. He is fascinated with the change that has occured in recent years and believes it will only develop further in the coming years.