Key differences between iOS and Android as Apple unveils iOS18 feature

On 11th June 2024, Apple announced new unique features in their iOS18 which include;

      1.Apple intelligence this is a new apple AI system that will know everything about the owner. the AI will also allow the user to create a Genmoji, an AI generated emoji

      2.New homescreen customization on iOS18 which now allows dark icons in dark mode

      3.Siri can control your phone when you ask it to do so. It can also edit photos and take actions within apps based on context or requests.

      4.The calculator app has finally been introduced to iPad. The pad will also have a mathnotes where users can write math problems and it gets solved immediately.

      5.In addition, Apple will now allow users to shake their head to interact with their airpods like for receiving or rejecting calls.

 This aside we shall get to discuss the unique difference between Android and iOS 

The primary distinction lies in their ecosystem and customisation. Android, an open-source system, allows extensive customisation and diverse device options.

In contrast, iOS maintains a closed ecosystem, offering a consistent user experience across limited device models.

User interface and ease of use

Android offers more customisation and personalisation options and allows users to change the look and feel of their devices with various launchers, widgets, themes, and apps. 

iOS, on the other hand, offers fewer customisation and personalisation options and restricts users to the default look and feel of the platform. 

Voice assistance capabilities

Android has Google Assistant, which is powered by Google’s Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing.

Google Assistant can answer questions, provide information, make reservations, play games, control smart home devices, and more.

Whereas for iOS, it has Siri which is powered by Apple's Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing and can do the same.

Security and privacy features

iOS is generally considered to be more secure and private than Android, as it has a more closed and controlled system and a more rigorous app review process.

iOS also has some exclusive features, such as Face ID, which uses facial recognition to unlock the device, and iMessage, which uses end-to-end encryption to secure the messages.

Android, however, is more open and vulnerable to malware.

Customization

iOS is a closed-source platform, which means that it allows less freedom and flexibility for customisation. 

You can change only some aspects of your device, such as the wallpaper, the widgets, the icons, the ringtones,

The opposite is for Android as it's an open-source platform, which means that it allows more freedom and flexibility for customisation since you can change almost every aspect of your device