By: Alan Smith
Submitted: 2011-03-07 05:41:49 | Word Count: 525
The world of smart phones is still in its infancy and the two major players, Android and iPhone are at logger heads with each other. The comparison of the two is based primarily on the hardware components, operating system and the usability. The differences between the two need a close observation because they affect the end users as well as the developers.
The Source:
The source of Android is open while that of the iPhone is closed. Android is a product of a joint alliance headed by Google, the undisputed search engine king. Since the people are slowly turning off from the laptops and the PCs and moving towards the smart phones, Google likes its supremacy to be maintained in the world of smart phones too. Android, being open source and system is preferred and has a support of a large number of developers. On the other hand Apple Inc., the manufacturers of iPhone have a closed system in which the developer has to first submit the application to the Apple Applications store can only sold after its approval by Apple Inc. The variety of application at the Android is very high because the applications are not subject to screening. The section for comments and rating by the community of developers helps the user to decide whether to buy that application or not. In case of Apple Inc. since the applications are subject to screening the stress for checking the application is less on the part of the application buyer.
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Money Back:
The Android offers a money back scheme if you uninstall the application within 24 hours of purchase. On the contrary this sort of money back scheme is not offered in case of iPhone. This implies that if you buy a paid Android application and do not find it suitable you can uninstall it within 24 hours and claim full refund. In case of Apple the buyer has to fully study the application and utility before placing the order. This proves that Android has more concern for the user than the Apple Inc.
Fee:
The cost of developing an application is affected by the expenses incurred by the developer. When the developer wants to sign up for the Android market he/she has to spend $25 while in case of Apple Inc., he/she has to shell out $99. The difference is quite big but the biggest impact is done by the conditions applicable. When you submit the application there is no assurance of the application is getting published. Apple Inc., and Android, both retain 30% of the proceeds but the utility of this money make a big difference. While Apple retains the money for itself, Android pays it to the carriers of wireless. This implies that the wireless carriers would extend more support to the Android applications.
The facilities given to the final users and the application developers will play a crucial role in the success of any smart phone that ventures into the market.
