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What is Android OS? An open source mobile operating system by Google. It is a mobile platform which powers phones, tablets, watches, TVs, cars etc. It makes doing business easier, in the office or out in the field. Manage entire fleets of devices with a touch. Keep corporate data protected with built-in security. And help your employees get more done.

What is iOS? A mobile operating system by Apple. It is the operating system that presently powers many of the mobile devices, including the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. It is designed to make your iPhone and iPad experience even faster, more responsive, and more delightful.

Android OS and iOS can be primarily classified as "Operating Systems" tools.

Some of the features offered by Android OS are:

  • Powers phones, tablets, watches etc
  • Ultimate security
  • Build anything on Android

On the other hand, iOS provides the following key features:

  • Built-in encryption, On-device intelligence
  • Apple Books
  • Automatic strong passwords
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    Customization
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    Google
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    Open Source
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    Material Design
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    Not Apple
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    Play Store
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    Easier to install APK’s
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    Reliable
  • 1
    Secure
  • 1
    Google Assistant
  • 2
    Integrated with other Apple products
  • 1
    Privacy
  • 1
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What is Android OS?

It is a mobile platform which powers phones, tablets, watches, TVs, cars etc. It makes doing business easier, in the office or out in the field. Manage entire fleets of devices with a touch. Keep corporate data protected with built-in security. And help your employees get more done.

What is iOS?

It is the operating system that presently powers many of the mobile devices, including the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. It is designed to make your iPhone and iPad experience even faster, more responsive, and more delightful.

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