Re: [iPad] Re: iPhone vs Android

 

Fragmentation means that there are a number of OS variants due to the number of different phones.
 
Apple has 3GS, 4, 4S, 5  and iPad 1, 2, 3, and Mini coming soon. So while there is probably one iOS 5.1.1 and 6.0 there are 7 variations of each, so iOS is fragmented into 7 versions. These 7 all have different screen resolutions and/or different screen types, and/or different default apps and functions.
 
Not an issue at all, as its low, and Apple controls everything, no reliance on other parties. App developers have no issue also it seems.
 
Android has many phone  manufacturer, each with a number of phones, with varying prices, sizes, screens, hardware capability. Each manufacturer adds their stuff, each Telco adds their branding/apps. Highly fragmented, often when a new app is out, iOS is first as easier
 
 
 
 
 
 
From: whiterabbit <whiterabbit32@gmail.com>
To: "iPad@yahoogroups.com" <iPad@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, 26 September 2012 9:55 AM
Subject: Re: [iPad] Re: iPhone vs Android

 
Maybe I'm naive here or more dumb than I figured but I don't understand when one refers to Apple iPhones being fragmented.  My understanding is that if a phone is fragmented, it means that the latest OS can be installed on all the iPhones/iPads except in the case of those that have been phased out.  Just because some of the features work on one and not the other, from my understanding, doesn't mean the iPhone is fragmented.  With the Android, I don't know how true this is, but I've been reading that there are some low end phones being sold by cellular companies that can't be upgraded to Jelly Bean.  Is there any truth to this? 

I do not like the idea that a cell company, such as VZ, can delay sales of Androids just to put their advertising on the phones they sell.  I like that Apple doesn't allow this.  There's the Android store and the Apple App Store to put the carrier apps in and people can download them if they want. 

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On Sep 24, 2012, at 1:57 AM, Tony <tdale@xtra.co.nz> wrote:

 
Hi Alice
 
Google release a plain Android, that can be updated immediately when an update comes out. Interestingly, it is also clean of any patent issues.
 
BUT, manufacurers add features, as we saw with Samsung in the court case, and front end. THEN the telco adds their bits and pieces. These all need to be added, tested and with many phobns having a short life, there is no benefit for a telco or manufacturer to support it ad infinitum. As you say, Apple iPhones are the same for everyone, so updates happen when released.
 
iOS getting fragmented? Technically yes. But it is very low, and as Apple owns everything, there are no 2nd and 3rd parties adding stuff. Even if Apple had 4 different curent iPhones, and iPods, and iPads, its all very low fragmentation, but all in house, so all under control.
 
I read that Android is fragmeneted to a few hundred versions.
 
A number of manufacturers  X a few models each X many differrnt sizes/resolutions.
 
iPhone has 3GS, 4, 4S, and 5
This is 2 sizes X 3 resolutions or screen type,  X 4 models (each has varying functions of each iOS)
So, 24 variations.
 
iPad is similar. No issue as all in house and easily managed.
 
Tony
NZ

From: whiterabbit32 <whiterabbit32@gmail.com>
To: "iPad@yahoogroups.com" <iPad@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, 24 September 2012 12:26 PM
Subject: Re: [iPad] Re: iPhone vs Android

 
I haven't had an Android friend get a virus or hacked etc.  I've read articles on it and Leo Laporte has talked about it. 

When there was an OS update for Android, did you have to wait for it for your phone or was your phone one of the first to get it?  I hear a lot about fragmentation among the different Android phones. From what I've read and heard from people that use them, Nexus seems to be the Android that's among the first to get updates. Since Apple doesn't allow the different carriers to put their front ends on iOS, iPhones can be updated the day new iOS's come out. 

I have read some think the iPhone is now fragmented because of the taller iPhone 5. I'm not sure I'm in agreement with that. iOS 6 will install on all but the iPhone 1. It will work. Some of the features in iOS 6 won't work on the 3Gs or the 4 but most of the features will. Apple has phased out the iPhone 1. They've also phased out the original iPad as iOS 6 won't run on it. Does this mean the iPhone is now fragmented? I don't think so. Are there any Androids out in stores that can't be updated to Jelly Bean? 

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On Sep 18, 2012, at 7:49 AM, "Kriss Spencer" <shayandkriss@centurytel.net> wrote:

 
When having the great discussion that will never end regarding Apple vs Android (I'm a droid, btw)  I always hear of info being hacked, phones getting malicious apps, etc.  I've never actually heard of anyone I know having any such issues…and most of the folks I spend my time with are Android fans…except my hubby who keeps trying to get me to cross to the dark side.  Have any of you?
 
I do miss flash on my iPad.  A LOT.  I don't know why, but most of the sites I frequent are flash sites.  I use Photon (recommended by this group…thanks!) but it's slow, and it's all painful.  I miss Flash.  There J I said it.  Lol
 
Happy Tuesday.
What a blessing!
Kriss
 




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