subject: Ics Versus Ios 5: The Showdown For Creativity [print this page] The battle over mobile phone supremacy remains, and this time the struggle has gone to the mobile operating system (OS) front. Mobile OS companies are considering new technology as the the answer to attaining a larger portion of the sought after mobile phone market. The current key competitors are Google and Apple, despite the fact that Microsoft is expected to come aboard the fight in late 2011.
Google declared the October launch of its ICS model of the Android OS in May, while Apple waited until October to release the latest iPhone 4S run by IOS 5. Both launches were long-awaited by smart phone customers globally, but the iOS 5 product headline possessed a slightly distressing note as Apple's renowned founder Steve Jobs passed away shortly after the event.
Both Google and Apple have somewhat modified and up-graded each respective mobile Operating system. The presence of deep resemblances in both platforms shows that designers are keenly concious of the competitive element. One thing that both ICS and iOS 5 have in common is that they both work exceptionally in advanced platforms. Consequently iOS 5 is a fantasy on the iPhone 4S, and also that the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is the best quality smart phone to present Android's new Ice Cream Sandwich model.
New technology is the thing that smartphone users are looking for with respect to selecting a cellular Operating system. Both iOS 5 and ICS have their own share of cutting edge characteristics, but each mobile Operating-system uses a distinct technique in the case of originality.
Voice recognition: Apple brings artificial intelligence to the public with Siri, a truly ingenious personal assistant that not just replies to voice input, but will also responds with relevant language. The Google Voice input function in Android is exclusive in the sense that it has an open mic approach that is continuously listening, however it lacks Siri's intelligence.
Navigation: ICS effectively replaces a GPS device with intelligent Google Maps integration and turn-by-turn speech details. iOS 5 combines Google Maps also but is lacking in the overall intellect of Android, and as a result would not become qualified as a GPS alternative.
User interface: Apple is considered the undeniable front runner in graphical user interface expertise. In iOS 5, Apple chose to be progressive by preserving everything neat and tidy, simple and whimsical. ICS goes the whole personalization way, permitting people to adjust and use the interface as they wish. The sheer volume of personalization alternatives could be daunting, a thing that other Windows and Linux programmers know about.
Cloud computing: ICS sets the entire range of Google cloud programs in users' hands. Gmail, Docs, Calendar, as well as other helpful offerings are basics of the Android Operating System. Apple increased the cloud computing ante with solutions like iCloud and iMessage. Apple's approach to cloud computing enables iOS 5 consumers to fully cut the cord by means of smooth synchronization across iDevices.
Near Field Communication (NFC): ICS has integrated NFC as a future transaction system with Google Wallet. Apple has inexplicably left this clever feature out of its most recent cellular Operating-system. The possibility is there, which means iOS 5 customers can look for possible future applications or updates that can deal with this concern.
