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selena · 04-12-2011, 05:44 AM

I have read trying to figure out the answer, and I really am not getting anywhere. Please keep in mind that I am not a technical person, and am allergic to all things having to do with hardware.

I am ready to buy a new phone. I have been trying to figure out exactly what is meant by an android phone. I get that it refers to the OS, and I think it is is open source.

That said, I am not able to take that and translate it into what it means to me as an end user. Keep in mind, I have not previously owned a smartphone. I have an Samsung that allows me to go online and has a gmail app, and that has worked for me so far.

So what is the big difference between an android and an iphone for a non technical (well, more technical than grandma, but not a coder) person?

CurrentlySober · 04-12-2011, 05:45 AM

i cant afford a phone...

Herb Kornfield · 04-12-2011, 05:47 AM

Android = Google's OS ( which is open )
Iphone = Apple's OS.

For me it is about form factor. I like a real keyboard in my hand on my smartphone ( I have a year old Droid2 ) The Iphone with the virtual keyboard was not for me. Other people it is.

AnimeFevers · 04-12-2011, 05:53 AM

Iphone FTW

selena · 04-13-2011, 05:57 AM

Thanks for the info, guys. I may just stick with what I have for now.

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04-13-2011, 05:57 AM	#5
selena Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On The Edge Posts: 7,992	Thanks for the info, guys. I may just stick with what I have for now. __________________ ~ Doer of Things at MetArtMoney Where Flawless Beauty Meets Art ~The MetArt Network ~ selena.delgado9

04-12-2011, 05:47 AM	#3
Herb Kornfield Is on the 1 Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Philly Burbs Posts: 4,996	Android = Google's OS ( which is open ) Iphone = Apple's OS. For me it is about form factor. I like a real keyboard in my hand on my smartphone ( I have a year old Droid2 ) The Iphone with the virtual keyboard was not for me. Other people it is.