Jul 16

(Section - For Beginners) Advantages and Disadvantages of Iphone!

Greetings, Dear blog visitors. Dmitry Smirnov, as always, is in touch with you, and in this article I want to tell you about the advantages of the iPhone and the disadvantages of the iPhone. This is the best information for those who are thinking of buying an iPhone or not! I myself use iphone 6s plus, so I decided to post this article again.

Pros and cons of the iPhone

Steve Jobs took advantage of the unique situation in the market - he did not sell a product, he created a need, which he solved with the help of his product. That is why Apple products have been one of the most demanded in the world for a long time.

With all due respect to the iPad and iPod, it is the telephone version of the American product that brings the most money to the company, using all the advantages of the iPhone with a bang. This is not surprising, since smartphones today can replace many gadgets, including a portable music player and a tablet computer. And this is not even remembering such applications as a photo and video camera, all kinds of time manipulations (clock, timer, alarm clock, stopwatch), various games and all kinds of widgets.

If we briefly share all the advantages and disadvantages of the mobile version of the American manufacturer, then we can make two lists.

Disadvantages of the iPhone:

• high price of the device, taking into account the availability on the market of analogues in terms of technical characteristics with a cheaper price tag;
• lack of free applications;
• weak battery;
• lack of a second SIM card and slots for memory expansion;
• gradual improvement of models;
• uniqueness of the connection.

• uniqueness of the software;
• build quality of the phone;
• the individuality of each device;
• display quality;
• compliance with the declared parameters.

As with two pieces of news - good news and bad news - let's start with the bad news, leaving the tastiest for dessert.

Flaws

In a world of intense and saturated advertising, Apple cannot entice a customer with a price tag. And this is not only because of the philosophy, which is based initially on quality, and only then on cost. After all, it is impossible to focus on the number of banknotes, which is twice as much as for a similar (in terms of technical equipment) device of competitors. Moreover, it is almost impossible to lure a new user at a price - a simple and effective argument like “I'd better take two phones for myself for the same money” will play a much greater role than “some” quality in the eyes of an inexperienced user.

A breakthrough in terms of commercial sales of copyright content was Steve Jobs' idea of ​​offering songs for 99 cents. This is not so much in the case of small purchases, because “buy for a penny and don’t worry” proved to be very effective in reality. This became the basis of paid content for iOS users. Of course, the phone immediately has an Internet browser or YouTube channel, but for those who like new things, this is a significant obstacle.

Active users of iPhones rarely go without a charger, because Apple always values ​​the thickness of the device more than its endurance. But after all, 1-2mm thickness is not so significant than a few hours of gadget performance. And at the same time, the weight should not particularly load the back. But ergonomics is a controversial concept.

Variability. More precisely, its absence worries many, because plans tend to change. Someone needed 16 GB of memory, but when traveling or on a business trip, it is convenient for him to take pictures from the phone, and the Internet is far from everywhere. Or new acquaintances hint at the connection of another telecom operator, and it is not very convenient to carry a second phone. The company has bitten off a rather impressive piece of the market itself.

Competently created euphoria from the purchase of a new phone model plays an important role for the company. The regularity of the release of the latest version allows you to get enough of the functionality of the purchased gadget and whet your appetite for new items. But there are no significant changes - they increased the amount of memory or megapixels, added some novelty and that's it. But sales climb to the peaks every time - great, but definitely not for people.

The campaign to standardize and create universal assistive devices has not touched the American manufacturer. Chargers, PC connection cables, and in the early stages, the size of SIM cards - all this plays against the user, who is outside his home and outside the environment of technical associates.

Advantages

But each obverse has its own reverse, or each disadvantage is covered by the advantage of the iPhone. Thus, the absence of free applications, together with the limited functionality, practically excludes the ingress of malicious programs. Here, a comparison with mousetrap cheese comes in handy. There is no need to even talk about the "smoothness" and stability of the system - there are no freezes or failures a priori, largely due to the "closed" software.

Another important advantage of the device is its build quality. Even during the constant race to reduce the thickness of the device and increase its screen, it is Apple products that are least criticized on the basis of assembly. No, this does not mean that the phone can be safely thrown on the asphalt or hammered in nails (there are other devices for this), but it will not be possible to detect any creaks or cracks - this is a fact.

Appealing to the foes of the iPhone is really tricky when it comes to uniqueness. Moreover, this is not just an individual Internet browser or some kind of publicly available capabilities, this is the most that neither is there protection. If a modern device is lost, the owner has the opportunity to find the device even without a SIM card, since each device has a unique number, and the ability to track it from a satellite. And alteration in such cases is a delicate matter, therefore you can weed out a considerable number of "ill-wishers".

It is not at all necessary to constantly manually adjust the brightness of the display in different lighting conditions if you own an iPhone. In addition, the sensitivity and clarity of the display is amazing - even when typing relatively long text quickly, the number of errors is incomparably less with other smartphones and QWERTY keyboards. Sometimes you get the feeling that the phone itself guesses what it wanted to write.

Even with modern standardization and independent certification, the same parameters are perceived differently on different devices. For example, the quality of photos of a 5-megapixel camera of an iPhone and another device is perceived differently not only on the screen of a smartphone itself, but also on a computer, and clearly not in favor of cheaper devices. And even if it is Apple that "exceeds GOST", then this is definitely a nice bonus.

Summing up, it should be noted that the “target audience” of using Apple products is growing steadily. Users pay more and more attention to stability and safety, realizing the real cost of quality. The benefits of the iPhone regularly tip the scales in their favor. Now you know everything about the advantages of the iPhone and all about the disadvantages of the iPhone. And by the way, in the last article I wrote about.

Articles and Life Hacks

The mobile technology market is constantly growing and developing, and sometimes the future buyer is confused when faced with a huge assortment of various devices. Often he wonders which is better: a smartphone or an iPhone.

Note that this question is somewhat incorrect due to the fact that the iPhone is also a "smart" phone, that is, a smartphone.

The difference between this device from all others is that it runs a closed iOS operating system.

Today, the main competition for this platform is the Android system, on the basis of which many different smartphones have been developed.

Reasons for iOS devices

• Many experts believe that the disadvantage of the Android system is that it is overly fragmented.
• In addition, despite the availability of constant updates, many of these devices are running an outdated version of the system, which is why they are highly susceptible to malware.
• As a consequence, they also cannot be fully used. Despite this, many users still have not updated the version of the operating system.
• IOS has a significant advantage over Android in this regard.
• Due to the fact that no more than three models of mobile devices work at the same time on the basis of this platform, Apple has complete control over both software and hardware.
• When purchasing an iPhone, you can count on manufacturer support for at least 48 months.

Benefits of Android smartphones

• Despite the above advantages of the iOS system, many experts believe that it has less and less reason to be the best. Today, the top flagships running Android can compete with the iPhone.

  We are talking specifically about expensive devices, many of which cost a little less than the iPhone.

• Of course, Apple makes devices with the highest quality hardware available. However, high-end smartphones also rarely turn out to be of inadequate quality materials, and this is something worth knowing about.
• The battery of an expensive Android device holds a charge no less than most iPhones.
• As far as iOS 7 is concerned, Android wins here at all, since there are many complaints that the new "apple" shell significantly reduces the operating time of a mobile device.
• It should be noted that many Android devices boast water resistance. The Sony Z1 is a prime example. Also, Android devices have support for NFC technology.
• Why do iPhone users need a physical Home button? This is truly incomprehensible to many experts. In addition, this button usually creaks and often breaks.

Many users are also confused by the fact that Apple offers its own charger for its mobile devices.

The owner of an Android gadget can use the same charger for a smartphone, headset, player, Wi-Fi modem, etc. All of this is charged using a micro-USB cable.

The perfection of iPhone applications is beyond question. However, even here we can highlight a number of advantages of Android smartphones over iOS.

• First, it is possible to transfer data between different applications.
• Secondly, notifications in iOS 7 do not work very well and cannot be configured properly.
• Thirdly, an Android user can install more convenient programs by default - for example, the Google Chrome browser and Gmail.

Many of the iOS features that Apple claims to be unique (justifying minimalism) are irrelevant to most consumers.

For example, iCloud storage is only suitable for Apple devices, and the Siri voice assistant does not recognize Russian.

As such, the latest products running iOS often lag behind anything currently running on Android.

The iPhone 6S turned out to be really successful. This smartphone came out more than two years ago, but Apple still sells it. There are a number of reasons for this.

iPhone 6S can be worn as it is; metal is much more difficult to damage.

Similar charging speed and battery life

In normal charging mode, all smartphones take the same time to charge, and in some respects, the iPhone 6S even surpasses the iPhone 8.

iPhone 6S is still running fast

The iPhone isn't slowing down with new versions of iOS. And the A9 processor has not lost in performance and still supports the fast operation of the smartphone.

The main camera is still good

You can take great photos with iPhone 6S. The significant difference between the shots of different iPhones is not very noticeable.

IPhone 6S has a headphone jack

Therefore, you can simultaneously charge your phone and listen to music with headphones or watch a video. IPhone 8 and iPhone X are protected from moisture and dust. But for users not accustomed to taking iPhones to the bathroom, the lack of IP67 standardization is not a major limitation.

For those who have purchased expensive wired headphones, the lack of a 3.5mm jack can be quite annoying.

Great screen

The display on the iPhone 6S can match that of the iPhone 8. It is still color accurate and supports TrueTone. The OLED screen on the iPhone X may be better, but it's too early to tell.

The software is available for all iPhones

Every year Apple presents a new iPhone model, which is bound to contain a couple of interesting features. Next year marks the 10th anniversary of the launch of the first iPhone. So we decided to remember how it was before today.

And at the same time we want ask you: which of these iPhones was your first?

Go, nostalgic.

1. iPhone (2007)

The first iPhone was innovative in itself. Restrained design, minimum of elements on the body, strict front panel.

Remember what smartphones looked like before the iPhone appeared: protruding antennas, joysticks, a bunch of buttons under the screen (sometimes even above it), styluses, a sliding qwerty keyboard and obscene thickness. Now look at the windows of any electronics store. Most of the devices are very similar to what Steve Jobs demonstrated on January 9, 2007.

The company showed how Apple smartphones will look for the next few years, and in the future followed the established principle.

What upset: unfortunately, there are no drawbacks, the first generation iPhone did not receive a number of functions that competitors had (3G support, video recording, multitasking, etc.), the operating system was closed to the user, there were many Apple restrictions (you cannot transfer pictures and music to other users, limited support for data formats, download files only through iTunes).

The big fail was the headphone jack, which was too deep, which did not allow the use of many 3.5 mm headsets.

2. iPhone 3G (2008)

The smartphone began to acquire functions, primarily due to the update of the mobile operating system. In iOS 2.0, we saw the App Store. Since then, third-party developers have been able to make money for us by releasing iPhone apps. On Tim Cook reported more than 2 million applications in the store.

And with the release of the iPhone 3G, we saw support for UMTS, HSDPA, A-GPS and different body colors (black and white).

What upset: plastic case and its low wear resistance. Within a few months, the back panel was covered with scratches, cracks appeared near the cable connector, and with active use, even pieces broke off.

3. iPhone 3GS (2009)

In 2009, we first learned that Apple was not going to update the design every year. After that, on odd years, "eski" began to come out with last year's design, but with new hardware.

The model was remembered for the appearance of a camera with autofocus and the ability to shoot video. For the first time, the iPhone has a digital compass. Among the software innovations, it should be noted multitasking and voice control (Voice Control).

What upset: old design.

4. iPhone 4 (2010)

With this model, we learned about a high pixel density screen - the Retina Display. Having held such a device in my hands for 5 minutes, I did not want to use the screens of the previous generation. Until now, pixel densities over 300 ppi are considered the standard. The technology began to be used not only in the iPhone, it appeared on Apple tablets and computers.

The device is also remembered by the front camera, LED flash and gyroscope.

What upset: antenna gate has become a big fail for Apple. With a certain grip, the iPhone 4 lost the network and this was massive. Jobs and company had to apologize and hastily "reinvent" the bumpers.

5. iPhone 4s (2011)

The main innovation of the latest smartphone released under Jobs (Tim Cook hosted the event, and Steve passed away the day after the presentation) was the voice assistant Siri.

Then the chip seemed unsuitable for use. Later, Siri learned a number of commands, learned a few rhymes and anecdotes, and even mastered the Russian language.

The iPhone itself was able to distribute the Internet via Wi-Fi, shoot Full-HD video, broadcast the image via AirPlay. And the developers have combined GSM and CDMA models in one device.

What upset: lack of support for the Russian language in Siri.

6. iPhone 5 (2012)

In 2012, we learned that Apple is capable of making a device with a screen diagonal larger than 3.5 inches. The 30-pin connector was gone, replaced by Lightning, which is with us to this day.

With this model, many first learned about the nano-Sim format (remember how you cut your cards with scissors?) And the EarPods headset.

What upset: strange paint on the back that quickly peeled off.

7. iPhone 5s (2013)

This device has a Touch ID fingerprint scanner. It's hard to imagine how much time these sensors save us every day. Instead of entering a long password, just put your finger on.

The iPhone 5s is the first Apple smartphone to come in gold.

We will not consider the iPhone 5c model. Apple went on an experiment that was never repeated, the device had no innovations, but was only a cheaper copy of the iPhone 5 in a colored plastic case.

What upset: 64-bit processor and 32-bit applications, the App Store was not ready for the release of a model with a new processor. Until the developers adapted programs and games, many 32-bit applications performed worse on the iPhone 5s than on the iPhone 5.

8. iPhone 6/6 Plus (2014)

In 2014 we saw the first shovels from Apple. Two years later, they got used to this size of a smartphone, but then it was overkill.

Slim body, powerful stuffing, camera with Full HD shooting at 60 frames per second and optical stabilization (in the Plus model).

What upset: we haven't forgotten Apple's ad with the perfect screen size for a smartphone yet. And for the first time we saw how the iPhone bends en masse.

9. iPhone 6s / 6s Plus (2015)

Last year's new products include a pressure-sensitive display with 3D Touch and software innovations associated with the use of this technology. And there was also a new color "rose gold".

What upset: too few innovations and software chips of questionable usefulness ("live" photos, pop-up menus).

There was also a "tuned" iPhone 5S with a sly name "SE"(who forgot), but the model can hardly be called innovative. The device did not bring anything new to the lineup, although it became the most powerful 4-inch smartphone on the market.

10. iPhone 7/7 Plus (2016)

This year, the iPhone has stopped being afraid of water, has become smarter in using battery power and has begun to produce stereo sound. A rather controversial decision was the rejection of the 3.5 mm jack. Now the headphones are only Bluetooth or Lightning.

And in the line of as many as 5 body colors, this has not been the case since the iPhone 5c.

What upset: practically unchanged design and scratching "black onyx", which is impossible to buy.


Now try to remember how you reacted to the innovations of each model at the time of its appearance. Nobody ran headlong for the iPhone just from the appearance of 3G or LTE support, a front camera or flash, Siri or a large screen. At the time these chips appeared, they seemed unnecessary to many, but now we use them several times a day.

What to choose Samsung Android or iPhone 5s, iPhone 5, iPhone 7, iPhone SE, iPhone 4? Which is cooler and safer. This question remains unanswered as both types have their pros and cons. An iPhone is not only expensive, it is very expensive, but an android is not only for the poor. This comparison is now outdated - some flagship android devices are close to the price of an iPhone.

While Apple is still the largest and most powerful technology company in the world, it has only recently reacted to trends and technological innovations.

The first waterproof smartphone from this company was the iPhone 7. This solution has already been used for a long time in the Android Xperia Z1. A similar case with the dual camera in the iPhone 7 Plus - this solution has been successfully used in android.

Android also has features that you won't find in iOS - external memory cards, dual SIM, wireless charging, fast boot - these are just the beginning of the list, but all of these functions together you will not find in any device.

Let's be honest - most iOS or Android smartphone owners are non-demanding users. The phone works, it has everything you need, including applications especially in android, which has 84 percent market share.

Therefore, any self-respecting developer would like to be in his place, especially since Gmail, Maps, Chrome, virtual assistant and even a keyboard, it is better than Apple's counterparts. In addition to the price - this is Apple's closed system and open, third-party manufacturers can add their services to android.

However, iOS has the edge in some areas, such as security and guaranteed updates, and iPhones work like Swiss watches.

When a company provides a new system update, it immediately appears to users. It even includes older models - for example, the latest version of iOS 10 is also available to users of the iPhone 5, which was released a few years ago.

In android, updates to older models are rarely seen. In addition, updates often have to wait for the manufacturer to update their overlay.

Apple users are statistically more inclined to pay (if you have money for an expensive phone, then there will be money to buy applications or games).

My observations - choose iPhone or Android

In 2007, Apple presented its development - this is how the battle began: "iPhone vs. Android and Microsoft." At first it was not difficult, but more than 6 years have passed since the presentation of the first Android smartphone HTC Dream, better known as the Era G1.

This allowed Google's devices to spread their wings and overtake Apple in many ways. Here are some of the reasons why Android smartphones outperform iPhones.

Choosing between Android and iPhone - changes and stores

Android allows the user to really choose every element, for every taste - from the wallpaper, through the icons, and ending with a complete change of the system.

In the case of the iPhone, you will not make so many changes, although if there is a Jailbreak, then the road is open for changes.

As far as their stores are concerned, for some time the play brand has officially surpassed the App Store in terms of the number of available applications.

Only here is the problem and the eternal struggle where there is a lot of everything - there is also a lot of rubbish. Personally, I think the Play Store has great alternatives to paid games and programs.

What's cooler iPhone or Android - replaceable batteries and memory cards

Today's smartphones are lightweight, but their life cycle occurs through daily charging, which means that after about a year of intensive use, the battery should be replaced with a new one.

In most android devices, you can simply open the flip and replace the power supply. In an iPhone, this task is a serious interference with a device with a loss of warranty.

While modern smartphones have up to 128 GB of internal storage, it is definitely more popular, the models are equipped with 16 GB or even 4 GB.

Without the ability to use a memory card, this space will be quickly exhausted and personally, when working with an Apple product, I see users frustrated when I have to decide what to delete.

Plus, the difference in price between the individual versions is usually disproportionate to how much you can actually spend on a good quality MicroSD card.

Which is better to take an android or an iPhone - prices and equipment

Apple smartphones have been on the market for almost 8 years, but their availability depends on your budget - although the iPhone 4s on the latest software does not belong to reactive speed.

In return, we will find many android phones that offer much more. Thus, even for a few hundred dollars, thanks to the Chinese initiative, you can find a good functioning device,

Wireless charging, heart rate monitor, dust and water resistance, various types of displays, gestures, additional sensors and much more have made Android missing on the iPhone.

This is similar to NFC, which has recently appeared in iOS products, but its capabilities are limited only to payments and is not available everywhere.

What is the Difference Between Android and iPhone - iTunes and MicroUSB

Android users cannot imagine that by connecting their phone or tablet to a computer, they will be forced to use an additional program to access the built-in memory to transfer photos or music.

In the case of the iPhone, we are limited to iTunes, which often annoys every interaction on the line of the smartphone and computer. Required permissions, archives and synchronization, complex transmission system and restrictions related to the number of interacting PCs.

Of course, there are alternatives to iTunes, but you need to launch it anyway to even transfer the ringtone to your phone.

With MicroUSB, we can connect a cable or charger to our smartphone at any time. This standardization means you don't have to spend money on buying a regular USB cable.

Also, if manufacturers decide to use the C port more widely, the biggest benefit of Apple's patent will cease to exist, as will the rationale for using it.

Of course, the iPhone also has its advantages, but the most important of them is the long-term support of the manufacturer. Let's summarize.

Bottom line - Android vs iPhone comparison

iOS and Android are currently the most popular operating systems available on mobile devices. According to the analyst report, the Android Samsung continues to lead in smartphone sales, with 29 percent of the market. Huawei came in second with 23 percent and Apple with 11 percent.

iOS and Android are very different, so when choosing we should be guided mainly by our expectations and needs.

First of all, this system gives us a guarantee of continuous software updates. When a company introduces a new product, it automatically appears on all users and on every hardware, often including older models.

Another plus of iOS is compatibility with other devices. The operating system, applications, and other devices, such as the iPad, are synchronized. Communication between all Apple devices is very simple. In addition, there are many devices on the market that work with iOS smartphones, such as smart light, sports camera, or smart kettle.

Many people also talk about ease of use as one of the advantages of iOS. In fact, this system is not complicated - all applications are fast and very efficient. Apple recently introduced products for the visually impaired or hearing impaired. Such objects are especially appreciated by the general public.

What are the disadvantages of the Apple device system? First of all, iOS has a small amount of personalization options. Smartphones with this system are certainly intended for people who value design and simplicity more than advanced device configurations.

Since the system is closed, we cannot change the original icons, download other software, or install widgets.

The disadvantage is the relatively high price tag. Apple devices still have a higher price tag even for flagship Android models. Their price remains at a high level even for several months after the release.

For whom is it better to choose an android? Most people boast that it is an open system. Thus, the user has the ability to independently intervene in the system.

For example, when installing an application from external sources. Due to the openness of the system, users can add their own applications and system modifications. You can also upload a new look.

Another advantage is the variety of devices. There is a full range of phones available on the market, so there is something for everyone. Variety also refers to prices - you can now buy devices with options similar to those of Apple, but at a much lower price.

One of the main disadvantages of this system is the low level of security. It is not immune to viruses and Trojans. This is mainly due to the ease of installation of software and applications that come from an unfamiliar source.

Another problem is fragmentation. Manufacturers are in no hurry with updates and many cheap models will never see a new version of the system. If there is already some update, it is usually only for more expensive models, and soon after release.

The drawback of "freezing" is often mentioned. This problem even applies to equipment with even very good parameters. This is mainly due to the lack of system optimization for specific hardware, which causes frequent freezes of the phone and creates performance problems.

There is no doubt that for one there is an advantage, for others it can be a disadvantage. So for so many years, the iOS-Android war cannot be resolved. What system do you prefer? I'm interested in your opinion!