{"id":692,"date":"2018-12-26T08:00:37","date_gmt":"2018-12-26T14:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abcd-tech.com\/wp\/?p=692"},"modified":"2018-12-21T13:41:29","modified_gmt":"2018-12-21T19:41:29","slug":"iphone-vs-android-which-should-i-buy-in-2019-considerations-prices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abcd-tech.com\/wp\/2018\/12\/iphone-vs-android-which-should-i-buy-in-2019-considerations-prices\/","title":{"rendered":"iPhone vs Android: Which Should I Buy in 2019? (Considerations &#038; Prices)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/abcd-tech.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/smartphonevs-1024x461.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abcd-tech.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/smartphonevs-1024x461.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abcd-tech.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/smartphonevs-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abcd-tech.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/smartphonevs-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abcd-tech.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/smartphonevs.jpg 1418w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There used to be a time\nwhen iPhone ruled the smartphone market and if you wanted that fancy new touch-screen\nand other features, you had to have one. But it wasn\u2019t long before Android came\non the scene and started offering features the iPhone didn\u2019t have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today these two companies\ndominate the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/266572\/market-share-held-by-smartphone-platforms-in-the-united-states\/\">smartphone\noperating system market<\/a> with Android slightly ahead with 54.5% of the U.S.\nmarket share and Apple in the number two spot with 44.3%. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing between Apple\nand Android is a big decision for many. Do you stick with what you know or\nwould switching operating systems give you more cool features?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At abcd TECH, we provide\n<a href=\"https:\/\/abcd-tech.com\/wp\/\">friendly tech support<\/a> for mobile phones,\ncomputers, tablets, and all types of technology. We often help clients choose\nthe right devices for their personal tastes and needs and then personalize the\nset up to make them easier to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both the iPhone and Android\nphones have their plusses and minuses, so often the choice will depend upon\nfeatures and price, as well as whether or not you use Apple or Windows products\nand want to fluidly integrate your phone with your computer and tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve got an Android vs\niPhone comparison for you to help make your decision for which to buy in 2019 a\nlittle easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Should You Consider When\nChoosing a Smart Phone?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people choose by price\nothers choose by style. There are any number of considerations that go into\nchoosing between the two main phone operating systems, Apple iOS vs Android. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/abcd-tech.com\/wp\/2018\/10\/smartphone-buyers-guide\/\">Compare the\nlatest models in abcd TECH\u2019s Smartphone Buyer\u2019s Guide.<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s talk about some of\nthe overall comparisons to consider before you choose between iPhone and Android.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reliability vs Options<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple tightly controls\nthe hardware and software components that make up their iPhones, so you get a higher\nreliability because there are fewer models and they\u2019re all made by Apple. On\nthe downside you don\u2019t really have many options to choose from if you\u2019re buying\na new iPhone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Android operating\nsystem is used by multiple smartphone manufacturers, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Google<\/li><li>HTC<\/li><li>LG<\/li><li>Motorola<\/li><li>Samsung<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that you have\nmany more options as far as price, style, size, and features, but the downside\nis that they also vary in quality and reliability, which can make an Android phone\nchoice more complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Speed of Operating System Updates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both operating systems\nare updated from time to time, but Apple tends to do updates to iOS more often\nthan Android phone makers (perhaps because there are so many of them). For\nsome, not having to update an operating system as often is a plus, but for\nothers, they want regular updates to ensure any security patches or new features\nare available as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>App Store<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both the Google Play\nstore (for Android) and iTunes store (for iPhone) have tons of apps, and you\nrarely see an app not have a version in both stores. So, this consideration is\nfairly even across the two types of smartphones. Some say that the iTunes store\nis slightly stricter with what they allow in by developers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Integration with Your Other Devices<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you like to have your\nphone, computer, and tablet all speaking with each other and files integrating\nacross devices, Apple is really the best at this. It helps because they\nmanufacture everything iOS related so integration between iPhone, iMac, MacBook,\nApple Watch, and iPad are all built-in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One native integration that\nAndroid offers is with Google\u2019s services, like Gmail, Maps, and their other\nweb-based services. Android phones can also usually integrate more fluidly with\nWindows computers than iPhones can, although PC makers, like HP, are working at\ngetting a better smartphone\/computer connection to mimic what Apple has.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Anything New Coming Out in 2019?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple just released\ntheir new iPhone XS and XR in 2018, so they\u2019re not planning another new model this\ncoming year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prices for the latest iPhones\nwhich are touted for longer battery life and more camera features are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>iPhone XR \u2013 Starting at $749<\/li><li>iPhone XS \u2013 Starting at $999<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Since there are more manufacturers\nthat use the Android operating system on their phones, release dates tend to be\nmore plentiful. Here are the anticipated Android smartphones coming out in\n2019:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Samsung Galaxy F (foldable with an extra screen) \u2013 Estimated to\n     start at $1,900<\/li><li>Samsung Galaxy S10 (larger screen) \u2013 Estimated to start at $719<\/li><li>Samsung &amp; LG 5G Phones (although some say 5G network support\n     is a ways off) \u2013 No estimated pricing yet<\/li><li>Pixel 3 Lite (cheaper version of the Pixel 3) \u2013 Estimated to\n     start around $499<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Which Smartphone\u2019s Right for You?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you like reliability,\nregular updates, and fluid compatibility with other Apple products, then the\niPhone is your best option, if you don\u2019t mind the hefty price tag. Although\nwith a trade-in you can bring that price down by a few hundred dollars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you like options in\nphone style, color, and pricing and want to go with the #1 mobile operating\nsystem in the US, Android will be a good choice for you. You\u2019ll also have\nmultiple phone manufacturer options to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Friendly &amp; Expert Help with\nSmartphones, Tablets &amp; Computers!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Need help deciding on the best phone to fit in with your other tech? Have a computer that needs repair? Would like to shortcut the time it takes to personalize the setup of a new smartphone? abcd TECH can do all that and more! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We have flexible Monday through Saturday hours and are here for you. Just call 316-768-7832 or <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/abcd-tech.com\/wp\/#popmake-187\"><strong>contact us online<\/strong><\/a><strong> today. <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There used to be a time when iPhone ruled the smartphone market and if you wanted that fancy new touch-screen and other features, you had to have one. But it wasn\u2019t long before Android came on the scene and started offering features the iPhone didn\u2019t have. 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