On each release of any of these mobile operating systems, we see hundreds of new discussion threads contrasting the both. Then off course, there are conflicts of perceptions, as some tend on one side, while the others on the other. You must have heard of the newly introduced IOS 7 by Apple Inc. As the days are passing, the new release is gathering significant number of positive reviews. Although, it is not the right time to review IOS 7 in comparison with Windows Phone 8, as the latter one is released its major update in the last week. Anyways, let us consider this article as a preview to Windows Phone 8 and a Review of IOS 7.
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Unlike the traditional comparisons, we will focus on both the operating systems consider each of their key elements. These elements are described below.
User Interface (UI)
Application Store
Encompassing Devices
Camera
Let us spotlight each of them one by one.
User Interface (UI)
At the first glance of IOS 7 on its release date, it seemed quite alike Windows Phone 8. Many criticized Apple for the replication of tiled interface with live tiles, as they already existed in Window Phone 8. But gradually, it was understood that IOS 7 had much more than just the tiled interface. The home screen is being innovated with new icons and a new feature called Parallax. This creates a 3D effect, which separates the home screen icons from the wallpaper. The notifications are all mixed up due to lack of extended tabs. As an overall perspective, the new User Interface is liked by some, while disliked by others.
Application Store
Apple’s app store has a long history than that of Windows Phone 8. It is known that Windows took time in introducing its mobile version. Although, having a rapid development in Windows Store, it is still far away to touch Apple’s App Store. App Store is the second largest mobile applications market followed by Google’s Play Store, and has more than 900,000 applications; while on the other hand, Windows Store has scored up to 170,000. With new application developments in IOS 7, Windows Store is trailing behind with a big different.
Encompassing Devices
Apple has limited its mobile OS to its own manufactured gadget iPhone. The new version of this OS could be updated in a number of iPhone devices including, 4S, 5C, and 5S. In comparison to this, Windows Phone 8 is collaborating with different independent smartphone manufacturers like Nokia, HTC, Samsung, and Huawei. This makes the lovers of Windows operating system to choose between different varieties of handsets.
Camera
Apple was the first one to allow a smartphone connecting with DSLR camera lens. Back in 2012, Apple introduced a mobile adapter that could mount on tripod and camera rigs, as well as making a specified range of camera lens in compatible with the phone. Now let us fuss the camera capacity of Windows. In alliance with Nokia, Windows successfully introduced Lumia 1020 having a 41 Megapixel camera this year. This was quite a marveling step taken by both the gurus.
Summing up the ideas and facts described in all the above said categories, and considering the late entrance of Microsoft to the market, it can be settled that Windows phone 8 has more high ups till now.
