Why Android is The Best Choice For Your Next Phone

Are Apples Days Numbered?

Apple used to be the smaller alternative competitor to Microsofts juggernaut, but in recent times the company has seen its stocks rise to become the number 1 player in the market. Microsoft are expected to fight back, as they begin their assault on the smart phone battlefield - but Apple is still the biggest player in town. However, in recent months Apples share price has started to fall, and many predict that this is set to continue.

Critics argue relentlessly about why Apple is set to decline, and reasons include stale product offerings which rely too heavily on a loyal customer-base. After all, sometimes when youve been number one for so long, resistance grows and people look for alternatives. Many critics feel this might be starting to happen to Apple.

Android - Racing Ahead of the Pack:

The main winner in all of this is Android. While two long-term rivals battle it out with multi-billion dollar budgets, the open-source platform has continued to grow. Make no mistake, backed by Googles billions - Android is no amateur operation. However, they have managed to capture a decent chunk of the market while offering not only usability and reliability - but FLEXIBILITY as well.

One of the major criticisms of Apples product line up is that they keep users "locked in" and only able to use devices in a manner deemed appropriate by Apple. If you want to purchase Apps or Mp3s, youve got to use Apples own store - and you can only buy things that the company have previously "okd". This flies in the face of how the consumer electronics market is heading, and Android has managed to capitalize.

How Android is Different:

By offering an open-source platform, Android allows the ability to work together and provide software and support themselves. If you want to make your own Android app, thats fine - youre free to do what you want. Apps are available for free from a number of sources. Although Android does have its own Marketplace - you arent forced to use it.

Another great thing about Android - its not tied to one system or handset provider. That means theres competition involved even amongst Android supporting phones, which drives down prices and allows more people the chance to own one. As youve probably seen, Android phones are normally considerably cheaper than the newest iPhone equivalent. But thats not because theyre inferior - many believe Android phones are BETTER.