Apple iOS 8 vs. Android 5

Apple iOS 8 vs. Android 5 

Lollipop vs. Android 4.4 KitKat: 

Apple Finally Has a Worthy Challenger

The competition between Apple iOS 8 vs. Android 5 

Lollipop vs. Android 4.4 KitKat was impending ever since 

Apple launched their latest OS and Google announcing their 

rival. Now the question is, what are the major differences 

between these last-gen OS and Android 4.4 KitKat? Let’s find out.

We have heard numerous 

times in the past that Apple 

has an edge over Google in 

terms of their OS capability. 

However, with the launch 

of Android v5.0 Lollipop, 

the tides have turned. 

The Apple iOS 7 shared 

a huge advantage over 

Android KitKat, and this 

was fairly accepted around 

the globe since 68% of users 

upgraded to iOS 7 instantaneously.
Android’s latest updates are 

known to be rigged with bugs 

and major glitches and hence the adoption rate is fairly low for each new Android 

upgrade. Even though the iOS is known to be rigged with bugs, Apple takes special 

care to get rid of these at the earliest. Hence, users have no major reason to 

complain about.
The iOS 8 however tells a different tale. It launched via he iPhone 6 and 6 Plus 

and have been reported to feature numerous bugs from the start. Even though 

Apple addressed the situation quickly, minor problems persist. The Android L 

has been updated over time, although, a hands-on review is yet to be conducted. 

Hence, the fine tunes can only be revealed later!
Design:
The iOS 8 has gone numerous upgrades since the iOS 7, although, its outlook 

has been kept minimalistic for an elegant feel. Google has endowed 

Android 5.0 with a new ‘Material’ look, which is a tad different from 

Android KitKat. Android veterans will enjoy working with Lollipop, 

even if for the sheer difference.
Performance:
The iOS 8 handles multi-tasking with ease, much like its predecessor 

but does not support side-by-side multi-tasking like Android. Android 

Lollipop features quite a few additional escapades such as viewing different 

tabs altogether, etc., which was missing on KitKat. iOS 8 is also known 

to conserve battery. A feature Google should think about implementing soon.
Compatibility:
Compatibility has always been problematic with Android since only a 

handful of devices running on the OS can be upgraded to the latest version, 

and this is the case with Lollipop too. Apple, on the other hand, takes care 

to make their new OS compatible with their previous generation iPhones 

and iPads. Hence, Apple takes the pie in this segment