There doesn’t look as though there will be an end to the on-going iOS and Android war thanks to the differences and similarities between the two.
For 3rd party apps it is Android that takes the lead as developers have freedom to add in more functionality than they do with iOS. There are many things that owners of Android phones have which iOS owners do not.
One of the most popular of the utility apps is AirDroid and this means that owners of devices are able to manage their device on the internet. This means that an Android handset can be a server and the owner can control the device from any web browser.
When AirDroid is installed, the owner can control their device through web.airdroid.com. This means that owners are able to send and receive text messages, transfer and manage files, edit and view their contacts, transfer photos, make calls and see a real time view of the display of the device.
Owners of Android phones can download AirDroid free in the Google Play Store, while paying a subscription each month of $1.99 or $19.99 yearly allows premium access, which includes 1GB of data; the free version gives 100MB.
There are numerous mobile messaging services in the App Store but none for SMS service and this is where Hello SMS comes into play. It offers integration with the handset and can take over the entire messaging app of any Android phone. Hello SMS gives the owner mobile messaging services with free unlimited international messaging to all owners and it is available as a free download.
Aviate app is a lot like Cover and it changes the homecreen of the phone and takes it to a new level.
The homescreen changes throughout the day dynamically based on the time and where you are. It offers apps that you need, when you need them. For instance, in the morning the app will wake the user with weather and meeting information to start the day. During driving to work it will provide directions.
At the moment this is an invite only app and it is free to download. Users can request a code to install it and they will be put on the waiting list.
