The Reigning Mobile Development Platforms Of 2016

Today, many mobile device makers are trying to win the top spot of the lucrative enterprise mobile market. The most important decision is to select the best operating system. With multiple factors to consider like user interface, graphics, flexibility, cost and much more, sometimes it gets tricky to pick the best.  

Today, mobile phones have become more than a device to make and receive calls. It has become a powerful utility tool that rests in the palm. Around the world, mobile app developers are providing great apps to the world that makes the people realize the true power of the mobile phones. As a result, mobile application development has become a competitive territory for app developers around the world.

The primary aspect of mobile app development is to choose on what platform would it be launched. Today, there are 3 main operating systems ruling the digital market, namely the iPhone Operating System(iOS), Android Operating System and Windows Operating System. Now all the platforms are masters of their game. Check below the features and have a comparison.

Apple iOS

Apple operating systems have a reputation for security. Applications, which get approved by Apple, feature on the App Store. Unlike the android, which is an open platform. Apple manages the app launch and controls the rolling out of updates. According to JAMF, 80% of IT professional finds it easier to operate iPhones and iPad than other mobile devices. In terms of user experience, Apple devices have always been the first choice of individual users and companies.

The drawback, not generally, is the cost of apple devices. With the same features available in a much lesser price on Windows and Android devices, people sometimes go for other options. However, Apple slices the device prices from time to time, to make the devices affordable.

Android

In terms of cost-to-features ratio, android devices win the game by a major difference. It is possible to have a top of the line android device at the cost of an average iPhone. In terms of user experience, the result varies upon individual apps. This is because the device makers have a lot of control over the codes. Which means, the more the cost of the device, the better will be the user interface experience.

Android devices have a poor reputation when it comes to security. The android codes face several vulnerabilities and insecurities. The updates, first go through the mobile operators before reaching the end user. An android device can match the security level and user experience of an iPhone, provided it is an expensive one.

Windows Operating System

Kaspersky has claimed that mobile devices based on windows operating system are free from malware. The major reason behind this is the low market penetration of windows devices. The applications are upto the industry standards like Ms Office for official work and Skype for communication. In terms of prices, Windows devices compete with the android devices effectively.

The major drawback is in terms of user experience. It fails to present itself like Android and Apple devices. This is the reason Windows mobile devices have comparatively lesser users.