Monday, June 6, 2011

5 things Apple borrowed from Android for iOS 5



Apple's iOS 5 is slated for release this fall, presumably with iPhone 5. But the Android Army doesn't have to wait, like the iPhone idolators. Android users can have some of those features now. Looks like Apple has been doing a little copycatting. Again.

It's funny, since hardcore Apple enthusiasts are so quick to accuse whenever they see anyone copying the slightest thing from Steve Jobs' company. They're not as fast to acknowledge when Apple does the, ah, borrowing. I'm glad to do it for them.

With that brief introduction, here's my second top-5 list within 12 hours presented in order of importance.

It's coincidental there are two so close together; don't expect this to be habit.

1. Cloud Synchronization. With iOS 5 and iCloud, iPhone users will get most of the sync benefits Androiders have long enjoyed.

2. Notifications Center. Apple gets kudos for better presentation, but Google had the concept first.

3. Over-the-air updates. Apple has made iPhone slave to iTunes for far too long. Apple cuts the update cord that binds the iPhone chain gang.

4. Photo sharing. Android users know the many benefits of using an open system, where developers are allowed to tap into the platform capabilities. Apple presents sharing options for its services but none other. Photo sharing will be available from the camera and photo gallery.

5. Twitter. Androiders can tweet from some apps, like the browser and YouTube, a capability iPhoners will get these capabilities from Twitter being integrated into iOS 5. 





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