10 things that android phones can do, apple iPhone can`t do

10 things that android phones can do, apple iPhone can`t do

Android and iOS both operating systems offer a lot of features (most of them commonly found in both), there are always a few that are exclusively available on that OS. Here are 10 such features available on Android, but missing from iPhones' operating system.

Instant app: test apps before downloading

This feature allows users to test the apps before they decide to download. Compatible with all Android devices operating on Jelly Bean or higher, this feature is still missing for iPhones.

Set DATA Limit alerts 

In the settings option of your Android smartphone, users have the choice to set data limit with a mode called the Data Saving Mode. This allows users to limit the background data consumption in case there is a dearth of available data. And you cannot set limit in iPhone. 

Records phone apps 

Thanks to the customized UIs of the various Android smartphones, the option to record a call is present in the dial pad only. But for stock Android users, there is an option to download third-party apps.

10 things that android phones can do, apple iPhone can`t do

Enable Guest account

This feature missing in an iPhone is the guest mode. The guest-mode allows users to log into a separate profile, giving them an option to hide their personal data, in case they have to share the device with someone else.

Native support for picture in picture mode 

Picture-in-Picture mode is a special type of multi-window mode mostly used for video playback. It lets the user watch a video in a small window pinned to a corner of the screen while navigating between apps or browsing content on the main screen. 

Manage internal storage: open, move. Rename, copy, delete and share files 

Even though file manager has been present in an Android smartphone since Android 6.0 Marshmallow, but with Android 8.0 Oreo update, the file manager is now included in Android's Downloads app. In the app's menu, you will find "Show internal storage" option which will give users access to phone's full internal storage. 

Offers customization options 

Android users can choose from millions of apps available on Google Play Store that offer customization options such as themes, launchers and live wallpapers. On the other hand, iPhones are restricted to only one home screen and lock screen. 

10 things that android phones can do, apple iPhone can`t do

Split screen: open multiple apps at the same time

Split screen feature came to Android devices with version 7.0 Nougat. This feature allows users to open two apps in split-screen mode. Even though with iOS 11, Apple brought it to iPads, but this functionality is missing from iPhones.

Choose default apps

The Android operating system gives users the flexibility to choose an app to perform a specific action. For instance, if you wish to open links in Opera instead of Chrome, you can easily do that in your smartphone's app settings. 

Smart text selection

Another feature that came with Oreo is the Smart Text selection. This feature makes use of Google's advanced machine learning techniques, to recognize the text as an address, email ID or a contact number. Users must long tap on a selected text inside after which it automatically shows related options. 

10 things that android phones can do, apple iPhone can`t do

Spam Message filter

This is one of the most important new features of the iOS 11. While detailing the OS, Apple talked about the Messages app’s ability to filter spam messages. The OS utilizes machine learning to do this.

Native screen recording

Yes, iOS 11 users will be able to natively record the contents of their device’s display with external voice input. It’s also possible to create GIFs using this feature. Although screen recording is supported by Samsung smartphones, it’s yet to become a native feature in Android.

Messages sync across devices

The updated Messages app in iOS 11 now has iCloud support. This means that all the messages are synchronized across all Apple devices that use the same Apple ID. Google’s Android Messages app still doesn’t have this feature.

Send and receive money in Messages

Another interesting feature of iOS 11 is the ability to send and receive money directly within the Messages app. Users can do so via simple text messages. It’s also possible to transfer received money to one’s bank account. Android doesn’t offer any such functionality as of now.

Drag-and-drop support for content

The new iOS 11 introduces the ability to drag-and-drop content such as images, text, URLs in apps easily. This feature works even better on iPads, as users can drag-and-drop content between different apps using the redesigned app switcher panel.

Control on battery and performance of iPhones

With iOS 11.3, Apple is giving more power to iPhone users by letting them handle the battery and processor performance, something not yet available on Android handsets. The feature is in the iOS 11.3 beta versions and will be witnessing a broader rollout soon.

New video format saves space

While Android users can just shoot a video and can do nothing to compress it in order to keep the quality intact and also save space at the same time, Apple has made it possible with iOS 11. The OS version brings a new format to record videos – HEIF/HEVC that maintains the quality and takes less space as well.

Can listen to music on multiple speakers

One of the native features in iOS 11 is its ability to play music on different Apple products with the updated AirPlay 2 feature. With this you can stream content on multiple Apple TVs, something Android is yet to come with.