New iOS Features 7-translated to Android - Personal Computer Magazine

By using the various new features that may or may not be available on Android a list you will not see which of these two systems is better than the other, but that is the purpose of this article either. The choice of a particular operating system will be a combination of the available devices, the prices and features. This article is therefore intended to show what is possible already on Android devices.

people who are curious about the new iOS features

Control center and notification center

in Apple iOS 7 introduces the ‘control center’, a screen that appears when you drag upwards from below the screen. Here you can set easily on and off, such as WiFi or Bluetooth connection. In addition, some apps are launched and the music player can be controlled.

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From iOS 7, it is possible to open from the unlock screen. the notification center of IOS You can then view your notifications without unlocking the screen explicitly pick by the notification center pull.

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New in Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) is the quick settings bar, the bar for quick settings. This bar you get to see by using two fingers from the top of the screen to drag down or, on tablets, by the right of the screen (with a finger) down to drag. This bar contains buttons similar to the buttons in the control center of iOS. On older Android versions were not found in standard Android, but this quick settings customized by the manufacturer Android versions contain these buttons do, which are then displayed. In the notification bar A handy app that provides this functionality to devices that do not yet have is notifcation Toggle.

Android we are very attached to our notification bar. In it we see icons when we have a missed call, when a new message has appeared PCMweb or if we have received an email. When you drag the bar down, you can see the extensive notifications. Since Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) it is possible to give to these notifications. Additional action buttons again The music can be, for example, operated from the notification screen. It is also possible to open from the unlock screen. Notification bar In addition, it is possible to display on this screen, the notification screen without having to open it. Different notification again This is standard in many Android versions where missed calls are displayed on screen and text messages can be found there. A recent addition are lock-screen widgets that you can add information to the home screen. This kind of self- Especially Dash Clock does so very beautiful, so you see exactly the information you want to see

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functionality that Apple offers with the new control center and the notification screen that is available from the home screen, is also available on Android. While some positions at Apple in the notification center are available and others in the control center, which can in Android other way, but the possibilities are much the same.

Multi-tasking

iOS 7 offers improved display of multi-tasking (running multiple applications at once) and gives priority frequently used applications. Applications that are no longer needed, can be closed. With a simple swipe In addition, multi-tasking can now be used for all applications.

The way multi-tasking on Android (3.0 and higher) appears seems to be based on that of WebOS, the former Palm operating system. That is not surprising: the main designer of Android, Mattias Duarte, previously worked as a designer for WebOS. It seems that Apple is the same way forward and uses a similar display of open applications. Here you see, just like Android, live what is happening in those screens. Applications can also be closed by them ‘wiping away’.

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Behind the scenes, it appears that Apple has chosen Google for the same approach: some applications take priority over other applications when running in the background. On Android it is so important that apps, so apps that are often used are “frozen”. Less These apps can be used more quickly and, when the memory is not full and it is necessary, also by working in the background.

Improvements in Safari web browser

The default iOS browser, Safari, has received a major update. So there is now a search bar where you can give addresses of websites and can search. In addition, you can now open more tabs than before and you can browse through the tabs by dragging. On the side of the screen When you scroll up, the entry bar automatically disappears so you can browse.

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It is difficult to see without looking at Google’s own mobile browser, Google Chrome. improvements to Safari This has been from the beginning Omnibar, the combination of entry bar and search bar. It is also possible to proceed by dragging. From the sides to the next or previous tab Also, the fullscreen mode enabled by scrolling.

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It seems that the changes in Safari largely taken from Google Chrome, but it is important to note that Chrome had probably not exist without Safari. The rendering engine, the part of the browser that displays websites based include HTML, Chrome is based on WebKit, the rendering engine of Safari. Recently announced Google will release on their own version of WebKit browser but for the turned that matter on the same engine. Also, Apple Safari as an important advantage over Chrome: the latest version seems (according to an independent test) but as Chrome and speed is still very important in a browser

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AirDrop

With AirDrop allows Mac OS X users to easily store files in the cloud and share. AirDrop for iOS comes this functionality to mobile devices. There is also a useful feature for iPhone and tablet users: they can instantly share files with people nearby by means of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

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Android, like for iOS way, different applications that make it possible to store files in the cloud and share it with others. Think Dropbox and Box. In addition, Google also offers its own solution for sharing files: Google Drive. The integration of these different applications is greater in Android: it is possible to share via any application that uses standard parts screen Android

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Sharing files with people in your area can of course also by emailing a Google Drive link, but as with iOS 7 in a different way possible. On Android devices equipped with an NFC chip, it is possible to share the two devices to hold against each other. Files NFC is then provided Android Beam is enabled, send a file via Bluetooth. On Samsung devices, it is also possible to send the files via S Beam Samsung’s proprietary system that uses Wi-Fi Direct, just like iOS 7. A fun application for devices without NFC to send to people in the neighborhood, images and the like Bump.

Specially designed auto mode

The new feature iOS in the Car “brings an interesting new application for the iPhone and in-car entertainment and navigation system. This new control mode provides a new interface aimed at use in the car. With large buttons and large letters must be in the car. IOS therefore used The most special thing about this special car mode, is that many car manufacturers have indicated from 2014 to make way for iOS in the car. Their in-car entertainment systems suitable The most interesting thing is that the appearance and operation happens on the display of the entertainment. The drive can also completely hands-free, ie with Siri Eyes Free.

Android to Android 4.2 had a dedicated car home application. This is in fact not much more than an application with large buttons as a shortcut refers to frequently used applications. There are also alternative applications that your device can give a car mode, like Car Home Ultra. With Android 4.1 Google introduced an improved way of searching and information retrieval through Google Now. English speakers may also dictate messages and read aloud by Google Now and Voice Search.

Several manufacturers offer a private car mode. Samsung has its own S-Drive Voice application that can be operated by voice input, but this app does not support Dutch imports. HTC also offers an auto mode with the application Car. Especially the S Voice Drive application from Samsung, probably based on the application of Vlingo InCar, seems to come. Close to the functionality of the car mode of iOS 7 However, you are in this kind of applications are often attached to a messaging application and a navigation application and it is not possible to make use of other applications. Use Presumably this is the iOS 7-auto mode also apply.

standard Google for using Android would be a welcome addition to Android are in the car. Especially if developers themselves the auto mode can extend could provide a very useful auto mode. This probably does mean that Google should make to connect with voice input via Google Now and Google Voice Search. Results and actions it possible for developers That the company has so far not done.

Regarding new features of iOS 7 I am most impressed with the new car mode. This looks good for me with one, as we are used to from Apple, consistent and sleek interface. However, this car mode is most interesting that this is going to work with the in-car entertainment and navigation systems of many different car manufacturers together. Often your smartphone offers many more features in the field of navigation, music and communication than a standard car system and it’s a shame to your smartphone on your windshield should stick if you are already sitting.

a nice big screen in your car

This function whereby your smartphone as entertainment in the car I would like to see in Android 4.3 and preferably retroactively for older Android versions. The options are: Android supports USB accessories, which could be via the USB port of a smartphone connected system. In addition, Android Mira Cast, supports a way to send. Wirelessly images to an external display May, for example, again wirelessly, can take place. Bluetooth operation via the screen It is certainly important to use an open standard here so that you will no brand attached to a smartphone (or car!).

Moving background and animated weather

To appear, using the home screen of the iPhone less static, Apple has added a so-called parallax effect. The background moves when you move your device, while the icons remain. As a result, the illusion of depth. The weerberichtapp also got a nice update: The weather of the day you are viewing is animated displayed in the background

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Android live wallpapers are available. since version 2.1 (Eclair) These animated wallpapers exist in many different forms. For example, simple backgrounds with an animated character, there are interactive backgrounds that example display the time and there are backgrounds that use exactly the same effect as the background on iOS 7.

Weather effects were first animated display on Android in HTC Sense, HTC’s interface. When you put on your home screen had stood, the well-known time and weather widget from HTC weather effects were displayed when you unlock your device. When it rained there were raindrops on the screen and saw you falling snowflakes. Predicted by snowfall An application as WeatherPro also gives an animated weather on non HTC Sense devices.

Improvements camera and gallery app

The camera application on iOS with iOS 7 gets a major update. So it is easy to explain, without having previously used as an app Instagram to be. Filters on photos back There is also a new gallery application that automatically create collections of photos based on time and place. For example, you automatically get a collection of photos that are taken on holiday. You can go to your heart’s content in and out in the collection view.

The default camera application from Android supports various color filters. This can be applied directly while shooting. Also camera applications that are supplied by the various Android manufacturers have some cool filters and effects.

standard gallery application for Android allows you to view on location, album, recording times, tagged people or labels. captured photos The gallery display does not offer the possibility to zoom in on photos, unless you select an individual photo. The gallery applications from HTC, Samsung, Sony and LG all offer the ability to share photos in albums, similar to the display in iOS 7 automatically.

Find My iPhone

iOS times has a useful feature: Find My iPhone. With this feature you can find your phone if it is lost or stolen. Also, it is possible to delete, in order to prevent private information from being stolen. Your device at a distance In IOS 7, it is possible to lock the device. Permanently When your iPhone is stolen, you can lock up the device and the device can then be unlocked only when you log in again with your Apple ID.

Android are several anti-theft applications available, such as Lookout Security, Avast and Track & Protect. With these applications, it is often possible to the device to remotely lock and delete, but there is rooten (available adminstratorrechten) no way to lock the device permanently without your phone: When the device is reset, the device will no longer locked. Of course, just like with Find My iPhone, or hope in these applications, that whoever has your phone is stolen, the device has them connected to a WiFi or cellular network. Otherwise, it is not possible to trace the device.

For most of these applications is that they must be on your device before it is stolen. enabled An application that operates when it is installed after the unit is gone, isLookout Plan B. Unfortunately, this application works only on Android 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3, but the app is very useful: it can be through the Web-based Google Play Store installed and send your emails directly on your default mail with information about where your phone goes.

For businesses that use Google Apps, there is also the possibility of business phones remotely erase and to set. other security More information about this can be found here.

Conclusion

iOS 7 will come in the fall to include the iPhone 4, 4S, 5 and iPad (from iPad 2). Autumn is traditionally also the time that a new Android version comes out, but there could be this year. Sometimes deviated from The rumors were circulating that would be (also) the day before yesterday announced a new Android version Android 4.3, but those rumors proved to be wrong. However, a new Android version in the summer and in the fall seems very close together. On the other hand, it is possible that Android 4.3, expected to be a relatively minor update, will be followed by a ‘big’ new version, eg Android 5.0.

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It is based on the above list is not possible to judge which system is better, Android or iOS 7 a judgment. Although many of the announced functionality was already available on Android or other systems, iOS 7 seems like a good update, which ensures that Apple’s mobile operating system is a lot more complete again. The fact that Apple itself provides the majority of the users’ demands for apps, can be an advantage. Not birth these apps can then be third party applications often used, but the integration of these apps in the system is often limited.

Regarding the new style, especially the new icons, there is much debate. Clearly, something had to be done to determine the style of iOS seemed rusted, but whether this is the right direction, in addition to a matter of taste, a matter of wait and see.