Android is ahead of the of Apple in many ways, says Apple’s co-founder Steve Wozniak – Part 2

In addition, the tech maestro of his age mentioned the GPS and navigation system in Apple. He clearly compared the GPS in iPhone to the same in Android-based smartphone. He said he prefers the Google-based navigation application because it has fewer limitations and is easy to be used.

The reason why Android is ahead of Apple’s iOS in features like these, if Wozniak missed the beat, is because Google’s mobile operating system is open-sourced and has no limitations of ideas from outside the company boundaries.

Apple, on the other hand, has its own reservations to deal with. The closed system they work in has its advantages and disadvantages. For better or for worse, the company works and depends on its own human resources that, on one hand, have saved them the miseries of infringements and software faux pas.

However, in order to keep up the process of evolution running, Apple needs to open its gates for new and innovative ideas from the outside world.

According to Wozniak, the iPhone is still the best device for many people. The slick and simple design is attractive and the interface is liked by many who are illiterate in computers. It is also the best choice for those who are into the Mac world.

“The people I recommend the iPhone 4S for are the ones who are already in the Mac world, because it’s so compatible, and people who are just scared of computers altogether and don’t want to use them. The iPhone is the least frightening thing. For that kind of person who is scared of complexity, well, here’s a phone that is simple to use and does what you need it to do,” he said.

However, if Apple needs to take a leap ahead of Android in interactive features like GPS and assistants, it has to become open to ideas from outside. A regular user can give a more insightful review of the device.

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