accessible-iOS Re: IOS verses Android
- From: Beto Arreola <beto.arreola22@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: accessible-ios@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 19:58:08 -0600
Hi, we did and I don't allow it on this list so stop posting. If you wish Alex
and everyone else you can take it to the off topic list and we can discuss it
as much as you like there.
On Sep 23, 2013, at 6:08 PM, Alex Hall <mehgcap@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I think this is on-topic, as it directly affects iOS and peoples' thoughts on
> its usability. Mods, tell me to kill the thread and I will, but I really
> think this discussion is good for the list.
>
> Personally, I feel that Apple is far ahead for now, but Android is catching
> up. They also do things differently, such as having special gestures for
> back, recent apps, home, and more. The other problem is that your experience
> depends on what the maker or cell carrier does to the version of Android you
> get. For instance, the Galaxy tablet I tried for a few days was awful, even
> after I installed the very latest Talkback, yet Nexus devices (straight
> Android with no modifications) are great, from what I hear.
>
> Apple is successful because they directly control the hardware and software,
> so carriers cannot go in and ruin accessibility. That said, I imagine Android
> will catch up, in its own way, but why is that so bad? Linux, OS10, and
> Windows all compete in the computer market, and each has its problems, its
> good points, and its own approaches to handling what it has to do. Android
> and iOS are the same way visually, competing and doing things differently.
> Why is it assumed that Apple will be left behind just because Android catches
> up? I think the two will compete, of course, but competition is good for all
> markets, and accessibility is no different.
> On Sep 23, 2013, at 7:19 PM, RJ Sandefur <joltingjacksandefur@xxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
>> I have an Ipad, but my sister has an android tablit. As far as accessibility
>> goes, Is android able to compeat with apple, and in your opinion, will apple
>> become a thing of the past due to android's popularity? RJ
>
>
>
> Have a great day,
> Alex (msg sent from Mac Mini)
> mehgcap@xxxxxxxxx
>
>
>
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