# Why I prefer Android to iOS

DevFeed: [Why I prefer Android to iOS](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/why-i-prefer-android-to-ios-35487.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://darkcoding.net/software/why-i-prefer-android-to-ios/>)

Author: Graham King

Published: 2012-12-31T17:53:58Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [Graham King](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/graham-king.md>)

Topics: [Android](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/android.md>), [iOS](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ios.md>), [account](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/account.md>), [React Native](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/react-native.md>)

Tags: [account](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/account.md>), [android](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android.md>), [devices](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/devices.md>), [email](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/email.md>), [ios](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ios.md>), [ipad](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ipad.md>), [samsung](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/samsung.md>), [screen](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/screen.md>), [software](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software.md>), [tablet](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/tablet.md>), [terminal](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/terminal.md>), [weather](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/weather.md>)

## AI overview

The author explains a personal preference for Android over iOS, citing multi-user accounts, home-screen widgets, ad blocking, and greater access to internal device information. The comparison is based on the author's household devices, with Android devices described as newer.

## Source excerpt

Our house has two iOS devices (an iPad and and iPod Touch), and two Android devices (Nexus 7 tablet, Samsung Galaxy phone). The Androids are newer than the iOS. So far, I prefer the Android devices for these reasons: - Android is multi-user. Just swipe down, select a different account. iOS seems designed for individuals living alone. - Widgets on the home screen. Just by glancing at my Nexus 7's screen I can check my email, my calendar, and the weather.