Here are five things to know about the operating system for the tablet on the market today.
Apple iOS (4.3.5)
Pros
The number of large applications: Apple is the leading manufacturer in the field of application. This company has a team of developers as well as a huge number of app. According to Cnet, most new applications have appeared on the IOS and then to other platforms.Compatible with iPhone application: If you do not find applications for iPad, they can use the app for the iPhone version on this device. However, the image display may break when running the application in fullscreen mode. It is considered as a method by saving the user can take advantage of the iPhone app was bought to use without having to spend extra money to buy a similar application for the iPad.
Speed: Cnet reviews IOS is the operating system interface is eye-catching, with less lag or out of memory.
Cons
Can not customize main screen: The user must open the application first and then can perform the tasks they need not be placed directly on the screen information to access the home screen.Not compatible with Adobe Flash: Even though Apple is claiming that the new HTML5 standard of the future and will gradually be excluded, but Flash is still a lot of sites use animation technology proprietary Adobe. IOS operating system of the "Apple" is the only platform on the tablet does not support Adobe Flash, this is even true for those third-party applications.
Unable to access file system: Browse the IOS does not allow users to download any file not iPad support. In addition, they can not just upload your file download by Apple does not allow the direct access to the file system.
Locked in to iTunes, users must have iTunes to activate the device and upload the multimedia file. However, the upcoming iOS 5 promises to bring the features enabled and updated by means of OTA (Over-The-Air). In addition, synchronization and data recovery system will also be made through Apple's new service iCloud.
Google Android (3.2)
Pros
Can customize the main screen: Android allows users to email, Tweet and Facebook directly to the home screen. Additionally, the information can be updated on the main screen without having to open the application. Android includes a library of widgets for users to easily customize the device.Tight integration with Google applications: Users can synchronize contacts, calendar, email and pictures through clouds without electronic devices connected to your computer.
Download and manipulate data recovery easy: the Android file system can easily access the same as PC. Users can attach files to email, download or upload any content from storage services through electronic cloud.
Can be used on multiple devices: Unlike other platforms, Android is open-source operating system and is used on many different devices.
Cons
Frequent lag in action: memory management system is not fully utilized so that the user must manually adjust the application to delete "RAM hungry" when equipment is not operating smoothly.Less than iOS Application Library for Android applications is not much in IOS, especially game.
OS has the potential fragmentation: The Cnet, the Android platform on the tablet very fragmented as the smartphone. For Apple, most updates are put into the hands of all users. Meanwhile, Google is based on the network to release the update OTA. This can lead to status updates are not uniform and many devices running operating system versions obsolete. Lenovo's Tablet running Android 3.1 is an example and present, the manufacturer has not announced plans to update 3.2 for this product. In addition, some manufacturers add the interface and its own software on the Android operating system makes the updates depend on them more than Google.
Tablet BlackBerry OS (QNX)
QNX's BlackBerry platform can work with a number of applications for Android. Click for larger image.
Pros
Fast processing speed: Like Apple's IOS, the RIM BlackBerry OS is fast and clean interface. This operating system can manage memory better.Using gestures to control devices: RIM's PlayBook allows users to return to home screen and switch between applications without due to the physical keys.
Wireless Data Transmission: After PlayBook connection with PC, RIM's devices to create a virtual disk on the desktop that allows users to transfer files wirelessly from PC to tablet.
Cons
Too few applications: BlackBerry OS is the new platform so there are few applications for the tablet of RIM. Currently, Canadian manufacturers are planning to release a major update in October to help your device run a certain number Android app. This is to help increase the number of applications that can run on this platform.The device has only one size: RIM only a 7 inch tablet form to simplify and avoid confusion from customers. However, this design is not very ideal for many people.
No information management system separate individuals (Persional Information Management-PIM) or email client: PlayBook not have separate programs for email, calendar and contacts. Instead, all the above information is taken from the BlackBerry smartphone. RIM said it will solve this problem with the upcoming update in October, which includes features such as PIM and email client.
HP webOS
Pros
Interface management applications unique: Instead of using the icon to display the program is running, webOS to the loading on each application. Here is how to transfer app is different from other platforms.Tight integration with the smartphone webOS: When using Bluetooth, users can transfer calls and SMS from smartphones to tablet webOS use this platform easily. In addition, users can perform similar operations with the URL to surf the web easier.
Virtual keyboard can adjust size: One of the unique features of the tablet is running webOS can adjust the size of the virtual keyboard that fit the hand size and other input keys.
Cons
Few applications: The number of applications for webOS is not very rich and difficult to attract developers.Running flash lag: Cnet says the Flash gaming machines lag to the "unbearable".
Windows 8
Although still not official but could list some features of Windows 8 for the tablet as follows:- Windows 8 supports ARM processors which are used on most of the tablet.
- Metro Interface does not support Flash plug-in so the browser built-in Internet Explorer can not run video and Flash game.
- Windows 8 will also have the app store. The app must be approved by Microsoft. The company promises to the laws and guidelines are transparent.
- The new operating system of Windows help faster boot device, may within 8 seconds.
- Electron cloud service is built right on the OS, including Microsoft's SkyDrive.
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