The following is a closer and somewhat subjective look at the pros and cons of each major platform - including the software, hardware and services you can expect from each of the two major players.

“For whatever people need, whether it’s a smart collar for their pet or a security device, it’s all going to be coming into the phone.” “The phone is the hub of a digitally connected life,” he says. Today product developers and service providers assume that you own a smartphone. “We are living in the mobile-first era,” says Stephen Johnston, cofounder of Aging2.0 and founder of Fordcastle innovation consultancy. market most of the rest are Android phones. iPhones make up nearly 60 percent of the U.S. Phone screens with any operating system and price point have gotten bigger through the years with many topping 6 inches diagonally. How does it feel and look to you? Your comfort with it is key. Hold it pretend to raise it to your ear for a call. Go to your mobile phone provider’s store or kiosk or a big-box store to play around with something. Putting your hands on a device is always a great idea.

“But you may want to stick with the same operating system, as some widely used apps are exclusive, like iMessage” for iPhone. “A good first step is to see what your friends and family have, not just so you can try out a phone to see if you like it,” Ackerman says. So how do you know which phone will best suit your needs? Price, screen size and weight also can vary greatly.Ĭhoice is good, but it can also be overwhelming. Although the two camps have many similarities in hardware and software, the two operating systems - Apple's iOS and Google's Android - have different looks, feels and feature sets.

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