Google and Apple are fighting for the tablet market
Yesterday Google unveiled Honeycomb, the Android OS designed specifically for tablets. Since Apple has had very few real competitors in the tablet market after they launched their iPad last year, it’s going to be interesting to see which OS ends up ahead.
Google Honeycomb will be featured on tablets such as the Motorola Xoom. The Android 3.0 OS will feature a bigger screen capable virtual keyboard, and an improved resolution of 1280x800 for a comparatively larger screen. Additionally, there will be a 5MP HD webcam on the Xoom, something the Apple iPad lacks completely, that will allow for easy communication. Widgets are also prominently featured in Honeycomb. Select which widgets you need, such as gmail or music, and they’ll update in real time. Already speculated as a better multi-tasking device, the Google Honeycomb allows apps to run in the background and offers an easy switch between tasks with its preview tabs on the side of the screen. It’s still too early to tell exactly how much competition this OS will give Apple. Once the OS reaches the market there will be a better way to judge the OS more thoroughly, especially on issues such as its effect on battery life.
Apple, unsurprisingly, isn’t ready to give up the tablet market easily. A new iPad OS was released in beta form in January, planning to be officially released at an event next week. There are also rumors of an iPad 2 being highlighted at the same Apple event. Already ahead of the market, the iPad is becoming less of a luxury item and more of a professional tool. As updates continue to the iOS, the iPad continues to hold a strong grip on the market.
Clearly the tablet market is continually emerging with new technologies. Either way, whether it is ... Read the rest of the article at http://www.execdigital.com/sectors/mobile-computing/google-honeycomb-vs-apple-ipad
Google Honeycomb will be featured on tablets such as the Motorola Xoom. The Android 3.0 OS will feature a bigger screen capable virtual keyboard, and an improved resolution of 1280x800 for a comparatively larger screen. Additionally, there will be a 5MP HD webcam on the Xoom, something the Apple iPad lacks completely, that will allow for easy communication. Widgets are also prominently featured in Honeycomb. Select which widgets you need, such as gmail or music, and they’ll update in real time. Already speculated as a better multi-tasking device, the Google Honeycomb allows apps to run in the background and offers an easy switch between tasks with its preview tabs on the side of the screen. It’s still too early to tell exactly how much competition this OS will give Apple. Once the OS reaches the market there will be a better way to judge the OS more thoroughly, especially on issues such as its effect on battery life.
Apple, unsurprisingly, isn’t ready to give up the tablet market easily. A new iPad OS was released in beta form in January, planning to be officially released at an event next week. There are also rumors of an iPad 2 being highlighted at the same Apple event. Already ahead of the market, the iPad is becoming less of a luxury item and more of a professional tool. As updates continue to the iOS, the iPad continues to hold a strong grip on the market.
Clearly the tablet market is continually emerging with new technologies. Either way, whether it is ... Read the rest of the article at http://www.execdigital.com/sectors/mobile-computing/google-honeycomb-vs-apple-ipad
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