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220-802 · Question #681

Which of the following is a difference between Android and iOS operating systems?

The correct answer is D. Android allows the use of various application sources. A key difference between Android and iOS is that Android supports sideloading and third-party app stores, while iOS restricts users to the official App Store.

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Question

Which of the following is a difference between Android and iOS operating systems?

Options

  • AScreen sizes are larger in iOS devices
  • BiOS is an open source operating system
  • CAndroid does not have NFC technology
  • DAndroid allows the use of various application sources

How the community answered

(38 responses)
  • A
    5% (2)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    89% (34)

Why each option

A key difference between Android and iOS is that Android supports sideloading and third-party app stores, while iOS restricts users to the official App Store.

AScreen sizes are larger in iOS devices

Android device screen sizes vary enormously and many Android devices are larger than iOS devices, so the claim that iOS screens are larger is factually incorrect.

BiOS is an open source operating system

iOS is a closed-source proprietary operating system developed by Apple; it is Android that is open source (based on AOSP).

CAndroid does not have NFC technology

NFC is available on a wide range of Android devices and is used for features like Android Pay and contactless pairing, so stating Android lacks NFC is factually incorrect.

DAndroid allows the use of various application sourcesCorrect

Android is based on an open-source Linux kernel and allows users to install APK files from any source, including third-party app stores and direct downloads, by enabling the 'Unknown sources' or 'Install unknown apps' setting. iOS, being a closed proprietary system, enforces an App Store-only distribution model (except via enterprise or developer profiles), preventing installation from other sources. This openness is a fundamental architectural difference between the two platforms.

Concept tested: Android vs iOS application source and open-source differences

Source: https://source.android.com/docs/setup/about

Topics

#Android#iOS#mobile OS comparison#application sources

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