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iOS 11, the new version of Apple's operating system arrived a little after Android 8 Oreo, it is normal to see both versions compete, although some include more news, they are very different operations. Or maybe not so much. iOS 11 includes more news for iPads, which are more similar to those included in Android 8.0 Oreo and vice versa. Next, we will tell you the main differences and similarities between the two new versions of Google's operating system.
iOS 11 vs Android 8.0 Oreo, main differences
Undoubtedly, the main difference of both versions is the design, iOS 11 implements a design without an application drawer, and with square-shaped icons, while Android Oreo does include an application drawer and with a more rounded design in the icons.
Another of the main differences are notifications, and that is that Android continues to strive to improve the notifications of its operating system, with a grouping by applications, quick responses and much more. Apple instead, focuses on the minimalism of its interface, so notifications are not grouped, nor do they offer the same features as Android Oreo.
We must also highlight the quick settings, and that is that in iOS they have redesigned the quick settings panel, which is accessed through the device from the bottom. Android Oreo also includes a notification panel, but they don't look alike. Although they do implement the same options, the iOS design is much more minimalist, with more animations. On the other hand, in Android Oreo we have a simpler panel, with the same animations in the different settings. There is also another difference if we talk about updates, and that is that in iOS there is a list of compatible devices from the beginning, while in Android, we have to fight against brands to update devices sooner or later.
But without a doubt, the difference is between the update time. Millions of devices have received iOS 11 on the same day of the update, while many users are waiting to receive Android Oreo. And it is that while iOS 11 belongs to Apple, and, therefore, to its devices. Android, for its part, has to deal with different mobile manufacturers.
Android 8.0 Oreo and iOS 11, the similar
Yes, surprisingly there are also similarities between iOS 11 and Android 8.0 Oreo. Although in this case, we find more in the version for iPad. The main one, the multi-window. This feature already arrived in Android Nougat, but until now it was not available on the iPad. The multi-window is accessed in a different way, but they do the same function. On the other hand, the picture-in-picture function was already in previous versions of the iPad, and in Android it has arrived with the new version of the system. It is another of the features that iOS 11 and Android Oreo share.
Another similarity is the performance improvement in both versions. As you might expect, the two new versions include better performance optimization. We already know that this depends on the power of the device. But the optimization by the personalization layer, we already have it.
In addition, another of the similarities between both versions is found on the keyboard. Yes, the Google keyboard has a feature, which allows us to use it with one hand. Apple has also decided to implement this on its keyboard, in iOS 11.
