10 ways to make Android faster, more productive and more secure than iPhone
Some ammunition to keep bragging Apple users at bay
By Jeff Vance | Network World US | Published: 17:13, 15 May 12
iPhone users love to brag about their phones. Yet, for many users, Android is clearly the superior platform. Yes, its Achilles’ heel is a big one: security. Android’s openness and large market share mean that it’s a juicy target for attackers.
Yet, Android’s openness also provides benefits. It allows for more customisation; its apps are usually cheaper and various handset manufacturers are able to offer significantly different form factors. With a little tweaking, you can speed up and optimise Android in ways that will make iPhone users’ heads spin.
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Pick your own keyboard
Siri has been getting all kinds of press lately, and, sure, it can be amusing to try to get Siri to say off-colour things. Yet, when I’m using data on my phone, I prefer text-based input. Unlike the iPhone, on Android, you have the ability to choose your own keyboard, such as Swype. Many Android phones come with Swype pre-loaded, but it’s not usually the default keyboard. Just press any text entry area for a few seconds and a menu will pop up. Select “Input method” and then choose “Swype.” That’s it.
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