Tuesday, 5 February 2013

Bluetooth vs Wifi


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BluetoothWifi
Frequency:2.4 GHz2.4, 3.6, 5 GHz
Security:It is less secureIt is more secure
standard:IEEE802.15IEEE802.11
Cost:LowHigh
Hardware requirement:Bluetooth adaptor on all the devices connecting with each otherWireless adaptors on all the devices of the network, a wireless routerand/or wireless access points
Bandwidth:Low ( 800 Kbps )High (11 Mbps )
Specifications authority:Bluetooth SIGIEEE, WECA
Year of development:19941991
Primary Devices:Mobile phones, mouse, keyboards, office and industrial automationdevicesNotebook computers, desktop computers, servers, TV, Latest mobiles.
Ease of Use:Fairly simple to use. Can be used to connect upto seven devices at a time. It is easy to switch between devices or find and connect to any device.It is more complex and requires configuration of hardware and software.
Range:10 meters100 meters
Power Consumption:LowHigh
Latency:200ms150ms
Bit-rate:2.1Mbps600 Mbps

CDMA vs GSM


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CDMA
GSM
Stands for:Code Division Multiple AccessGlobal System for Mobile communication
Storage Type:Internal MemorySIM (subscriber identity module) Card
Global market share:25%75%
Dominance:Dominant standard in the U.S.Dominant standard worldwide except the U.S.
Data transfer:Faster on EVDO platform which is applicable in CDMA onlyGPRS is again very slowforward
Network:There is one physical channel and a special code for every device in the coverage network. Using this code, the signal of the device is multiplexed, and the same physical channel is used to send the signalEvery cell has a corresponding network tower, which serves the mobile phones in that cellular area.

Android vs iOS


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Android

iOS
Company / developer:GoogleApple Inc.
Programmed in:C, C++, javaC, C++, Objective-C
OS family:LinuxOS X
Source model:Open sourceClosed, with open source components.
Open Source:kernel, ui, and some standard appskernel only
Initial release:September 2008June 2007
Latest release:4.2.1 Jelly Bean6.0.2
Widgets:YesNo
Dependent on a PC or a Mac:NoNo
Easy media transfer:depends on modelwith desktop application
Available on:Many phones and tablets, including Kindle Fire, LG and HTC phones, and the Samsung Nexus.Apple products, including iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.
Handset Options:Thousands like Samsung S2, HTC One XiPhone, iPad, iPod Touch
Interface:Touch screenTouch screen
Customizability:A lot. Can change almost anything.Limited unless jailbroken
Call features supported:Auto-respondAuto-respond, call-back reminder, do not disturb mode
Messaging:GchatiMessage
Voice commands:Google Now (on newer versions)Siri
Maps:Google MapsApple Maps
Internet browsing:Google Chrome (or Android Browser on older versions)Safari
Video chat:Using GchatFacetime
App store:Google Play – 800, 000 appsApple app store – 775,000 apps
Market share:75% of smartphones, 3.7% of tablets in North America (as of Jan'13) and 44.4% of tablets in Japan (as of Jan'13)14.9% of smartphones, 87% of tablets in North America (as of Jan'13) and 40.1% of tablets in Japan (as of Jan'13)

Android vs iOS


Comparison chart

   

Android

iOS
Company / developer:GoogleApple Inc.
Programmed in:C, C++, javaC, C++, Objective-C
OS family:LinuxOS X
Source model:Open sourceClosed, with open source components.
Open Source:kernel, ui, and some standard appskernel only
Initial release:September 2008June 2007
Latest release:4.2.1 Jelly Bean6.0.2
Widgets:YesNo
Dependent on a PC or a Mac:NoNo
Easy media transfer:depends on modelwith desktop application
Available on:Many phones and tablets, including Kindle Fire, LG and HTC phones, and the Samsung Nexus.Apple products, including iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.
Handset Options:Thousands like Samsung S2, HTC One XiPhone, iPad, iPod Touch
Interface:Touch screenTouch screen
Customizability:A lot. Can change almost anything.Limited unless jailbroken
Call features supported:Auto-respondAuto-respond, call-back reminder, do not disturb mode
Messaging:GchatiMessage
Voice commands:Google Now (on newer versions)Siri
Maps:Google MapsApple Maps
Internet browsing:Google Chrome (or Android Browser on older versions)Safari
Video chat:Using GchatFacetime
App store:Google Play – 800, 000 appsApple app store – 775,000 apps
Market share:75% of smartphones, 3.7% of tablets in North America (as of Jan'13) and 44.4% of tablets in Japan (as of Jan'13)14.9% of smartphones, 87% of tablets in North America (as of Jan'13) and 40.1% of tablets in Japan (as of Jan'13)