How is Android different to the Iphone OS?

[SideWinder]

As topic really...is there any real difference?

I have never owned an Android phone or an iPhone so i am looking for a few basic tips. So what are the main diffences?

I had a go on my friend's Samsung Galaxy and an iPhone a few months ago and they appear pretty similiar.

 

[SideWinder]

Just read a half relevant article:

http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/testdrive/article.php/3894866

Can someone point me in a clearer direction, perhaps more about the level of customising and examples of such things? Screenshots or an apps page?

 

[SideWinder]

Sidewinder, let me give you some honest advice.

You're really best off hauling yourself down to your local Orange/O2/Vodafone/T-Mobile shop and having a play with the phones for yourself. The really only similarity between the two is that they have a "grid" of icons. Everything else is different.

So honestly, go have a play.

Yes that is my aim. Just thought i'd ask as well.

Both have their benefits, but both are very similar. As pointed out customisation is the greatest benefit of Android, whereas generally the iPhone would be easier for a less technical person to use and setup to get the most out of it.

No one can decide for you, the deciding factor for me was cost. I just can't see the logic in the much higher cost in getting an iPhone over a Desire when overall they are very comparable.

Seems fair, good advice.