Apple [iOS] vs Android (Apple Pro, Android Con)

First and foremost, I would like to point out that this debate is obviously not a moral or ethical based argument, thus, any arguments pertaining to such areas are irrelevant. Let's move on to the meat of this round: I would like to point out that although "Android" operating systems did surface prior to the release of the first device using iOS (the first iPhone), it was not called Android and did not function in agreement with "modern" as it was a beta version. Secondly, the first "smart" operating system was released by Apple as iOS 1.0, in concurrency to Apple's first iPhone. This version was released on June 29, 2007. Following Apple's release, Android released the beta operating system of Alpha (1.0) in November of 2007. In September of 2008, it was released as an actual legitimate version, not just beta. The first Android-based smartphone, the HTC Dream (or T-Mobile G1), released in September of 2008. This release of an Android operating system being used on a phone came over a year after Apple released their first iPhone. Furthermore, I doubt many people would go as far as arguing that the HTC Dream was superior to the first iPhone. Some people speculate that the hurried release of the HTC Dream was an effort to push out an unfinished product simply to gain recognition and spark competition. The HTC Dream did not include a virtual keyboard (a true staple to modern-day smartphones) and had only a 3 mega-pixel camera. Less than a year after their first smartphone, and before any Android smartphone was released, Apple unveiled their next piece of technology, the iPhone 3G (June 11, 2008). It is evident that Apple obviously did have a recognizable and advantageous lead in the early development of smart technology. Such a gap existed between the releases of the first two productive and successful smartphones that plagiarism is not something to overlook. My opponent may argue that Android only innovated. While that is true, to some degree, Android got their ideas from Apple. That's the way a business works. Obviously there must be competition as it is vital to innovation and improvement of technology. However, in regards to which technology is better, we must consider the roots. Next in line, I would like to make known the history of operating system versions for each company. iOS (Apple): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. [Total count: 8] Android: Alpha, Beta, Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean, KitKat, Lollipop. [Total count: 12] As is evident, there are many more versions of Android operating systems. This in mind, iOS 8 is consistent with the innovation of Android's system of Honeycomb. This leaves Apple quite a bit of room to improve beyond its already exceptional level. On the other hand, it has taken Android 12 major renovations to reach their current level while Apple has needed only 8. Another argument that is often brought up when questioning the superiority of iOS or Android over the other is customization. Apple Inc. itself recognizes that customization for iOS is not as in-depth as that of Android, yet that isn't a problem. Apple explains that iOS is "designed for simplicity. " Simplicity is simple, yet elegant and easy-to-use. That's exactly what iOS is. This style of operating system can appeal to a larger demographic, reaching to younger people and even to elders who are behind with the technology of today. Apple's easy-to-use strategy seems works very well considering its newest phone's (iPhone 6) recent success in comparison to Android's top phone, the Samsung Galaxy S5. In the first weekend of its release, Apple sold over 10 million phones. Following Samsung's release of the Galaxy S5, they were only able to sell 12 million in the first three months. This comparison is evidently in favor of Apple and the iOS operating systems. Popularity of the iPhone is superior versus any other Android device as well. As another area of analysis, I would like to bring up the marketplace to download apps and music. With Apple the place to get those apps is an intriguing and useful place called the App Store. Conversely, Android operating systems include something called the Google Play Store. As of recently, the rough estimate of apps in each store individually has hovered between 1.2 million to 1.3 million apps for user to choose from. Statisticians project that the Google Play Store will very soon have a solid hold on more apps in the store; however, the reason for the climbing number for Google Play is concerning. Google has had problems with viruses and "fake" apps slipping through its net because of the relaxed nature of app acceptance. Google is more susceptible and vulnerable to these problems because little restrictions or guidelines are in place to monitor app content when an app is submitted to the store. This can prove to be a problem when viruses or fake apps are released to the public and raise high charges for innocent consumers. Apple, however, is much more strict and safe when accepting or denying apps from developers to place in their App Store. As a last topic of discussion for my portion of this round, I would like to explain compatibility problems with Android operating systems. When iOS is updated, the new version is compatible with the iPad, iPhone, and late iPod. These updates even reach far back to older devices and still work seamlessly. Yet Android operating systems don't function the same. Often times, a new update to an operating system has adverse effects. Because there are so many different types of phones that like to run the Android system, updates and upgrades require certain specs to work. Without the latest and greatest Android-based phones, it can be difficult for your device to meet the necessary qualifications. Even if it does work, the process is often very slow due to the different type of device for which it was originally meant. Thank you for your time, and I highly anticipate your response in the latter branch of this round. Good luck! :)