Android 5.0 Lollipop Update Gives Edge To Nexus Devices Over iPhones

Android and iOS have distinct looks and software features that provide needs and services to specific users. But the release of Android 5.0 Lollipop revived most devices of the Nexus line that gives meaning to practical price tag and versatile usage.

New Android 5.0 Lollipop OS

Apple iOS 8 supports several iOS-running devices including past models such as iPhone 4S, iPad second generation and iPad Mini first generation to deliver latest features on users owning older iOS gadgets. Google decided to extend a wide variety of new apps and services to older Nexus devices via Android 5.0 Lollipop.

LG Nexus 4, LG Nexus 5, ASUS Nexus 7 2012 and 2013 and Samsung Nexus 10 are now upgradable to Android 5.0 Lollipop which supposedly destined to stay on Android KitKat if the 18-month software support period has been applied strictly. This means that owners of older Nexus devices are not required to purchase either Nexus 6 or Nexus 9 just to get Project Volta, Material Design and Android Runtime from Android 5.0 Lollipop. It is also rolling out on these devices free of charge.

Price Ranges Of iOS And Nexus Devices

Price is very important for all buyers especially on items tagged as flagship models such as LG Nexus 5 and iPhone 5S. Check out the prices below of older Nexus and iOS devices listed at Amazon, Apple Store and Google Play Store:

Apps And Services

Android and iOS provide separate marketplace for users to download apps but according to BGR, Android has deeper integration of Google apps and services which also found in iPhones such as Google Maps and YouTube. iOS services are exclusive to iPhones, iPods and iPads and cannot be downloaded via Play Store while cloud-based services from Google such as Drive remains more reliable compared Apple's which cannot be used on most mobile devices and computers.