Google Android Vs. Windows Phone 7 Vs. IOS:
The iPhone and Google Android devices had a lot of time to improve their UIs and features. So, they are very mature than the newly arrived Microsoft’s WP7. Microsoft came up with a totally new user interface for the Windows Phone 7.
Android
Android UI is all about Widgets, Gadgets and customizable icons. Android pushes users to create their own custom home screen experience. Users can place apps and widgets on these home screen panels on their own choice. Android lets users access content from apps without actually launching them via widgets. The apps just run in the background updating a widget, no user interaction required. You’re creating a dashboard, or heads up display, filled with the most important content. You don’t need messing around with the app list.
Windows Phone 7 
Microsoft launched its Windows Phone 7 few months ago and the unique UI is creating a stir. Even though the app ecosystem is smaller right now, Microsoft seems to have put some thought into how users will use their apps. Microsoft’s commercials make it clear they are going for glance able information, as opposed to tapping around endlessly in apps. From the home screen design, it looks like Microsoft is banking on people not needing all that many apps at hand constantly. Windows Phone 7 will excel at business – Microsoft won’t turn its back on its cash cows.
IOS 
Apple’s IOS made its name with apps. It was the platform that showed us what a well-crafted mobile application could do to improve the experience. As such, the IOS user interface is all about reminding users that they have apps. The entire home screen is just a scrollable list of apps. The message here is that you have apps, and you should probably use them.
Features Comparison
It should be noted that Microsoft has promised that Flash Support and Copy/Paste functionality will be patched in soon after launch but as of now, it will still be indicated as “Not supported” under WP7.Also this comparison includes Android’s Froyo 2.2 features, which is the latest stable available version and off course IPhone’s 4 ver.
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Developer
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Google
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Microsoft
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Apple
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OS
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Android
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WP7
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IOS
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Apps adjustment
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Customizable
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Alphabetical
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Customizable
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Folders
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Yes
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Hubs
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yes
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Widgets
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Yes
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Tiles
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no
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Multitasking
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Yes
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no
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yes
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Copy/Paste
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Yes
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no
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yes
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Flash Support
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Yes
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no
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no
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Voicemail
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Yes
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no
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yes
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Exchange Support
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Yes
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yes
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yes
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Video calling
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Via 3rd party app
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no
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yes
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Universal Search
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Yes
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no
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yes
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Internet Tethering
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Yes
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no
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yes
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Facebook integration
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Yes(Via 3rd party app)
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yes
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No(Via 3rd party app)
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Twitter integration
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Yes(Via 3rd party app)
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yes
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No(Via 3rd party app)
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MS Office Support
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Via 3rd party app
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Built-in
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Via 3rd party app
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Java Support
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yes
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no
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no
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Dedicated Game Centre
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no
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Xbox Live
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Game Centre
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Maps
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Google Maps
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Bing Maps
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Google Maps
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Removable Storage
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Yes
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no
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no
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Media Sync
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Direct File Transfer
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Zune software
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iTunes
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App Store/Market
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200,000+ Apps
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5,000+ Apps
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350,000+ Apps
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Which OS is the best?
If we see above comparison, we’ll come to the conclusion that IOS and Android are mature enough to give all the necessary features, a smart phone is needed. So, any layman can easily choose the best between these two OS according to his own demands. For example if he needs Flash and Java support, Android is suited to him, on the other hand, if he wants iTunes and more apps, then IOS is the best option.
Windows phone 7 is a new player, it is hot, slick and has several interesting features to take on IOS, Android and other top mobile phones OS. But at this stage it lacks various important features, as shown in the above comparison. We hope in future it’ll give tough completion to other OS devices.
By R¤m¥