Ubuntu Touch vs. Android comparison
Although Ubuntu Touch is only for testers and companies available, however, the developers of Ubuntu Touch have already published a lot of Material. A first comparison can already draw.
- Programming language (Apps): Android and Ubuntu Touch are already in the choice of the used programming language for Apps. Android Apps are written in the Java programming language, in a modified Form. This is very versatile, but can be in some Places, tough and slow. Ubuntu Touch Apps are programmed instead in HTML5. This is a very "fast" language, the Browser also works without additional Software using any modern Desktop.
- Gesture control: Ubuntu Touch with a lot of fast Gestures. So if you swipe from the left edge of the screen from a list with the most used Apps open, for example. A swipe from the right to the left opens the last opened App. Swipe gestures on Android so far, only with additional software possible. A "list" of favorite Apps are there by default, only on the Homescreen.
- Cross-system search: Ubuntu Touch has additional an iOS or MacOS-like Spotlight search. With this you can quickly scan both internal files, contacts, and calendar entries as well as the Internet. Also on Android with Google Now, a similar Search App pre-installed. In this point, the two System do not differ almost.
- Notifications: With Android, you can long time with a wipe-a type of notification gesture-Central open. In this list you can find all the current notifications and can open the associated Apps too. Ubuntu Touch takes this news Central. This is even a gesture about the same wiper can be called. In both Systems, you can make a quick settings such as Wi-Fi on or off.
Ubuntu Touch: Project Page
Conclusion: the Ubuntu Touch vs. Android
- Ubuntu Touch mostly with the HTML5 programmed Apps, as these are very fast and memory-friendly. So the Smartphone is utilized also in the case of the use of multiple Apps less.
- To use the Apps on the Desktop, can be a great advantage. So would it be possible to switch quickly between the Desktop and Smartphone App. On Android, this is only partially possible. The App would have to be developed specially for the Desktop operation.
- The gesture control could improve the Workflow on the Smartphone heavily. The quick switching between already open Apps, and favorite Apps can be very helpful.
- Ubuntu Touch has not been released yet really. So there are not many Apps for the System. Although there will be the Release of the Standard Apps, such as Facebook, Twitter, or Evernote, however, many users wish for more than that.
- Also has proven to be Android now for several years. So-called children's diseases have been already fixed. Android has a few security vulnerabilities. This Phase would have to go through Ubuntu Touch yet.
- In the end, a very stable System with many Apps is Android, and sufficient for most users. However, if you are interested to test new systems, you should try out Ubuntu Touch. Also if you want a better synergy between Desktop and Smartphone, could Ubuntu Touch, the long-awaited solution.
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