If your old cell phone is due for replacement, then buying a brand new smartphone is an excellent idea. These palm-sized computers can do far more than any other type of phone, including surfing the web, taking videos, and acting as an organizational tool. With so many varieties of smartphones on the market however, choosing the best one for your needs and preferences can sometimes be a very involved process.
When you decide to purchase a new smartphone, the first thing to do is to decide what sort of operating system you want. The operating system on your phone will determine how you access all the phone’s features, and will affect how and where you purchase applications for your phone, as well as which apps are available. The four primary operating systems for smartphones are:
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Apple’s iPhone OS (iOS)
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Google Android OS
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Microsoft Windows Mobile
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Blackberry OS
Each of these systems has different pros and cons, so you should look into the features of each operating system before deciding on the one you like. For example, Apple’s iOS has the largest market for applications, giving it a great deal of versatility, while the Blackberry OS has strong encryptions for messages, making it ideal for business. All of these systems deliver quality services, so in the end the decision is a matter of preference and which one best meets your needs.
Once you’ve decided on an OS, look at the phones available that use it. In many cases, highly sought after devices like the Apple iPhone or Samsung Galaxy have dedicated operating systems, so shopping around for an operating system first may be a moot point. However, if you have no clear preference for phones, then look at what is available for your favorite operating system. Once you have weighed the options and found a phone you like, you need to settle on a carrier for your phone plan. Whether you are sticking with your current provider or considering trying something new, try to learn everything about that company’s available plans, including whether it has “3G” or “4G” networks (or both) and what sort of data and calling plans it has.
Once you’ve settled on all of these options, you’ll be in a great position to choose the best phone for you. To learn more about how to use different kinds of electronics at your apartment in Lady Lake, FL, at The Quarters, you can browse the rest of the community articles on this site. If instead you are curious about our beautiful luxury apartments available at The Quarters, contact our leasing office today. We’d love to give you a personal tour and show off our many amenities.
