Ojay Ntoto, using the Iphone 4s & Galaxy SII.

Phone technology has been advancing astronomically for decades, and the capability of the devices is astounding.
One phone that has changed the dynamics of telecommunications is the Iphone. The 4s was released on October 14th, 2011. Apple’s founder, Steve Jobs, wanted a device where the hardware couldn’t really
be modified, but the software could be altered. It has a UI acceleration which helps the OS (operating
system) run smoothly. Over the past 6 years, the phone was quoted to be the “must-have” product
on the market. Google however, developed a competitor; the Samsung Galaxy SII. This phone was
released October 2nd, 2011. Powered by Google, the software configures fast-paced internet access
and thousands of applications. It was intended for phones only, but there are releases of the OS on
tablet handbooks. The Samsung Galaxy SII may give the 4s a run for its money, equipped with a 4.52”
Super AMOLED Plus screen and a HDMI output to watch videos directly from your cellular. “I was a
previous Android user, but now I have the Iphone,” quoted Ojay Ntoto, a student at Knightdale High
school, “Even though I switched to Apple, I still love both of the companies.” One thing he mentioned
was the battery life. “It dies very quickly, so if you love to text or talk on the phone, keep a charger by
your side.” The Galaxy’s battery life has a flaw itself, but you would expect this from the next generation
smart phones. One of Google’s issues with the software is that you can only update your phone to a
specific system type, meaning there’s a limitation to how far you can improve your phone. The Iphone
however can be updated as many times with the latest model, but no hardware can be modified. Both
are great pieces of technology, and if you can get your hands on either one, you’ll be satisfied. The
Galaxy retails at about $229, and the Iphone 4s at $300.