iOS apps are designed to run on Apple's iOS operating system, which uses a different architecture and set of frameworks compared to Android. iOS apps rely on the XNU kernel and use binary formats ...

Android as an operating system is designed for smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, TVs, cars, and soon XR glasses, whereas Chrome OS is primarily designed for laptops.

The Android and iOS operating systems have each carved out a dominant space in the smartphone arena. Here are the most biggest strengths and weaknesses of each.