Since the arrival of smartphones, a healthy debate has raged over which mobile operating system reigns supreme. The conversation typically involves the two contenders iOS and Android. And, given ...

Is it possible that a new operating system will spring up and challenge these titans? Let’s take a look at how we got here, explore recent trends, and consider what might spark the next big shift.

China Operating System sets sights on iOS, Android The official operating system for the Chinese government is attempting to steal market share from American-based competitors Google and Apple.

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Apple devices and their Android adversaries now dominate the global smart phone market. But which operating system is best for business? Five CIOs give their views to ZDNet.

Evie Android has always given users more customization options than iOS, though Apple has made major leaps in the latest versions of its system.

Windows is the favorite desktop operating system of ZDNet readers. On the mobile front, it's followed by iOS and Android. That largely agrees with the operating system popularity numbers of the ...

Apple's iOS 17.1 is live, and Google's Android 14 QPR 1 will likely appear on phones at the end of the year. Here's how the two compare.

One of the last things I saw at CES 2024 earlier this month was a smartphone operating system that’s trying to be that third choice between Android and iOS.

Ecosystems Why a European mobile operating system can’t challenge Android and iOS Despite the potential improvements to privacy, any system would have a low ceiling ...