Far fewer people are aware that several key Apple apps may be used from a browser. In my experience, plenty of people realize that Google’s apps work on multiple platforms (e.g., Android, Chrome OS, iPhone, iPad OS, macOS, Windows and Linux), as addressed in the first section below. The fast startup speed and ease of management have prompted many school systems to choose Chromebooks, as well. Purchase price considerations can be significant: Apple offers a new MacBook Air starting at $999 (or $899 in the education store), while a new Chromebook may cost as little as $140, with many Chromebooks priced $399 or less. However, people often pair devices from different vendors, such as an iPhone user who also uses a Chromebook. Hiring kit: Android developer (TechRepublic Premium) SEE: Feature comparison: Time tracking software and systems (TechRepublic Premium) Mobility must-readsīest unified communications platform providers Sign-ins, settings and data sync remain relatively consistent when you stay within a single ecosystem.

Modern macOS laptops let you run many iPhone and iPad apps, and modern Chromebooks let you run many Android apps.

For example, if you plan to use both a phone and a laptop, either pair an iPhone with a MacBook Air (or MacBook Pro) in the Apple ecosystem or an Android phone with a Chromebook in the Google ecosystem. If you want as consistent an experience as possible, choose devices from a single vendor. But not many people realize that, thanks to iCloud, you can use several Apple apps on a Chromebook, too Image: Andy Wolber/TechRepublic Google offers many mobile apps for iPhone, such as Gmail, Calendar and Google Drive.

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