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First to the race: Apple or Android?

By Victor Hristov

Updated: Nov 13, 2015, 9:36 AM

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It's the question that sets conversation on fire amongst the nerdier crowds: who was first to the race with a particular feature: Apple with its iPhone or Google with one of its countless army of Android phones?

Well, how about we ask you directly, so that you can check your knowledge of the two platforms?

The rules are simple: we ask the questions now and we're looking forward to your answers in the comments section, where the civilized discussion takes place.

On Monday, we reveal the correct answers with a little back story for those who are curious to learn why and how events happened in the history of our current world of iPhone and Android devices. Let's start with the first ten questions:

#1: Who came up first with an on-screen keyboard?

Who came up first with an on-screen keyboard?

2598 Votes

Android

32.72%

Apple iOS

67.28%

#2: Who was the first to have a fully functional modern app store?

Who was the first to have a fully functional modern app store?

2525 Votes

Android

23.84%

Apple iOS

76.16%

#3: Who was the first to feature 4K video recording?

Who was the first to feature 4K video recording?

2550 Votes

Android

95.69%

Apple iOS

4.31%

#4: Which platform was first to have widgets?

Which platform was first to have widgets?

2556 Votes

Android

95.93%

Apple iOS

4.07%

#5: Who was the first to have multitasking?

Who was the first to have multitasking?

2534 Votes

Android

87.29%

Apple iOS

12.71%

#6: First with a 64-bit system chip?

First with a 64-bit system chip?

2548 Votes

Android

28.02%

Apple iOS

71.98%

#7: First with a fingerprint scanner?

First with a fingerprint scanner?

2548 Votes

Android

49.25%

Apple iOS

50.75%

#8: Which platform was the first with a phone payment system (via NFC)?

Which platform was the first with a phone payment system (via NFC)?

2515 Votes

Android

78.01%

Apple iOS

21.99%

#9: Who was the first to offer split-screen multitasking?

Who was the first to offer split-screen multitasking?

2476 Votes

Android

93.46%

Apple iOS

6.54%

#10: First with voice actions?

First with voice actions?

0 Votes

Android

Apple iOS

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Victor, a seasoned mobile technology expert, has spent over a decade at PhoneArena, exploring the depths of mobile photography and reviewing hundreds of smartphones across Android and iOS ecosystems. His passion for technology, coupled with his extensive knowledge of smartphone cameras and battery life, has positioned him as a leading voice in the mobile tech industry.

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First to the race: Apple or Android?

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