iPhone vs. Android: Why the iPhone X notch is showing up on Androids

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Computerworld All Things Apple May 08, 2018 iPhone vs. Android: Why the iPhone X notch is showing up on Androids Apple's iPhone X, with its all-new design and — dare we say it? — 'top-notch' display, is a clear example of form following function. So why are Android smartphone makers jumping on the notch bandwagon? Read More ▶ Your Must-Read Stories • The evolution of the Macintosh (and the iMac) • Kiss Apple networking goodbye • Mingis on Tech: When it comes to Android phones, a notch too far? • Apple's iPhone strong as industry enters replacement cycle • 11 Apple numbers you need to learn today • WWDC: Up next -- What to expect in iOS 12 • Mingis on Tech: For Android phones, a 'notch' too far? The evolution of the Macintosh (and the iMac) We outline the transformation of Apple's most formative desktop computer, from the first Mac to the latest iMac Pro. Read More ▶ Kiss Apple networking goodbye Maybe Wi-Fi and backup hardware just isn't sexy enough for a company with its headquarters in a flying saucer. Read More ▶ Mingis on Tech: When it comes to Android phones, a notch too far? The all-screen design of Apple's iPhone X necessitated a 'notch' at the top of the display for various cameras and sensors. So Android phone makers naturally (notchurally?) did the same thing. Read More ▶ Apple's iPhone strong as industry enters replacement cycle Android smartphone manufacturers continue their struggle for share in the value-driven market, while Apple's iPhones 8, 8 Plus, and X maintain their position. Read More ▶ 11 Apple numbers you need to learn today Alternative facts: Apple, which people often speculate is close to death, has become the world's biggest PC vendor and is selling six iPhones every second. Read More ▶ WWDC: Up next -- What to expect in iOS 12 Apple's WWDC developer conference takes place next month. Here's a quick run-down of the latest speculation surrounding iOS 12 -- the next iPhone, iPad OS upgrade. Read More ▶ Video Mingis on Tech: For Android phones, a 'notch' too far? The all-screen design of Apple's iPhone X necessitated a 'notch' at the top of the display for various cameras and sensors. Now, Android phone makers are going with the same design. But why? Watch Now ▶ Subscribe to Computerworld First Look Sign up for our popular daily newsletter. You'll get Computerworld's top stories, first thing in the morning. We deliver breaking news and in-depth features on topics like Windows 10 and enterprise mobility, as well as authoritative analyses of moves made by tech companies like Google, Microsoft, Apple, IBM and HP. Sign up now ▶ Get the Deep Technology Insights You Need Get ongoing access to our exclusive Insider content — in-depth articles available only to Insider members. You get access not only to Computerworld's Insider content but to selected Insider content from InfoWorld, CIO.com, Network World, CSO, and other IDG publications. Sign up at no cost today! ▶

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