The battle between these behemoths has been raging for over a decade, captivating tech enthusiasts and everyday users alike. Both Android, developed by Google, and iOS, created by Apple, have shaped the landscape of mobile technology, each with unique philosophy and approach. With Android boasting the lion's share of the market in terms of global smartphone operating system usage, and iOS boasting a fiercely loyal and passionate user base, the rivalry between the two platforms intensifies. But that's somehow under pressure right now, as iOS is gaining more ground in the US especially for teen adoption, mainly due to the fact that owning an iOS device is "hype".