Attorneys often find themselves operating in separate camps, such as plaintiff-defendant, prosecution-defense, civil-criminal, private-public and, perhaps most contentiously, Android-iPhone.

While both iPhones and Androids deliver a smartphone experience that keeps attorneys connected wherever they go, each platform takes a unique and sometimes idiosyncratic approach to features and capabilities. These differences have helped build strong user loyalties in both camps.

Yet times are changing. Androids and iPhones have each undergone a series of changes over the past year or so, prompting some users to consider moving to the opposing camp in order to take advantage of one or more improvements, such as a larger display or stronger app security.

Switching smartphone platforms should never be done on a whim, however, since a changeover requires learning how to use a new device as well as building a fresh app collection from scratch. It’s also important to have a solid understanding of what each platform offers (or lacks) so that the switch doesn’t lead to any unpleasant surprises.

Here’s a look at how iPhone and Android phones shape up in several key areas and where both platforms may be headed:

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