The reason Apple doesn't offer multiple user accounts on iOS
In October 2012 Android added the ability to support multiple user accounts in version 4.2 (Jelly Bean) so that multiple users can customize their tablet experience, from lockscreen to wallpaper, apps and folders. It's just common sense that two people sharing a tablet would want to see their own accounts when they look at email and calendars.
Android 4.3 (announced July 24) takes it up a notch with "Restricted profiles for tablets" which can be used to limit access for children (like iOS' Parental Controls feature), but it can also be used for POS terminals and kiosks in retail stores.
Profiles include:
Parental controls. Selectively restrict family members from accessing mature content.
Kiosk. Set up the tablet to demonstrate selected apps and features to customers.
Retail. Let customers explore tablet features, but prevent them from browsing or playing games.
Point of sale. Limit employees to the use of selected sales and register apps.
In October 2012 Android added the ability to support multiple user accounts in version 4.2 (Jelly Bean) so that multiple users can customize their tablet experience, from lockscreen to wallpaper, apps and folders. It's just common sense that two people sharing a tablet would want to see their own accounts when they look at email and calendars.
Android 4.3 (announced July 24) takes it up a notch with "Restricted profiles for tablets" which can be used to limit access for children (like iOS' Parental Controls feature), but it can also be used for POS terminals and kiosks in retail stores.
Profiles include:
Parental controls. Selectively restrict family members from accessing mature content.
Kiosk. Set up the tablet to demonstrate selected apps and features to customers.
Retail. Let customers explore tablet features, but prevent them from browsing or playing games.
Point of sale. Limit employees to the use of selected sales and register apps.
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