However, people often pair devices from different vendors, such as an iPhone user who also uses a Chromebook. Mobile malware is on the rise: Know how to protect yourself from a virus or stolen dataĦ easy tips for cleaning up your inbox (TechRepublic Premium) SEE: Feature comparison: Time tracking software and systems (TechRepublic Premium) Mobility must-reads Sign-ins, settings and data sync remain relatively consistent when you stay within a single ecosystem. Modern macOS laptops let you run many iPhone and iPad apps, and modern Chromebooks let you run many Android apps. For example, if you plan to use both a phone and a laptop, either pair an iPhone with a MacBook Air (or MacBook Pro) in the Apple ecosystem or an Android phone with a Chromebook in the Google ecosystem. If you want as consistent an experience as possible, choose devices from a single vendor. But not many people realize that, thanks to iCloud, you can use several Apple apps on a Chromebook, too Image: Andy Wolber/TechRepublic Google offers many mobile apps for iPhone, such as Gmail, Calendar and Google Drive.
