Mobile Technology
Mobile Technology
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Operating Systems
Other Mobile Technologies
GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications: originally
from Groupe Spécial Mobile) is a cellular network, which
means that mobile phones connect to it by searching for cells
in the immediate vicinity.
The GSM logo is used to identify compatible handsets and
equipment. It is the most popular standard for mobile
telephony systems in the world.
The user interface is built around the device's multi-touch screen, including
a virtual keyboard rather than a physical one.
Post the first iPhone, 3 more upgraded versions have been launched
namely iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS &iPhone 4 but the basic operating system
remains unchanged.
Windows Mobile is an operating system based on the Microsoft Win32 API. It was
designed specifically for handheld devices, originally the Pocket PC, then Smartphone‘s and
Portable Media Centers.
In its earliest form the windows mobile operating system was similar in look, feel and
functionality to Windows 98, delivering basic application delivery and minimal third-party
support for common hardware and software components.
Now with Windows XP, the taskbar holds the current time, volume connectivity status, and
resource processing. The notification bar holds all the standard desktop iconic
representations such as running programs, connectivity, etc.
In terms of application productivity the Mobile Office suite delivers impressively similar
functionality to its big brother Microsoft Office.
Windows Media Player also has extensive operability providing users with the
capability to play WMA, WMV, MP3 and AVI files, however MPEG's are not supported and
WAV files require a separate player.
Existing Versions:
◦ Pocket PC 2000 and 2002
◦ Windows Mobile 2003
◦ Windows Mobile 5
◦ Windows Mobile 6
◦ Windows Mobile 6.1
◦ Windows Mobile 6.5
Upcoming Versions:
◦ Windows 7 Mobile
Completely altered home screen and user interface experience
Robust Xbox LIVE and Zune integration
Vastly new and improved social networking tools.
Mobile Widget
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
In computer software, a widget engine is a software service available to
users for running and displaying applets on graphical user interface, such
as that of the desktop.
Most mobile widgets are like desktop widgets, but for a mobile phone.
Mobile widgets can maximize screen space use and may be especially
useful in placing live data-rich applications on the device idle-
screen/home-screen/"phone-top".
Bluetooth is a proprietary open wireless technology standard for
exchanging data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices.
Existing Versions:
◦ Bluetooth v1.0 and v1.0B
◦ Bluetooth v1.1
◦ Bluetooth v1.2
◦ Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR
◦ Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR
Upcoming Versions:
◦ Bluetooth 3.0
◦ Bluetooth 4.0
A Wi-Fi enabled device such as a personal computer, video game console,
and mobile Phone, MP3 player or personal digital assistant can connect to
the Internet when within range of a wireless network connected to the
Internet.
With cloud computing, users are able to access all their business
information over the internet, 'through the cloud'.
Businesses can use smaller, more low-cost portable devices, such as smart
phones and net books, supporting more mobile and remote working
practices.
Mobile banking (also known as M-Banking, SMS Banking etc.) is a term used
for performing balance checks, account transactions, payments etc. via a
mobile device such as a mobile phone or Personal Digital Assistant (PDA).
Mobile banking today is most often performed via SMS or the Mobile Internet
but can also use special programs, called clients, downloaded to the mobile
device.
Mobile marketing is broadly defined as “the use of the mobile medium
as a means of marketing communication” or “distribution of any kind of
promotional or advertising messages to customer through wireless
networks”.
These softwares are being built for the operating systems of a few
high end mobile phones such as iPhone and the recently introduced
android based phones.
All in all, the future seems full of possibilities,
both absurd and endless. Innovation leads
the way to better and more complex
technologies. Innovation is fuelled by
humanity’s endless desire for betterment and
a constant need for comfort.
Like the need for mobility was created out of