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The Operating system of the Smartphone

Robin Estabrooks Computer Science 1631, Winter 2011. The Operating system of the Smartphone . Terms You’ll Need to Know. Application Developer : those who create and maintains software through the World Wide Web.

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The Operating system of the Smartphone

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  1. Robin Estabrooks Computer Science 1631, Winter 2011 The Operating system of the Smartphone

  2. Terms You’ll Need to Know Application Developer: those who create and maintains software through the World Wide Web • Operating System: collection of software that directs a computer's operations, controlling and scheduling the execution of other programs, and managing storage, input/output, and communication resources. • Kernel: central component of most computer’s OS; it’s a bridge between applications and the actual data processing done at the hardware level Third Party Application: when application from one program can be played on another

  3. Terms You’ll Need to Know Software Stack: a set of software subsystems or components needed to deliver a fully functional solution Middleware: connects software components or applications. Software consists of a set of services that allows multiple processes running on one or more machines to interact Interface Component: an element of a graphical user interface (GUI) that displays an information arrangement changeable by the user, such as a window or a text box Application Platform: hardware architecture or software framework (including application frameworks), that allows software to run

  4. The Smartphone • Considered to be a hand held computer combined with a mobile phone • The Smartphone's key component is its operating system (OS) • Manages the hardware and the software resources • Platform for application developers

  5. History • First attempt of Smartphone in 1992 from IMB • This was the foundation for present day Smartphones • Features: email, fax, world clock, calendar, calculator, address book, touch screeen • Problem: size of a brick

  6. History • Second attempt in 1996 by Nokia • First Smartphone with an operating system • Problem: So expensive no one could buy it

  7. History • 2001: Handspring released the Palm OS Treo • Featured wireless web browsing, email and contact organiser • First to introduce third party application • A year later: the launch of the original Smartphone • The point where Smartphone reached wide market

  8. History • 2007: Apple released the iPhone • Revolutionised web browsing • Year later introduced its application store • Started a trend that other Smartphone companies followed

  9. Companies • Symbian • Operating system for more than 100 different models of phones • Kernel and middleware components • Application platforms: S60, UIQ, and MOAP • Dominant in market at present, but other companies will hold more shares in the future

  10. Companies • Linux • Community of developers rather than central company • More processors than any other operating system • Linux is organic OS: developers constantly changing/updating, platforms based on Linux code is very different from one another. • Some Smartphone companies find the risk too great to invest in Linux

  11. Companies • Windows Mobile • Includes entire software stack from kernel to application interface • Strength lies in compatibility with the Microsoft Office suite of programs. • Java • Includes everything from kernel to user interface framework • Not made a huge impact in the marketplace • May in future

  12. Companies • Garnet OS • Formerly known as Palm OS • Combines a Linux-based foundation with applications written for the old Palm OS • Unique Operating Systems • Apple’s iPhone uses OS X • Blackberry: has its own proprietary OS

  13. The Future of the Smartphone • Technology always changing • Smartphone will change dramatically in the next 5 years

  14. The future of the Smartphone • Advances could be made in areas like: • PC Replacement: full movement to things like the iPad • Connected Devices: connection to the internet anywhere • Gaming Expands Further: better graphics and faster processor • Social Networking and connections: communicating more simple

  15. References • Coustan, Dave, and Jonathan Strickland.  "How Smartphones Work"  09 April 2001.  HowStuffWorks.com. http://communication.howstuffworks.com/smartphone.htm  02 February 2011 • Roberts, Don. “History of The Smartphone” sooperarticles.com http://communications-articles/mobile-cell-phones-articles/history-smartphone-24602.html 02 February 2011 • Brandon, John. “The Future of The Smartphone” 16 February 2010. digitaltrends.com. http://features/the-future-of-smartphones-2010-2015-and-beyond/

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