12-12-2012, 03:03 PM
SEMINAR REPORT ON ANDROID ICS vs iOS6 vs Windows Phone 7.5
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ABSTRACT
A mobile operating system, also referred to as mobile OS, is the operating system that operates a Smartphone, tablet, PDA, or other digital mobile devices. Modern mobile operating systems combine the features of a personal computer operating system with touch screen, cellular, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS mobile navigation, camera, video camera, speech recognition, voice recorder, music, Near field communication, personal digital assistant (PDA), and other features. The smart phone market is dominated by three major operating systems which are Android by Google, iOS by Apple and Windows Phone 7.5 by Microsoft.
These days, hot topics that almost everyone is interested in mobile technology, mobile devices and of course, mobile operating systems. Everyone wants to be able to do everything fast, and on the go. The developers have done a great job feeding us a never-ending stream of new apps, new devices and new hacks. We are like drug-addicted junkies, and we just can’t get enough. I have to admit, I love it! I will be one of those people who will run out and buy an iPhone5 knowing full well that in a year from now it will be obsolete. And, I can’t wait to do it. So it’s a battle in mobile operating system market and we are going to throw light on all three major operating systems.
INTRODUCTION
There have been many revelations in mobile operating system technology but the single biggest revolution was when Apple launched the iPhone. Apple turned a mobile handset from a mere voice and data enabled device to a “super-cool gizmo.” So far Apple has reigned as the king of mobile. But Google’s Android has launched a volley of successful attacks on its rival, questioning the dominance of iOS. On the other hand, the newest of the three entrants, the Windows Phone, is still working on building up adoption. Some might even say it is now a three-system world, but each OS has its own benefits and challenges.
This year has been one of great operating systems for mobile phones and the battle between them which continues for some years now. The two main opponents of today are the Apple iOS 6 and the Android 4.1 known under the nickname of Jelly Bean. This continuing competition grabs the attention of many users as they are interested in the new features of both operating systems. While some are devoted fans to one of these two, others are more cautious and wait to see what the pros and cons are in this battle. But this battlefield is only to the benefit of the users and usually competition gets the best out of technology, while it can get the worst out of people.
Motivation
This is an era of gadgets and devices that comprise of the latest technical advances in the world and Smartphone market has been the one that has been affected most recently with big boys like Apple , Microsoft and Google battling in smart phone arena. Customers generally go for their satisfaction rather than comparing the three giants as they carry some brand loyalty with themselves. My motive in this report is to first cast a light on all three and then find out what separates them. So that they can be selective and wise in their choice and can identify what suits them the best.
HISTORY OF MOBILE OS
Mobile operating systems have come far in the last 15 years. From dull screens with no Internet connection, to the mini-computers that we have today, the changes have been staggering. [x]cubeLABS has a graphic on its site displaying the progression of several mobile operating systems over the years
Smart Phones and other gadgets are a major part of our daily life now, no matter if you are a youngster or a mature person. We all should know the fundamental and most important part of the smartphone which is called an operating system (OS)
Here’s a list of the most popular mobile OS’s
iOS. On June 29’th 2007, Apple released the first version of iOS together with their first iPhone. It was originally named the iPhone OS, but was renamed to the iOS in June, 2009. iOS technology had it’s roots based on C programming language and is supported by the following mobile devices: iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch. Basic iOS applications include: Google Maps, YouTube, iTunes, iBooks and many more. Since then, thousands of companies focused specifically on developing solutions for the iPhone.
Android OS started as a project in October 2003 and it was financially backed up by Google. Google fully acquired it by August 2005. Android is an operating system designed for cell phones and smart books based on Linux. Most of the Android apps are written in the Java programming language. It is mainly used by Smartphone’s like Motorola Droid, Samsung Galaxy or and Google’s Nexus One
Windows Mobile 7 is an operating system supported by Microsoft. Windows Mobile 7 is based on Microsoft Win32 API. Windows mobile works on some devices including Pocket PC, Smartphone, communicators. Most versions of Windows Mobile have a set of standard features such as multitasking and the ability to navigate a file system and it comes bundled with a set of applications.
ANDROID ICS
Ice Cream Sandwich, or ICS for short, is the latest update to the Android operating system. Android's major updates all have dessert code names starting in alphabetical order, starting with Cupcake (the letters A and B were never used). ICS is Android 4.0, and this release brings a lot of interface changes to what is now a maturing mobile platform
Tablet and Mobile Interfaces Unite
One of the big intents for ICS is that it brings elements of Honeycomb, the tablet version of Android, into the phone OS. Ice Cream Sandwich uses the same button-less design of Honeycomb. Instead of a series of physical buttons on the screen, there are software buttons that stay on the bottom left corner of the screen and follow the user as you tilt the phone in different directions. ICS is also bringing re-sizable widgets to the phone, no Motorola Blur interface required.
Behind the scenes, ICS also provides developers a more graceful way to program once for multiple screen sizes. That makes it easier to develop apps that look good on a tablet or a phone with many different possible screen sizes.
This version also includes support for a larger variety of hardware, including stylus pens. There's also an interesting accessibility feature to allow visually impaired users to navigate by touch using haptic feedback.
Changes in Appearance and Interface
Google used to shy away from graphic design, but they've thankfully rethought that position. ICS uses a new typeface, Robota, a thin, stylish sans-serif designed to look good on mobile devices. There's also a new look and feel to most screens. Gone is the ghastly green of Gingerbread, and now there's a blue look to the top screen and the clean new font in white.
There's a change to the overall user interface, too. You can now use Honeycomb's easier multitasking to switch between running apps.You can also dismiss alerts one at a time if you choose, so you don't forget that you've got an unanswered email. You can also quickly text a reply to an incoming call without having to unlock the screen. You pick from a list of messages, one of which is probably "I'm in a meeting, I forgot to turn off my ringer, and you totally just embarrassed me by calling right now." Well, maybe not phrased that way, but something along those lines.
The Contacts app is now renamed the People app designed for integrating profile data between apps and social networks.
Face Recognition
ICS is packed with many cool new features. Instead of using a pin or password to lock your phone, you can use face recognition. That's very cool, but it actually failed in the demo, so hopefully there's a backup plan when the lights are dim or something else interferes with the camera.
Data Usage
ICS now has data usage built into the phone. Not only can you tell how much data you've used, you can arrange for the data to shut off when you've reached your limit. You can also set up data management strategies like you would power management. This will come in very handy for anyone who has a limit on the amount of data that comes with their phone plan.
NFC Features
The Nexus S came with NFC, and Google has been working on Google Wallet and other ways to use NFC features. Now you can use the NFC to tap and share items with other users who also have NFC chips. This is like the Bump app or the old Palm beaming system, only easier to use - when you have compatible devices.
Camera Tweaks
Not only can you use the new face unlock feature, you can also do more video and still picture editing from your phone or device. This makes it even easier to carry the camera on your phone as the only camera you need to keep with you. You can now drop out the background behind you or add live fun-house like effects to video while chatting over Google Talk. Yes, iOS users have been able to do this for a while, but now Android users can, too.