MOBILE OPERATING SYSTEMS

2015

MOBILE OPERATING SYSTEMSTECHNO INDIA COLLEGE(TI), BCA(K1) By Akash Kr. Palakashpal442@gmail.comWindows VS iOS VS AndroidMOBILE OPERATING SYSTEMS

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Windows & iOS & Android

HISTORY OF Operating SystemsAndroid : The development of Android started in 2003 by Android. which was purchased by Google in 2005. The Fast version is ALPHA(1.0) but we cant get it but the second version BETA(1.1) released on November 5, 2007. After that we got so many updates now we are using Android LOLLIPOP(5.1) .IOS :On June 29, 2007, Apple released the first version of iOS 1.x series release was 1.1.5. Now we are using iOS 8.3Windows : Windows Phone(WP) is a family ofmobile operating systemdeveloped byMicrosoft forSmartphone the fast windows phone comes with Windows 7 which is released publicly on November 8, 2010 in theU.S. And now we r using 8.1 but we get update windows 10.

About Android Android(based on theLinux Kernel) is fromGoogle Inc. It has the largest installed base worldwide on Smartphone's. Most of Android isfree and open-source software.

iOS(originallyiPhone OS) is amobile operating systemdeveloped byApple Inc.and distributed exclusively for Apple hardware. It is the operating system that powers many of the company'siDevices.

Windows Phone(WP) is a family ofmobile operating systemsdeveloped byMicrosoftforsmartphonesas the replacement successor toWindows MobileandZune. Windows Phone features a new user interface derived fromMetro design language. Unlike Windows Mobile, it is primarily aimed at the consumer market rather than theenterprisemarket.Apple vs. Google vs. Microsoft

AndroidWindows OSiOS The most recent version of Android offers something different and enticing in the form of highly customizable home screens a feature that iPhones never support.Windows 8 has the most innovative mobile UI it has taken the concept of live tiles to a different level by adding interactivity.Apple iOS 6 is bound to follow it tried and tested formula of keeping things simple. Every new iOS version has added better functionality to the user interface, making the UI intuitive and easy to operate.Comparison of User InterfaceWinner: Android

Apps We can bump Windows Phone straight out of the running here because it trails way behind Android and iOS when it comes to overall app numbers and app quality.Android apps 1.3 millioniOS apps 1.2 millionWindows Phone apps 300,000 Traditionally iOS has been a more lucrative platform for developers and easier to develop for, so there has been a tendency for new apps to appear there first, but that is changing as Androids market share continues to grow. The Play Store still has a higher percentage of free apps than the App Store, but in terms of variety and quality we have to give this one to iOS.Winner: iOSBut Alternative app stores and side loading the WINNER IS ANDROID OS Updates All three platforms are updated on a pretty regular basis. There are big releases with new features and occasional redesigns every few months, and smaller releases to deal with bug fixes a little more frequently than that. Microsoft and Apple maintain greater control over the software, so its easier for them to roll out updates and compatible devices tend to upgrade to the latest version in a timely fashion. Apple always leaves behind a couple older devices each year when new software comes out, so its not entirely free of fragmentation, but it does better than Microsoft or Google. For example, Windows Phone 7 devices cant be updated to Windows Phone 8. If you opt for a Nexus Android device then youll get the latest updates quickly, but if you dont, you may never get an update. Samsung, Sony, and LG have finally begun providing some updates, but youre at their mercy, and the mercy of your wireless carrier, which also has decided that it should have the right to test and release all new software updates for Windows Phone and Android. Apple is exempt.

Winner: iOSBasic calling and messaging functionality is good on all three platforms. Google has made moves to fold everything into Hangouts, so you can send messages via Wi-Fi, data network, or SMS. You can also make video calls online. FaceTime and iMessage are basically exactly the same thing on the iOS platform. Skype is Microsofts answer, but its separate from your standard SMS. Skype works on every platform; Hangouts doesnt work on Windows Phone; iMessages and FaceTime are only for iOS and Mac OS X.Calls and messaging

Winner:TieMuch has been made of the supposedly toxic hell stew that is Android, but the threat of malware is grossly exaggerated by the competition. The truth is that most people will never encounter a problem because they dont go outside the Play Store for apps. Specific manufacturers like Samsung have taken extra efforts to beef up security for the enterprise market.Apple is already firmly entrenched in corporate America and has also worked on improved security for general consumers, most notably with the Touch ID. The tight oversight that Apple has on apps and the ability to push updates out to more devices, more quickly, gives it a definite edge over Android.Windows Phone is not as widely used, and that means MDM programs focus on iOS and Android, but Microsoft is certainly working to improve security and woo the businessworld.SecurityWinner: iOS

Maps All three platforms offer a good maps solution, despitewhat youve heard. Key features are pretty similar, you can download maps for offline use, get accurate estimates based on current traffic conditions, and turn-by-turn directions for driving or walking. They all work well and should get you where youre going. Still, the scale and quality of Google Maps is unsurpassed. It has more points of interest and it is generally more detailed than Bing Maps or Apple Maps, but the accuracy can vary from place to place.

Winner: AndroidThis is another area where Apple extracts maximum value from the hardware it offers. The 8-megapixel camera in the iPhone 6has been numerically surpassed by Android phones like the Samsung Galaxy S5 and Windows Phones like the Nokia Lumia 1020, but theres more to a great camera than just the megapixel count. Apple does the best job capturing lighting, coloring, and other details.The camera apps on each platform are very good and very fast. For ease of use and best results without tweaking, the iOS camera app takes the cake. Theres more variation on Android simply because OEMs tend to add their own camera apps with lots of features, some good, some a bit gimmicky, but wed take Apples camera any day of the week.CameraWinner: iOSAppledoesnt make budget devices, and the latest iPhone is always among the most expensive handsets on the market, costing $200 with a two-year contract and $650 without. Last yearsiPhone 5Scomes in at $100 less. TheiPhone 5C which isa lot better than youd guessis as close asApplegets to budget at about $200 cheaper, but its still pricey.Microsofts main hardware partner Nokia (which it now owns) has always been good at producing quality hardware at relatively low prices. There are a wide range of Windows Phones at varying price points, and finally a few that push the limit and rival Android and iOS on specs.Its also worth remembering that hardware manufacturers like Samsung, ZTE, LG, Lenovo, and Huawei are signed up as Windows Phone 8.1 partners and could well produce some cheap handsets in the near future.Still, for sheer scale and variety nothing competes with Android. Theres a huge choice of low cost handsets from a wide variety of different manufacturers and the platform has been deliberately optimized to run on low end hardware. The fact that Android also leads the field in free apps makes it the natural choice for the budget-conscious. Chances are, if its a smartphone by HTC, Samsung, Sony, ZTE, Huawei, or LG, its running Android.AffordabilityWinner: AndroidTHANK YOUABHIJIT DASABHIK MAITRAABHINAB BANERJEEABHISHEK GHOSHAKASH KUMAR PALAKSHAY GUPTAAMAN MITTALGROUP MEMBERSTHANK YOU