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A Review of Android and iOS Mobile Platforms

Introduction to Computing

2012

Introduction to Computing A Review of Android and iOS Mobile Platforms

Table of Contents
............................................................................................................................. 1 Table of Contents................................................................................................... 2 Executive Summary .............................................................................................. 3 Introduction........................................................................................................... 3 Objectives.............................................................................................................. 4 Major Features and Functionalities .......................................................................4 Android - 4.2 Jelly Bean...................................................................................... 4 Features and Functionalities of the Samsung SIII on 4.2 Jelly Bean.................4 Apple iOS iOS6................................................................................................. 6 Features and Functionalities of the iPhone5 on iOS6.......................................6 Market Share ........................................................................................................ 7 Android............................................................................................................... 8 Apple iOS............................................................................................................ 8 Advantages and Disadvantages of both mobile platforms.....................................9 Android............................................................................................................... 9 Apple iOS6.......................................................................................................... 9 The role of Application Developer .......................................................................10 Conclusion........................................................................................................... 10 Recommendations............................................................................................... 11 Glossary of Terms................................................................................................ 12 References .......................................................................................................... 13 Bibliography......................................................................................................... 14 Appendixes ......................................................................................................... 15 Appendixes 1.1................................................................................................. 15 Appendixes 1.2................................................................................................. 16

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Executive Summary
The rationale behind this report was to critically analyse and review the Android and Apple iOS Operating system. This report focuses on the: 1. Major features and functionalities of 2 different mobile platforms 2. Market share commanded by Android OS and iOS 3. Advantages and disadvantages of both Android OS and iOS 4. The role of application developers. The report concludes that, although there are still improvements to be made on the implementations of the OS, both the mobile phones that the OS is currently on are very advanced and have the functionalities of being a PA to its owners. It is widley suggested that Anriod is capturing the mobile platform market with a visible leap in the front of other players in the industry, one of the reasons for this is because the licence for andriod is generally avialabe with many mobile phones and tablets.

Introduction
This report aims to focus on Google Android and Apple iOS mobile platforms. The rationale behind this report is to conduct a critical review of both Android and iOS mobile platform; where the report will be ruminating over the major functionalities of both mobile platforms, the share of the market that they both command. Whist both mobile platform has its share of the market there will be a review into the advantages and disadvantages of both system.

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For background on Mobile Operating systems please refer to Appendix 1.1 For background on Android and Apple iOS Operating systems please refer to Appendix 1.2

Objectives
This report will be focusing on the Apple iOS6 from Apple which is currently running on the new Apple iphone 5 and the new ipad. On the other hand the report will also be focusing on the Google Android, 4.2 Jelly Bean which is also running on the Samsung SIII phone and the new tablets.

Major Features and Functionalities

Android - 4.2 Jelly Bean

Androids has since the launch date seen an incremental enhancements to its operating system which in turns adds or fixes the previous OS. dessert of a sugary treat (The latest release is 4.2 Jelly Bean). At every major release, the new Operating system will be name after a

Features and Functionalities of the Samsung SIII on 4.2 Jelly Bean Samsung SIII: Direct Call
This smart phone knows when you want to talk by calling the number you were texting if you decide to call the

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recipient. This is done by lifting your mobile to your ear and it will dial that particular number for you automatically.

Samsung SIII: Svoice (Google Now)

You can now tell your phone to snooze the alarm, answer an incoming call, turn up the music and even tell the camera to take a picture. The phone will respond to you if you ask any questions that needs and answer like, setting the alarm for tomorrow.

Samsung SIII: Paranormal

Samsung GALAXY S III has been designed get the best shots for you; it automatically snaps a torrent of 8 shots guaranteeing the best one every time. This panorama feature allows you capture large images; this comes in handy especially at any reunion group picture an impressive impression on sightseers.

Samsung SIII: Smart Alert

With this feature, you phone tells you what has happened since you have left it. It will give you a vibrating alert when you pick it back up and inform you of any missed calls and messages.

Samsung SIII: Smart Stay

The Samsung SIII is built with a ground-breaking Smart Stay feature, the S III is automatically aware of when you are steering at the phone; it stops you from always touching the phone for back light. This is done using and impressive method of the front camera looking into your eyes.

Samsung SIII: S-Beam

S-Beam allows you to share anything like pictures, documents, videos. It is an easy way of bonding, all that needs to be done is to put the backs of the two Samsung SIII mobiles together and connects and share.

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Apple iOS iOS6

The new iPhone5 has been hailed by Apple and being the thinnest, fastest and lightest iPhone than its prototypes. day-to-day things/tasks even better. iOS6 was released in late this year 2012, and it has been an evolution of the OS, it is said to give make

Features and Functionalities of the iPhone5 on iOS6 iOS6: Phone

One the new improvements to the iOS6 is that when a call comes in, to access more options, all you need to do is swipe up. Options like reply with pre-defined or custom iMessage or SMS or set a reminder to call the person back. (Marshall, 2012) With this feature, you can set the time and the location of when you want it to happen, e.g. you can set a reminder to call back to strat when you get home.

iOS6: FaceTime
On the iPhone5 the HD camera give a quality that is astonishing as you will feel as if the person you are talking to is in the same room as you.

iOS6: Suri
Siri has undergone an improvement in iOS6, this brings good news to UK customers; on iOS6 Siri can do local searches, so no more limitations. On iOS6 Suri has been programmed to give you driving directions, tell you what time films are on, provide football scores and launch apps; with the
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iOS6, Suri has been programmed to understand more questions and languages.

iOS6: Maps
Apple has decided to go it alone on this new operating system with the help of data provider TomTom. The Map app has a turn-by-turnnavigation which allows you to focus on where you are going rather than looking on the screen.

iOS6: Mail
With the new wide screen, the new iPhone allows you to see more massages on the screen, allows you to see attachment and also add attachments to the emails you are sending, there is also a function called pull to refresh; this allows you to pull the page down and it refreshes your email accounts.

iOS 6: Facebook
Facebook has joined in with the integration that Twitter had on iOS; now you have the ability to post updates and share photos on your Facebook page.

iOS 6: Passbook
Passbook is a function which is an Apples app for loyalty cards, boarding cards, and any other cards that is taking up room in your purse or wallet. The Passbook operates on time and location based system; so the passes and ticket that you need will appear on your screen when you need them so, still no searching through the phone.

Market Share

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Mobile phones and other hand help devices are certainly not just a system of making and receiving calls; it is just like having a computer in your pocket.

Android
Since the launch of its first powered phone Android had taken the world by storm; by the end of 2010, it became the worlds leading mobile phone platform taking the first place from Symbian. great mobile platform, maybe due to Android has proven to be a its openness of use and

development not only for mobile phone devices but also for televisions, cameras and netbooks, it the third quarter of 2012, it accounted for the 75 percent of the 181.1 million of the mobiles sold. It was said by Kevin Restivo that Android, having topped the 100 million unit mark last quarter, reached a new record level in a single quarter. By comparison, Android's total volumes for the quarter were greater than the total number of smartphones shipped in 2007, the year that Android was officially announced. Samsung once again led all vendors in this space (Restivo, 2012)

Apple iOS
For many years now, Apple iOS has been the main dominator in the mobile market, and this is for both profit and shares; a soughed after

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position to be in within the industry. The industry being at a mature stage now with so many new entrants and new innovations, Apple has been vulnerable to the low-cost Android mobile platform. Though it is difficult times for many industries, Apple has dropped prices on its older products to fend off threats. Has all it worked? Well, earlier in the year Apple dominated a large share of 77 percent the profits in the mobile industry, but now controls 59 percent. Kevin Restivo also state in his research that iOS was a distant second place to Android, but was the only other mobile operating system to amass double-digit market share for the quarter. (Restivo, 2012)

Advantages and Disadvantages of both mobile platforms

Android
Advantages Disadvantages Google now - quick response to Because Android OS is an "open questions and consistent source" it makes the OS vulnerable to hacking Smart Stay - allows you to read There are some fragmentation on books undisturbed the Android cause crashes on the apps It can support multiple cameras Smart Alert you will not need to miss any important messages Widgets that you can use to customise your home page

Apple iOS6
Advantages Disadvantages The new call options allows you to Map there are some flaws i.e. send custom messages some streets are missed out and villages placed in the wrong places The new Do not Disturb function G-Mail has a way it groups emails helps you to schedule your day according to topics, the Apple iOS does not have this.
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Suri understands more languages it can be used to post on Facebook With emails you can assign VIP status to your important emails

Suri is slow to respond compared to S-voice (Google Now). No widgets on the home page (only weather or stock)

The role of Application Developer

Application Developers administer all features of the application development process they are to develop applications with the mind of making things more simple to do, to give the user ultimate control. They are to ensure that the applications designed are user friendly and meet the purpose to which it was developed for. Both OS application developer have a set objectives and policy to work with as guidelines from the companies.

Conclusion
From the findings of this report it is clear that Android in its progressive stage has managed to attract a great portion of users and it is still developing whilst Apple iOS is still keeping part of the market based on its brand and new enhancements to if previous OS. Many may say that Androids advantage is the fact that it has an open source to which many developers can build their own apps and share with the world and also the fact that many mobile phone companies are licensed to the OS; but, Apple will continue to keep its status with many users that are familiar to the OS and many still remain loyal to the brand. Whilst both OS are created with high specifications, it is clear that there are some disadvantages to the OS which the developers are working to resolve for the best user friendly interface for the users.

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Recommendations

Reliant on what your interests are, both phones compared in this report bring the best functions to help the users to plan their days and share with friends. For both phones there are millions of apps to help organise yourself and to ensure you only carry your mobile phone around with you as both Phone seem to have been developed to be a your PA. From the conclusion, it is therefore recommended that if you have been a previous user of any of the OS, keep to it but if you want to be adventurous and want compatibility with many other mobile or hand held devices the Android OS is a better choice.

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Glossary of Terms

Application Developers Features

The people that develop the apps for the hand held devices. Services capabilities and applications that the mobile phone offers its users. An intelligent personal assistant available for Google's Android operating system. New Operating system for Apple.

Google Now iOS 6

Mobile Operating System Is an operating system that is specially developed to run on mobile devices. OS Open Source PA Widgets Operating System. A system that is open to editing, and further development by many users. Personal Assistant. Allows the user to interface with the application and operating system (IT, 2012). It is the homepage of your hand held device which can be customised by you. New Operating system for Android.

4.2 Jelly Bean

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References
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Bibliography
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Appendixes Appendixes 1.1 Mobile Operating System

A mobile operating system, also known as OS is a system specially designed for mobile devices i.e. handheld devices. This system OS, is a software platform of which application programs can run on mobile devices. This is just like how Windows operating system powers your desktop or laptop computer. There are different types of OS in circulation at the present moment, some of which are: 1. Android OS (Google Inc.) 2. Bada (Samsung Electronics) 3. BlackBerry OS (Research In Motion) 4. iPhone OS / iOS (Apple) 5. MeeGo OS (Nokia and Intel) 6. Palm OS (Garnet OS) 7. Symbian OS (Nokia) 8. webOS (Palm/HP) 9. Windows Mobile (Windows Phone 7) The two of which this report focused on are Google Android and Apple iOS

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Appendixes 1.2

Google Android
Android was originally developed by Android Inc.; who was financially supported by Google and was made public in 2007. Android was a Linux grounded operating system which was mainly designed for mobile devices, for instance smartphones and tablet computers. The first Android phone was launched in October 2008 and it became a global phenomenon by the end of 2010 and has become of the world leading mobile platforms.

Apple iOS
Apple iOS mobile platform was designed be Apple and also is distributed by Apple. One of the main aims of development was for the iphone and iPod Touch; it has since been extended to other Apple devices for sustainability as it is an advance system. The Apple Ios is not licensed to any non-Apple hardware. The first phone with the Apple iOS system was released in 2007. It has then been advanced since 2007 and this report will be focusing on the Apple I iOS6.

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