MOBILE OPERATING SYSTEMS (MOBILE OS)

 MOBILE OPERATING SYSTEMS (MOBILE OS)

Like a computer operating system, a mobile operating system is the software platform for mobile devices on top of which other programs run. When you purchase a mobile device, the manufacturer will have chosen the mobile OS for that specific device. The mobile operating system is responsible for determining the functions and features available on your device, such as thumbwheel, keyboards, WAP, synchronization with applications, e-mail, text messaging and more.

The mobile operating system will also determine which third-party applications can be used on your device. Some of the more common and well-known mobile operating systems include the following:

Apple iOS

Apple’s iOS mobile operating system powers the company’s line of mobile devices like the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple TV. Apple iOS was originally called the iPhone OS but was renamed in 2010 to reflect the operating system’s evolving support for additional Apple devices. Apple updated iOS to iOS 9 in 2015 in conjunction with the company’s OS X El Capitan operating system release.

Google Android

Google Android is a mobile operating system based on Linux that has quickly become the biggest competitor to Apple iOS in the mobile device market. Google originally released Android’s source code under open source licenses, and today the company continues to develop the mobile OS privately prior to major update releases that are made available to OEMs and the public.Manufacturers of Android-powered smartphone and tablet devices include Samsung, Sony, Asus, Amazon, HTC and LG, as well as Google itself.

Windows Phone

Originally called the Windows Mobile platform and then Windows Phone, Microsoft’s mobile OS is available on a variety of devices from a variety of wireless operators. You will find Windows Phone on Microsoft hardware devices as well as Nokia, Dell, HP, Motorola, Palm and i-mate products. Microsoft unveiled the latest release of its mobile operating system, Windows 10 Mobile, in late 2015 as part of the Windows 10 family of operating systems.