Developing Mobile Web Based Application
Developing Mobile Web Based Applications: An Introduction
Date: 10/11/2013
Unit Title:
Unit Number: H17J34
Word Count: 1279
Contents Page
Introduction
In this essay I will examine and discuss the following areas; the structure of the mobile industry, the differences between the ranges of platforms available, the target device range along with design principles, product development and design solutions.
Structure of the Mobile Industry
A mobile device is relatively small, handheld computing device that usually consists of a touch screen and/or miniature keyboard. Prime examples of these are the Apple iPhone or the Samsung Galaxy although there are many others that also fall into the category. Companies like Nokia, Blackberry and many more all create their own version of mobile device. All mobile devices have an Operating System (OS) and are capable of running applications or apps for short. Prime examples of these operating systems are Apples iOS or Google’s Android. Many of these devices are also equipped with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS that allow them to be connected to the Internet or other compatible devices. These devices can be used Companies such as Everything Everywhere (EE), o2, 3 and many more offer mobile data connections for these devices.
The differences between available platforms explained
Android
Android is a Linux based OS sponsored by Google. It is also developed along with help from developers of hardware and software such as Intel, HTC, ARM and many more all of these being part of the Open Handset Alliance. Android can be found on handsets such as the Samsung Galaxy.
iOS iOS is the OS used by apple devices such as the iPhone, iPod and iPad which is based on Mac OS X. All iOS are currently developed by Apple and produced by Foxconn or many others of Apples partners. Apple devices biggest market is young adults. iOS devices are notoriously hard to rep
Blackberry OS
Blackberry OS is
Date: 10/11/2013
Unit Title:
Unit Number: H17J34
Word Count: 1279
Contents Page
Introduction
In this essay I will examine and discuss the following areas; the structure of the mobile industry, the differences between the ranges of platforms available, the target device range along with design principles, product development and design solutions.
Structure of the Mobile Industry
A mobile device is relatively small, handheld computing device that usually consists of a touch screen and/or miniature keyboard. Prime examples of these are the Apple iPhone or the Samsung Galaxy although there are many others that also fall into the category. Companies like Nokia, Blackberry and many more all create their own version of mobile device. All mobile devices have an Operating System (OS) and are capable of running applications or apps for short. Prime examples of these operating systems are Apples iOS or Google’s Android. Many of these devices are also equipped with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS that allow them to be connected to the Internet or other compatible devices. These devices can be used Companies such as Everything Everywhere (EE), o2, 3 and many more offer mobile data connections for these devices.
The differences between available platforms explained
Android
Android is a Linux based OS sponsored by Google. It is also developed along with help from developers of hardware and software such as Intel, HTC, ARM and many more all of these being part of the Open Handset Alliance. Android can be found on handsets such as the Samsung Galaxy.
iOS iOS is the OS used by apple devices such as the iPhone, iPod and iPad which is based on Mac OS X. All iOS are currently developed by Apple and produced by Foxconn or many others of Apples partners. Apple devices biggest market is young adults. iOS devices are notoriously hard to rep
Blackberry OS
Blackberry OS is
References: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_device http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_platforms http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_operating_system http://glenfarrelly.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/types-of-mobile-devices.html http://www.devx.com/wireless/Article/45208 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IOS http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_(operating_system) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BlackBerry http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_phone