What is OS in a smartphone. Operating systems of mobile devices. Here are some other features of this OS

Computer security

MINISTRY OF BRANCH OF RUSSIA

Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution

higher professional education

Samara State Aerospace University named after academician S. P. Queen

(National Research University) "(SSAU)

Department of Informatics and Computational Mathematics

OS for mobile devices

Group student 02401.50

Larkova E.S.

Samara 2016

1. Introduction

1 Overview of modern mobile operating systems

2.5 Windows Phone

2.6 Blackberry OS

2.9 Ubuntu Phone OS

Conclusion

List of sources used

List of electronic catalog sources

1. Introduction

Mobile operating system (mobile OS) is an operating system for smartphones, tablets, PDAs or other mobile devices. Mobile operating systems combine the functionality of a PC OS with features for mobile and handheld devices: touch screen, cellular communication, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS-navigation, camera, video camera, speech recognition, voice recorder, music player, NFC and infrared remote control.

Modern mobile phones are becoming more and more "smart", it is not for nothing that they are called smartphones (translated from English smart phone - smart phone). A smartphone is a mobile phone equipped with a powerful operating system, which in turn allows you to run many applications at the same time. In other words, a smartphone is like a computer. It can perform almost all of the actions that we perform when working at a computer, but on a much smaller scale.

The operating system is the hallmark of all devices. Operating systems for mobile devices are diverse, but more than 95% of the market is occupied by just a few of them, namely Android from Google and iOS - Apple's operating system. All the rest together account for less than 5% of the market, this includes Windows Phone and Blackberry OS.

Previously popular cell phone makers have given way to younger, vibrant Southeast Asian firms, most of which rely on Android, which was launched in 2006, as the OS for their devices. Although it is possible that the breakthrough in their development occurred thanks to this operating system.

The share of Android at the end of 2014 was 84.7%, iOS 11.7%, Windows Phone 2.5%, Blackberry 0.5%, others 0.6%. At the same time, the share of Android in the market for mobile operating systems continues to grow.

The purpose This work is the study of modern mobile operating systems, an overview of their advantages and disadvantages.

Tasks:

1.List modern mobile operating systems;

.Identify the advantages and disadvantages of each of the systems;

.Track the history of development and releases of each system.

2. Overview of modern mobile operating systems

.1 Symbian OS

The operating system used in smartphones and communicators. Symbian OS is the successor to the EPOC32 operating system developed by Psion for its handheld computers. In 1998-2000. a significant part of the system has been rewritten to optimize the code to work on devices with limited resources... Symbian OS is developed and marketed by the Symbian consortium. Symbian consortium was founded in June 1998 by such companies as: Nokia (47.9%), Psion, Ericsson (15.6%), Motorola. A little later, this consortium was joined by such smartphone manufacturers as: Sony Ericsson (13.1%), Siemens, Panasonic, Fujitsu, Samsung, Sony, Sanyo.OS is written almost entirely in C ++, but there is support for Java.

The advantages of this system:

· The main advantage: it was intended specifically for mobile devices and their not very high technical capacities;

· The system does not load much memory and the central processor;

· Convenient file management;

· Implemented such a useful function as freeing memory if the program is not already in use;

· High stability of the operating system.

Disadvantages:

· To communicate with a PC, you need to install drivers;

· Very often, after the release of a new version of Symbian OS, a smartphone is not always compatible with old programs;

· A phone with such an operating system often slows down due to the installation of a large number of programs.

on January 2013, Nokia released an official statement: "The device that showed our visualization capabilities and entered the market in mid-2012 was the last Nokia device with Symbian." Symbian operating system is now in support mode.

.2 Android

operating smartphone mobile tablet

Today, the most common operating system for mobile devices is Android. The first version of the operating system was released in 2008, after which there were several updates to the system, which is used by most manufacturers of smartphones and tablets. The Android OS is based on the Linux kernel. In addition to smartphones and tablets running Android OS, other devices also work: eBooks, netbooks, wrist Watch and even TVs and glasses (Google glass).

Advantages:

· Thanks to open source code, anyone can create their own application, so if you decide to choose special programs for your tablet or download games for Android, then finding them will not be difficult. There are special sites for this, and for registration it is enough to have a Google account;

· A feature of this system is the absolute equality of all applications - both built-in and installed by the user. And the choice of the default program is done by simply pressing the setting button. This flexibility is virtually unavailable to other operating systems;

· The OS is multitasking, has high performance and easy integration with Google services;

· The ability to install applications without an Internet connection;

· There is a voice google management Now;

· Particular attention is paid to the security of personal information. To do this, all applications are launched in a separate memory area and in their own virtual machine.

· There is cloudy google app Drive, 15 GB of cloud space is provided.

Disadvantages:

· Many current versions - for many devices a new version enters too late or does not appear at all, so developers have to develop applications focusing on older versions;

· High susceptibility to hacker attacks due to the openness of the code;

· High battery consumption;

· Almost always needs some work.

Android OS Versions:

1.Android 1.0 - Apple Pie - September 23, 2008

.Android 1.1 - Banana bread (Bender) - February 9, 2009

.Android 1.6 - Donut - September 15, 2009

.Android 2.0 \\ 2.1 - Eclair - October 26, 2009 \\ January 12, 2010

.Android 2.2 - Froyo - May 20, 2010

7.Android 2.3.x - Gingerbread - December 6, 2010

.Android 3.0 \\ 3.1 - Honeycomb - February 2011

.Android 4.0 - Ice Cream Sandwich - October 19, 2011

.Android 4.1 \\ 4.2 \\ 4.3 - Jelly Bean - June 27, 2012 \\ October 29, 2012 \\ July 24, 2013

11.Android 4.4 - KitKat - October 31, 2013

.Android 5.0 \\ 5.1 - Lollipop - November 3, 2014 \\ December 3, 2014

.Android 6.0 - Marshmallow - May 28, 2015

2.3 iOS

Operating iOS system (iPhone OS) is a mobile operating system developed by Apple only for its devices (iPhone, iPad, Apple TV). It was first introduced in 2007 with a mobile iPhone, this presentation showed the direction of development for all smartphone manufacturers. From that moment on, the standard for smartphones became big screen, no buttons, convenient operating system. There is an application store for downloading applications for iOS App Store.

Advantages:

· Security - it is difficult to infect a gadget on the iOS platform with a virus or disable it out of ignorance;

· Cloud storage data, automatic saving of backups - the first option allows file sharing on all Apple devices, the second will protect against the loss of all user data in the event of a gadget breakage or theft;

· Economy - Apple guarantees long battery life even with a high level of workload;

· Lack of software glitches - no freezes and strange behavior;

· High speed of work;

· High quality software and thoughtfulness. In addition, Apple is updating the hardware in its devices every 1-1.5 years;

· Quality work in wireless networks - the device automatically switches from mobile data transmission to Wi-Fi, and vice versa;

· Lack of custom settings;

· Impossibility to replace or delete standard applications;

· Closedness of the file system - the impossibility of direct transfer of files to Apple iPhone, iPod and iPad, lack of opportunities for full review the contents of the device;

· Limited use of software - the formula "one email client - one browser - one application store" is not liked by all users;

· Pricing - the fact that all applications for iOS are paid is nothing new to anyone, just not everyone is willing to pay for quality.

IOS 7 includes an active anti-theft feature that reliably protects and makes your iPhone much less attractive to thieves. Using Activation Lock in conjunction with the Find My iPhone service, you can easily locate a missing gadget and remotely block access to it. Moreover, this lock cannot be removed by flashing until you enter your Apple ID and password.

We should also mention viruses on iOS. Viruses for mobile devices from Apple exist and, although they appear quite rarely, almost every one of them poses a fairly serious threat to tablets and smartphones. More than half of the viruses written for iOS, like malware for other operating systems is financial gain by their developers, that is, misappropriation money users of iPad and other mobile devices from Apple. The fact that viruses for iOS exist in small numbers is explained by several factors:

· the lack of interest of hackers in users of Apple devices due to their relatively small number in comparison with the owners of Android gadgets;

· a small number of vulnerabilities in the operating system itself;

· strict professional policy of the company regarding the allowed for publication in the App Store mobile content.

It is quite easy to protect your iPad or smartphone from viruses. To do this, you just need to follow a few simple rules: regularly update the antivirus, download programs only from the official store, do not follow the links located in the letters arriving in the mail from unknown senders.

Release of system versions:

.iOS 1 - June 29, 2007;

.iOS 2 - July 11, 2008;

.iOS 3 - June 17, 2009;

.iOS 4 - June 21, 2010

.iOS 5 - October 12, 2011;

.iOS 6 - September 19, 2013;

.iOS 7 - September 18, 2013;

.iOS 8 - June 2, 2014;

.iOS 9 - September 16, 2015;

.iOS 10 is expected to be released on June 13, 2016.

.4 Windows Phone

The mobile operating system, developed by Microsoft, is the successor to Windows Mobile, albeit incompatible with it, with a completely new interface and integration of Microsoft services: Xbox Live gaming and Zune media player. Unlike its predecessor, Windows Phone is more consumer-oriented than enterprise-oriented.

Advantages:

· The speed and smoothness of the interface. The system does not slow down, it is extremely responsive and very pleasant to work with;

· Battery life. Under active load "vindophones" calmly survive until the evening of the second day;

· Convenience and ease of use;

· Built-in and easy-to-use office suite;

· No shortage problem random access memory... Even with a small amount of RAM, the system can be used comfortably. Unless, of course, you install "heavy" games and applications;

· Due to the closed nature of the system - a small number of viruses;

· The list of available formats is very limited;

· Poor selection of applications;

· Completely closed OS, applications only from MS Marketplace;

· Slow platform development;

· No real multitasking, apps are frozen in the background;

· Not all OS versions support file transfer via Bluetooth;

· No micro-SD support;

· No file manager. File system completely opaque;

· Contact information is automatically transferred to the cloud, whether you like it or not;

· It is not possible to establish a static IP in the connection, and therefore connect to an ad-hoc network;

· Can't change the font size;

· Severely limited customization

Work on a major Windows Mobile update could have started back in 2004, tentatively titled "Photon," but the process moved slowly and the project was closed as a result. In 2008 Microsoft reformed windows command Mobile and began developing a new mobile operating system. Product output under windows name The Phone was announced for 2009, but due to several delays, Microsoft decided to develop Windows Mobile 6.5 as an interim release. The reason for this was the incompatibility of the new operating system with Windows Mobile applications.

.Windows Phone 7. On February 15, 2010 in Barcelona, \u200b\u200bthe release of a new mobile operating system, Windows Phone 7, was first announced. The first version was officially presented on October 11, 2010, and on October 21, smartphones on new platform went on sale in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. Windows Phone 7 was available in five languages.

.Windows Phone 7.5. In February 2011 at Mobile World Congress 2011 Microsoft Corporation first announced the following windows update Phone, and already in April at the MIX conference 2011 in Las Vegas spoke about the details of this update, which was called Mango. The company later officially announced that this operating system update would receive serial number 7.5.

.Windows Phone 8. On June 20, 2012, Windows Phone 8 was announced at a conference hosted by Microsoft called Windows Phone Summit.

.Windows Phone 8.1. The presentation of the new update took place on April 2, 2014 at the annual Microsoft event - Build 2014.

.Windows Phone 10. On the official facebook page company representatives announced that it will be possible to update the first devices to Windows 10 Mobile in December 2015. Official sources have not announced the exact date yet. When Windows 10 for smartphones comes out, in order to update your device to it, it is necessary that it meet only two parameters: at least 8 GB of internal memory and the installed OS is Windows Phone 8.1 Lumia Denim.

The platform may be of interest primarily to the following categories of users: those who need constant use of Microsoft office and corporate products; those who want to buy a smartphone of an inexpensive or mid-priced category and get good functionality and autonomy, albeit to the detriment of the choice of programs.

2.5 Blackberry OS

An operating system with a core set of applications for smartphones and communicators manufactured by Research In Motion Limited (RIM).

Advantages:

· Settings menu flexibility;

· When you turn on any device for the first time, you will be prompted to view small tips that will teach you how to operate your smartphone;

· Convenient management of applications, including inactive ones;

· In addition to the standard locking methods, the device can be secured using the "Picture Password". This is a unique, safe and ingenious way at the same time. A picture with many numbers will appear on the screen, and you need to move one pre-selected number to a location on the screen that you specified. The location of the numbers on the screen is different every time - it is virtually impossible to calculate this figure. If you make a mistake 10 times, you will need to enter a password (create in advance);

· Possibility and simplicity of connection to various data storages;

· Support for a large number of codecs and formats (almost all);

· When incoming call, in addition to basic information, you can configure additional information about the caller;

· Ability to synchronize with a printer for printing;

· Built-in office suite;

· We should also mention the Password Manager. Previously it was built into the firmware of all Blackberry, which made it possible to recover from backup without unnecessary problems. Now it is a separate application with the same functionality: storing passwords under a password;

· Convenient application store;

· Supports work with Android applications. Apps that are not found in the BlackBerry app store can be installed using .apk files from third-party stores;

· There is a Blend function for working with phones from a PC or tablet;

· Excellent mail implementation;

· In BlackBerry 10, the system analyzes the user's typing style and adapts to it, this happens very quickly;

· There are no connections with popular instant messengers, which means that you cannot send a message from the contact menu, you need to launch a separate application;

· Lack of synchronization with the desktop browser;

· Lack of automatic app updates;

· The quality of implementation of individual applications and system functions is poor;

.BlackBerry OS 5.0 - Released by RIM at the end of 2009;

.BlackBerry OS 6.0 - August 2010;

.BlackBerry OS 7.0 - Summer 2011;

.BlackBerry OS 10 - January 30, 2013 OS is considered a system with high functionality and stability. Those users who are looking for a system for mail and actively correspond - it is worth thinking about this operating system. At the moment, the system is not used as actively as Android, iOS and Windows Phone due to illiterate marketing policies, but BlackBerry CEO John Chen said that in 2016 an update is planned for the latest version of the OS, “... which will be certified by NIAP, this means that the system has passed the strictest government security test, which allows us to continue to support government and regulatory customers who use BlackBerry and require high level security and privacy ".

2.6 Tizen

It is an open source operating system based on the Linux kernel. Tizen is backed by the non-profit development consortium Linux Foudation and nearby large companiesmembers of the Tizen Association consortium: these are both OEM manufacturers (such as Intel, Samsung, Panasonic, NEC, Huawei), and operators cellular communication (Orange, Vodafone, SK Telecom, Telef ónica, NTT DoCoMo). The Steering Committee (Technical Steering Group) is formed by Intel and Samsung. Initially, Tizen was conceived as an operating system, development for which was to take place entirely using Web technologies. The OS is the successor to such operating systems as MeeGo, LiMo and bada. Tizen has its own app store, Tizen Store, which is developed by Samsung. The corresponding software will be preinstalled on each device. All drivers for this platform were written from scratch. Perhaps that is why the first builds of Tizen are much faster and more stable than Android in the latest versions.

Advantages:

· Instant system response, OS does not slow down;

· The battery charge on version 2.4 lasts almost three days;

· The ability to connect to a computer in MassStorage mode;

· Wide development possibilities. According to some experts, the advantage of Tizen is that it does not support the [annoying] java machine. Development of applications for Tizen can be carried out in full using only a bunch of HTML5 / JavaScript / CSS.

· Fast development operating system.

Disadvantages:

· Delays are noticed in the transition from one program to another;

· Lack of connection of sports accessories. As a result, there is a lack of programs.

Version history:

· On April 30, 2012, the final version of Tizen 1.0 was released under the code name Larkspur;

When choosing a new smartphone, the user inevitably has to take into account a lot of technical parameters: camera resolution, battery capacity, processor power, display type and resolution, and so on. But first of all, it is important to decide under which operating system the smartphone will work.

The decision in favor of a particular operating system depends on how the new device will meet the user's expectations in terms of performing various tasks, whether he will be able to install specific applications or will have to be content with analogues, how the new gadget will interact with other mobile and stationary electronic devices.

And of course, the operating system largely determines the cost of the device.

In this article, we will look at the 3 main operating systems for smartphones, which by 2017 became the most popular and in demand in the world:

  • Android;
  • Windows Phone.

Sales volumes

According to analysts of the NetMarketShare portal, the main players in the market of mobile operating systems in 2017 are software products from Apple and Google. Windows Phone loses a tenth of a percent in sales every month. According to some forecasts, by 2020 Microsoft's OS may completely leave the market due to the fact that not only users, but also developers of mobile applications are losing interest in it.

As you can see from the graph, Android remains the leader in sales, despite the fact that Apple's operating system has shown steady growth over the past six months. However, it is possible that the balance of growth between Google and Apple in the coming weeks will change towards Android, given the appearance of a large number of interesting new products based on this OS, which were announced at the last MWC 2017 in Barcelona.

Now let's compare each OS separately and try to find out which operating system is best for a smartphone.

iOS

Apple products are a closed ecosystem. That is, one company is both a manufacturer of smartphones and tablets, and a supplier software... Therefore, Yabloko players can guarantee the highest quality and reliability of their devices, which, in turn, affects the price. So, the cost of the latest model from Apple IPhone 7 ranges from 1.5 thousand to 2 thousand dollars.

Advantages:

  • Simple and well thought-out shell interface
  • Spectacular design
  • A closed environment for developing high quality professional applications
  • No viruses
  • Constant updates

Disadvantages:

  • High cost of gadgets
  • Inability to customize the operating system for yourself
  • Small selection of apps compared to Google play
  • Extremely limited choice of devices for the user
  • It is necessary to synchronize with a PC and manage multimedia files through a separate program

It is believed that by choosing a device for iOS, the user buys not so much a device as an introduction to a fashionable brand. However, the high price here is fully justified by the excellent quality.

Android

The popularity of the operating system from Google is explained by the fact that a huge number of devices are released on its basis, not only smartphones and tablets, but also watches, bicycles and even cars. Android is unique and diverse at the same time - each user can very finely customize the original shell on his device.

Advantages:

  • Open source... Anyone who understands programming can write an application for Android and put it on Google Play
  • In this regard, more than 1.5 million programs for all occasions are available for both paid and free download.
  • One personal account gives access to all google services, many of which are very closely integrated with each other
  • Convenient synchronization with other devices through modules wireless or USB cable without additional software
  • Convenient and intuitive control
  • High performance and multitasking
  • Huge selection of manufacturers
  • A wide range of prices. A device on Android, depending on the configuration, can cost both 2 thousand and 32 thousand rubles

Disadvantages:

  • High vulnerability to hacker attacks and viruses
  • Among free apps there is a large amount of frankly low-quality software
  • A huge number of settings, which are sometimes difficult for an unprepared user to understand

An Android smartphone or tablet is ideal for those who have just started to master mobile technologiesand confident users. Considering the combination of OS pros and cons, it's safe to say that Android is the best operating system for a smartphone.

Perhaps the main thing here is to keep track of what and how you install and download, and not to delve into complex settings without the appropriate skills.

Windows Phone

Microsoft, unlike its competitors, who sometimes spy on each other's technological solutions, is trying to go its own way. As a result, the Windows Phone operating system has a unique design and specifics of work. And yet, gadgets for Windows Phone OS, to put it mildly, are not swept off the shelves.

Advantages:

  • One OS for mobile devices and PCs
  • Low system requirements
  • Windows Phone is annually recognized as the most secure OS in the world
  • Spectacular tiled interface
  • Quality applications

disadvantages

  • A small number of applications in the Marketplace branded store (about 300 thousand)
  • Incompatibility with popular applications. For example, there is no version of Instagram for Windows Phone. We have to use rather inconvenient analogs
  • Limited choice of gadget manufacturers
  • Lack of customization
  • A cumbersome system for transferring Windows Phone contacts to another OS
  • System errors
  • Inconvenient built-in Edge browser, which in this regard became a direct successor to Internet Explorer

As a rule, smartphones for Windows Phone are recommended for businessmen who can process various types of documents in one Microsoft Office software environment. At the same time, it is quite difficult to find a gadget for Windows Phone, for example, for a schoolboy.

As mentioned above, one of the main advantages of the Android operating system is the pricing policy of the manufacturers of smartphones that use this "operating system". For an acceptable cost of up to $ 150, a user can find a gadget on current version An OS with a robust and powerful hardware.

One of the most prominent smartphone manufacturers that perfectly combine modern technology, quality, reliability and affordability. If you prefer the accessibility and simplicity of the Android OS to other systems, and also choose a powerful and inexpensive smartphone, we recommend paying attention to the products of the British company Fly.

Why Fly

Since 2003, Fly has been producing mobile gadgets designed for the most massive consumer. Any user, regardless of profession, age, social status and earnings, can find their best smartphone for any requests and tasks. A businessman, student, schoolboy, athlete, builder, rescuer, traveler - everyone can find the perfect Fly for themselves.

Among the latest models, in which the whole range android capabilities Fly Cirrus 9 and Fly Cirrus 12 are combined with high-quality and reliable technical components, spectacular body design and a pleasant price.

Fly Cirrus 9

The gadget is an LTE-phablet with a large 5.5-inch screen on an IPS matrix and with HD resolution. On such a screen, it is incredibly convenient to work with various Android applications, watch movies, read books and process documentation. Responsible for performance and multitasking is a nimble 4-core processor at 1.25 GHz.

Fly Cirrus 9 is a great answer to those who complain that Android is draining your battery in a matter of hours. Thanks to the excellent optimization of the system, hardware and a capacious 2800 mAh battery, the smartphone will work stably up to 10 hours of talk time and up to 280 hours of standby time. Add to this high-quality cameras at 8 and 2 megapixels, a nice glossy design of the back panel and we get an excellent smartphone with a nice price tag - only $ 100.

Fly Cirrus 12

The Fly Cirrus 12 LTE smartphone will be the choice for those who like to take great photos with a smartphone. 13 and 5 megapixel cameras on a CMOS matrix inherited the model from the early Fly Cirrus 7, which in its time was called "camera phone" in many reviews. The 5-inch IPS screen delivers an excellent tactile experience with 2.5D technology, which allows you to create screens with a nice rounding of the edges.

The combination of an operating system is responsible for stability, convenience and performance in a smartphone. android systems 6.0 and a powerful 1.3GHz quad-core processor. And 8 hours of talk time and 150 hours of standby time will be provided by a capacious 2600 mAh battery.

Eventually

We have analyzed which operating systems in smartphones are the most popular in the world. When choosing a smartphone for a specific OS, consider the combination of advantages and disadvantages of each system and proceed from your own requests. We also recommend that you read an overview of the main characteristics of smartphones, which will help you choose the most suitable model for yourself.

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If you have decided on the requirements for mobile phone, its characteristics and parameters, then the choice of an operating system for a smartphone should be approached more carefully. First of all, you need to know that the phones can run the operating systems Android, iOS, Windows Phone.

Android

It is the most popular operating system today. Almost all smartphones are sold with this system installed. The developer of Android is the well-known Google corporation.

Advantages and disadvantages of Android

The latest versions of Android OS have an impressive list of features and benefits, let's list the most important ones:

  • at the OS Android open code, so any qualified programmer can write an application for their phone. This led to the emergence of a huge number of useful applications, some of which can be downloaded for free. In addition, the phone will already contain the most popular and necessary applications upon purchase. For example, Google+, Gmail, Google maps many other;
  • the Google Play store is extremely convenient and will allow you to download any game and program for your phone with just one click;
  • when connecting the phone to the computer via USB cable the device is recognized as a removable storage device. As a result, you can copy any information to your phone and memory card in the usual way;
  • the appearance of the operating system and, in particular, the desktop can be customized exactly for yourself, bring all the necessary applications to the fore and just arrange the icons in the desired order.

The disadvantages include the fact that the system is quite power-consuming, so you will need to charge the phone at least once every 2-3 days. High power consumption is usually associated with a large number of running applications. Android is constantly being updated. Therefore, there are often cases when the same applications cannot be launched on the same smartphone models.

IOS

This operating system was developed by Apple, so it can only be installed on devices of this brand.

Apple's OS advantages and disadvantages

  • this OS is fast. The system is designed in such a way that any virus attack is completely excluded;
  • iOS interface is the same on all devices. So unlike Android, you don't have to get used to your phone and search for all the icons you need;
  • power consumption also distinguishes these devices. The charge lasts much longer, which allows the owner to communicate in social networks, play and do much more for a long time;
  • on apple phones a special Siri module is installed. Thanks to what the owner can give voice commands device, sometimes even conduct a dialogue;
  • any applications can be downloaded from the AppStore. And both for the phone and for other devices, PC, tablet, laptop. A single account allows you to sync data from all devices.

The disadvantages include the impossibility of copying data from the device and to it, too, without the installed iTune program. Also, on Apple phones, you cannot expand the memory using memory cards. It is worth noting a very conservative approach to installing applications and using multimedia content.

Windows Phone

Both externally and in the process of use, you can recognize the usual Windows OS.

Advantages and disadvantages of a mobile version of Windows

  • simple and convenient tiled interface, similar to the latest desktop versions of Windows;
  • all familiar and familiar Microsoft applications can be used. All devices with the installed system can be synchronized. And together with the phone in your OS there will be Outlook, Windows Live and much more;
  • on the phone, you can view and edit documents created in Microsoft Office thanks to the software package on the device;
  • the phone on this OS is very fast;
  • xboxLive gaming service for gamers will open access to many games. Results can be saved and played with friends and colleagues.

The disadvantages include the fact that there are very few applications for the user in the online store MapketPlace. And if the device has Windows Phone 7, then without the Zune software installed on your PC, you will not be able to copy music, pictures and other data. But in Windows Phone 8, this flaw is eliminated.

Which is better: Android or Windows Phone? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each type of device? What are these operating systems intended for, what are they designed for? We will try to sort out these and other similar questions in the course of this article.

Introduction

Many users, when buying a new phone, cannot decide which model to buy. Moreover, we are also talking about the operating system on which the future smartphone will be based.

There are such opinions among the people: Android is an unfinished OS that has many flaws, as a result of which the performance of the device drops even with a strong hardware "hardware". IOs, on the contrary, has a well-developed OS architecture, and even with hardware stuffing, which is weaker than the "android" one, it works, unlike an example, more stable and faster. But when it comes to Windows Phone, then many users begin to speak about the "dark forest", an incomprehensible tile design, which is a mistake, as well as other, as they think, problems.

In this article we will talk about which is still better: "Android" or Windows Phone, we will try to compare these two operating systems in some respects.

First parameter: device availability

Currently, the most affordable option is, of course, a device running the Android operating system. The most expensive devices on the smartphone market today, of course, are distributed by Apple. Nokia is already working on this problem, its main product is Windows Phone smartphones. And it is worth noting that some seemingly ardent defenders of Android go over to Nokia's side, having once tried what it is. They don't want to return to Android anymore, which means there are some technical aspects for this. We will try to deal with them later.

Second parameter: user interface and design

In general, the design of Android and Windows Phone is not much different from each other. Device manufacturers on both sides try to make their smartphones as thin as possible. That is why you can often notice similarities in design. certain models... But what not to take away from Android as a user interface is the numerous widgets and skins. They are created third party developers, but it should be noted that the face, so to speak, of the system can be very much changed using one or another shell, as well as a certain set of widgets. Programs for "Android" are generally distributed better than for any other operating system, and this is a noticeable plus for this particular OS.

There is one more nuance. When the OS "Android L" just came out, it had a certain concept, which was the so-called "material design". As a matter of fact, the platform may become more holistic in the future. By optimizing, perhaps, it will be possible to even out its stability, eliminate some of the shortcomings, settling scores not only with Windows Phone, but also with “apples”. And there the hardware filling will become a factor that does not balance the scales, but unambiguously tilts it in favor of the Android OS.

As stated earlier, windows base Phone 8 serves as a tiled system. Its size can be perfectly tailored to the specific user. If someone has experience with Windows 8 on a laptop or computer, then he will immediately understand what it is about, since there are no significant changes in terms of design and are not expected. Windows Phone 8 works by no means more stable than the same “Android”. However, in comparison with him, it looks quite "clumsy".

Third parameter: applications

Here the situation between iOS and Android develops a stalemate. Both platforms have at their disposal approximately the same number of applications (over a million). But the Window Phone cannot boast of this. Today, only about a quarter of a million apps are available in stores. All three platforms have their own stores, where applications are distributed on a paid and free basis. If in the case of “Android” smartphones this Play Market, then programs for Windows Phone can be downloaded from the corresponding resource. In terms of applications, the Android operating system clearly wins

Fourth dimension: app stores

It should be noted that programs for “Android”, as well as for other mobile operating systems, are distributed not only in official app stores, but also on amateur sites. This is the so-called “piracy”, because in the same Play Market, sometimes an application can be downloaded only by purchasing it. It is clear that this is not convenient for everyone, not for everyone.

Calling the app store of the Android or Windows Phone operating system with 100% certainty is simply too easy. Sometimes you can spend a lot of time searching the required program... Clicks on links, recommendations, etc., etc. - all this greatly interferes with productive search. But even so, it should be noted that it is still much more convenient to search for programs for “Android” in the application store. Another plus for the Android operating system, and the Window Phone suffers another micro defeat.

Fifth parameter: batteries

Battery life often becomes the first factor that users pay attention to. And this is not at all surprising, because what is the point of the super-performance of the device if it will be discharged in just a couple of hours?

In fact autonomous work battery life is a problem that has been faced for a long time not only by smartphone users, but also by manufacturers themselves.

There is a draw between Android and Windows Phone. Both types of devices are supplied with sufficiently capacious batteries, but due to unfinished operating systems, they also consume a proportional amount of energy. It is worth noting that there are third-party (and somewhere built into the OS architecture) applications that allow you to view reports on battery usage. There are also power saving modes in devices. They allow you to disable unused modules, close unnecessary applications. This saves battery power.

Sixth parameter: system updates

Updates appear regularly for both Android and Windows Phone. These are both local patches and major updates that fix quite a number of system errors. But Microsoft's software control is much tighter than Google's. For Window Phone, updates, as well as for other operating systems, are released almost every 2-3 months. If Windows Phone outperforms Android when it comes to software updates, it's not much.

Seventh parameter: device “rooting”

Many users are wondering which is better - "Android" or Windows Phone, without even thinking about the question of "rooting" these devices. To begin with, let's figure out what “rutization” is. This is the process of obtaining superuser rights. That is, a rooted device (from the word Root) provides the user with more functions and capabilities. Hacking in general is a rather laborious business, but the easiest way to do it is on devices based on the Android operating system.

Conclusion

So what did we find out in the course of this article? The question of which is better - "Android" or Windows Phone, requires an integrated approach and analysis on a number of factors. As you can easily see, the design of these devices is quite similar. But here user interface is a completely different matter, and here the scales tilt in favor of Android. Devices running the Android operating system are also the most affordable segment for the price. In general, these devices have a large number of "bells and whistles" that can be downloaded from digital stores. This, by the way, is another plus for Android.

So, the pluses of the Android operating system: strong hardware, attractive user interface, affordable price, many applications, utilities, games. Cons: weak batteries (in most cases), unfinished operating system (at the moment).

Operating room advantages windows systems Phone: strict business design and user interface, stable work systems, infrequent crashes, stronger battery. Cons: hardware not corresponding to modern games, lack of a large number of applications.

People who value more the opportunity to play on their device at any time, who need a phone for entertainment, should certainly make their choice in favor of a device running Android. And those who need functionality and need a phone to work should pay attention to Windows Phone. Thus, the question of which is better - "Android" or Windows Phone is closed.

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