5. Introducing Nokia 9000 Communicator – 1996 Samsung Galaxy S III (29 Aug 2012)
• 397 gm • 133 gm
• Intel 24 Mhz i386 CPU • Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
• 8 MB Memory • Up to 64GB, 1GB RAM | External Up to 64MB
• GEOS 3.0 • Android
9110 9000
6. ―An iPod, a phone, an internet mobile communicator… these are NOT three separate
devices! And we are calling it iPhone! Today Apple is going to reinvent the phone. And
here it is.‖
7. What
is
a
Smartphone
A smartphone is like a one-stop-shop for all your communication needs: music, video,
camera, email, games, internet… and the basic phone function.
8. Operating System
In general, a smartphone is based on an operating system that allows it to run
applications.
Apple's iPhone runs the iOS, and BlackBerry smartphones run the BlackBerry OS. Other
devices run Google's Android OS and Microsoft's Windows Phone.
9. APP STORE GOOGLE PLAY MARKETPLACE (Feb, APP WORLD
2012)
Over 701,702 apps in Over 430,000 apps in 3 billion download and
total. Approximately total. About 72% of all of Over 100,000 apps in counting: BlackBerry
37% apps are free. Google Play apps that total. App World had reached
are free. a new milestone last
month from a total of
90,000 apps
Applications
An app is a small piece of software that runs on an operating system. In general, an app
is designed to accomplish one primary task. For e.g. Camera app, Weather app, etc.
Select your app based on your needs:
Yelp, Facebook, IMDB, Dictionary, Kindle, iBooks, Spotify, GIST (ISP Speed), TV
Remote, Starbucks, GasBuddy, CardMunch, SketchbookX
10. QWERTY Keyboard
Most smartphone includes a QWERTY keyboard – same as on your laptop. The same
keyboard layout makes the end user experience seamless.
11. Messaging
Apart from SMS & MMS messages, smartphones are capable of syncing emails from
various accounts, like Gmail, AOL, Yahoo, Hotmail, and Enterprise for corporate users.
iMessage – Unlimited messages to iOS5 users.
Standard SMS & MMS
12. SIM Lock / Locked Phone
A SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) lock is a capability built into mobile phones by mobile
phone manufacturers. Network providers use this capability to restrict the use of these
phones to specific countries and network providers.
Which phone is better: locked or unlocked?
17. Type of Hacks
- Auto sign up for an expensive subscription SMS text
- Copy of all your input, including passwords and other personal information
- Send a message to everyone on your contact list
- View your personal content (photos, audio, video, docs)
- Track your location
Security Tools
Android: Norton Mobile Security, Kaspersky Mobile Security
iPhone: Trend Micro Mobile
Symbian: Trend Micro Mobile, Kaspersky Mobile Security, McAfee WaveSecure
BlackBerry: McAfee WaveSecure
Windows Phone: McAfee WaveSecure
18. Primary Features of Anti-Virus Tools
• Anti-Malware: Scans for infections on phone and checks the safety of any new apps
before installation.
• Lost or Stolen Device Access: Using another mobile phone or a website, the missing
phone can be made to send information about its location, based on the built-in GPS
or its location relative to cellphone towers. In case of non retrieval of device, provides
remote lock, or wipe phone memory features.
• Anti-Spam: Block incoming text messages and/or phone calls from specified
numbers.
• Site Safety Check: This feature checks to see if a site will try to install malicious
software or phish for personal information via mobile web browsers.
• Backup: Some programs include the ability to back up phone data to an online
storage account. That way, if a phone is damaged or wiped of the data remotely after
losing it, the secure copy of information exists in the cloud.
Apple maintains strict control over what's offered in the iTunes App Store — Google
doesn't supervise the Android Market.
20. How to Prevent/Report Stolen Phone
• Use the security lock code or PIN feature
• Keep Phone Details including IMEI (*#06#) number (on GSM phones)
• Register your loss immediately to your provider
• File a police report immediately
• Consider adding a security mark
21. Conclusion
Finding the right smart phone is the holy grail of today’s smartphone users. It is a
challenging task, given the vast choice of providers, platforms and models.
No smartphone is the right phone, some are good at one thing, some are at others.
Make a laundry list of all the features you would like to use in a smartphone and try
to narrow down your choices.
Don’t be afraid of buying a wrong one, the world is not going to end with your
choice; because, even the dumbest smartphone is smart.
Stay connected!
Praveen Verma
Twitter: @praveenkvma
Editor's Notes
In 1996, Nokia introduced the first PDA with full mobile phone functionality, the 9000 Communicator, which became the world's best-selling PDA. The Communicator spawned a new category of PDAs: the "PDA phone", now called "smartphone".
Samsung BADA, Meego (Linux), Symbian (Nokia+NTTDoCoMo+Sony Ericsson & Symbian; and is currently maintained by Accenture), WebOS (HP)
Apple - http://148apps.biz/app-store-metrics/Android -http://www.androidauthority.com/google-play-vs-windows-phone-marketplace-2012-78170/Marketplace - http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/20/windows-phone-marketplace-100000-published-apps/
Apple - http://148apps.biz/app-store-metrics/Android -http://www.androidauthority.com/google-play-vs-windows-phone-marketplace-2012-78170/Marketplace - http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/20/windows-phone-marketplace-100000-published-apps/
SMS – Short Message ServiceMMS – Multimedia Message Service
Use the security lock code or PIN feature.Keep Phone Details including The IMEI number (on GSM phones)Register your loss immediately: If stolen, contact your service provider asap. Advise your IMEI number, so they can block your account, handset, outgoing calls and sms. If done, this will prevent anyone from using the phone across any network, even if the SIM card is changed.Keep records of this call - the date, time, any reference or contact details. This is important in case the thief makes fraudulent charges on your account.File a police report immediately Some phone companies may require proof that the phone was actually stolen, versus it having been lost. A police report serves as evidence, which will make your wireless provider more cooperative, especially if insurance is involved.Consider adding a security mark. Use an ultra violet pen, engraving tool, non-removable label or other. An alternate contact number on the phone would also help the finder of your handset to contact you if they intend to return it.
