This document summarizes and compares several important mobile technologies throughout history: - The 1993 IBM Simon was one of the first smartphones with a touch screen and ability to send emails and faxes. - The 1996 Palm Pilot featured a Motorola processor and handwriting recognition via a "graffiti pad". - The 1998 Nokia Communicator integrated PDA and mobile phone capabilities and included an early web browser.

1. Q1.
(12
marks)
Investigat
e the
following
technolog
ies.
Beside
each one,
1993 IBM Simon
It could send emails and faxes and had a touch screen
with a pen
1996 Palm Pilot
It had a 16MHz Motorola processor and allowed the
user to write words which it interpreted on a graffiti
pad at the bottom
1998 Nokia Communicator
Used all the features of the current PC and even had a
web browser
2002 RIM Blackberry First device with GPRS radio and used a headset
2007 Apple iPhone Used its own shop for new apps and used the internet
2008 HTC Dream Used Android and a notifications system
write down its function (what it does) and an example of a portable device (other than a
smartphone) which uses it.
Microphone Function: convert sound waves into electrical energy
Example device : Behringer Ultravoice
Loudspeaker Function: convert electrical audio signals into a corresponding sound
Example device : Cyber data
Touch screen Function: A touch sensitive screen which changes depending on what you press
Example device : Iphone
Accelerometer Function: Measures acceleration forces
Example device : ADAFruit Triple-Axis
GPS sensor Function: uses satellites to figure out its location
Example device : TomTom
Bluetooth Function: Wirelessly connects devices
Example device : Honeywell ICOM
CCD Function: Converts charges into a digital value
Example device P
HYtec fIREwIRE
(14 marks)
Device Smartphone example(s)

2. Input A charger
Processing Browser
Storage The cloud
Output Headphones
Mobile OS Actual Device
Android Samsung Galaxy Ace mobile phone
IOS Iphone 6
Blackberry 10 Blackberry Z10
Windows Phone Nokia Lumia 1320
Nokia Asha Nokia Asha 503
Q2. Write down the name of three desktop applications.
Beside each one write down how much it costs.
MSN Messenger-Free
Spotify- Free at first but needs a subscription
Uberconference-Free
(6 marks)
Q3. Now investigate a mobile app store such as Apple’s App Store or Google Play. Write down
the names of three mobile apps and their cost.
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