What Is a Mobile Operating System?

 

 Mobile OS (Operating System)

A mobile OS powers your smartphone, tablet, and smart wearables

A mobile operating system (OS) is software that allows smartphones, tablet PCs (personal computers), and other devices to run applications and programs.

Every computer or mobile device has an operating system (OS) installed on it. Windows, OS X (now macOS), Unix, Linux, Android, and iOS are all operating systems.

A mobile OS typically starts up when a device powers on, presenting a screen with icons or tiles that present information and provide application access. Mobile operating systems also manage cellular and wireless network connectivity, as well as phone access.

Much like the Linux or Windows operating system controls your desktop or laptop computer, a mobile operating system is the software platform on top of which other programs can run on mobile devices. The operating system is responsible for determining the functions and features available on your devices, such as thumbwheel, keyboards, WAP, synchronization with applications, email, text messaging, and more. The mobile OS will also determine which third-party applications (mobile apps) can be used on your device.

What Does a Mobile Operating System Do?

Most mobile OS present as a graphical display of buttons, icons, windows, and tiles that you can touch or interact with to perform various tasks. This visual architecture is the backbone of the operating system. Without the OS, the device would be a series of command prompts and inscrutable computer code.

The mobile operating system manages the hardware and makes it possible for smartphones, tablets, and wearables to run apps and other programs in a user-friendly way.

Types of mobile operating systems:

1. Android OS:

The Android operating system is the most popular operating system today. It is a mobile OS based on the Linux Kernel and open-source software. The android operating system was developed by Google. The first Android device was launched in 2008.

2. Bada (Samsung Electronics)

Bada is a proprietary Samsung mobile OS that was first launched in 2010. The Samsung Wave was the first smartphone to use this mobile OS. Bada provides mobile features such as multipoint-touch, 3D graphics, and of course, application downloads and installation.

3. BlackBerry OS:

The BlackBerry operating system is a mobile operating system developed by Research In Motion (RIM). Blackberry is definitely liked by Youth. And therefore it maintains its position in the top 3. Last year, Research In Motion’s Blackberry operating system accounted for about 9.5 percent share in the third quarter but is now 7.7 percent in the third quarter of this year.

4. iPhone OS / iOS:

The iOS was developed by Apple inc for use on its device. The company which created a revolution in the smartphone industry is now in the second spot. Apple always preferred quality and that’s why APPLE OS was always preferred by people. Moreover, Apple’s share was increased from 13.8 percent to 14.9 percent in the third quarter as compared to that in last year.

5. Symbian OS:

The Symbian operating system is a mobile operating system that provides a high-level of integration with communication. The Symbian operating system is based on the java language. It combines middleware of wireless communications and personal information management (PIM) functionality. The Symbian operating system was developed by Symbian Ltd in 1998 for the use of mobile phones. Nokia was the first company to release Symbian OS on its mobile phone at that time.

6. Windows Mobile OS:

The Windows mobile OS is a mobile operating system that was developed by Microsoft. Windows Phone Operating System is the most modern and youthful Operating system at present. Windows Operating System has become popular due to its new look and modern style. In the 3rd quarter, Windows phone accounted for about 3.6 percent of the smartphone market but due to the launch of the new Microsoft Phone 8 operating system, it would definitely increase its position in the smartphone market.

7. Harmony OS:

The harmony operating system is the latest mobile operating system that was developed by Huawei for the use of its devices. It is designed primarily for IoT devices.

8. Palm OS:

The palm operating system is a mobile operating system that was developed by Palm Ltd for use on personal digital assistants (PADs). It was introduced in 1996. Palm OS is also known as the Garnet OS.

9. WebOS (Palm/HP): 

The WebOS is a mobile operating system that was developed by Palm. It based on the Linux Kernel. HP uses this operating system in its mobile and touchpads.

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