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STUDENT NAME: SIROJIDIN BOYKULOV STUDENT ID NUMBER: ND/UZB/WIC/E1BABS/1010/631 STUDENT PASSPORT NUMBER: CE 1781478 COURSE: BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS) BUSINESS STUDIES MODULE NAME: INFORMATION SYSTEMS MODULE CODE: BCO 107 DATE OF SUBMISSION: 15TH AUGUST 2011 LECTURERS NAME: MS. REENA

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CONTENTS
1.0. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 3 2.0. MOBILE PHONE OPERATION SYSTEMS ......................................................................... 3 2.1. SYMBIAN OPERATING SYSTEM ................................................................................... 4 2.2. PALM, WINDOWS AND BLACKBERRY ....................................................................... 4 2.3. iPHONE ............................................................................................................................... 5 2.4. ANDROID ........................................................................................................................... 6 3. 0. APPLICATION ON MOBILE PHONES .............................................................................. 6 4.0. MOBILE PHONE NETWORK ............................................................................................... 7 5.0. FUTURE MOBILE PHONES ................................................................................................. 7 6.0. CHALLENGES AND IMPACT OF MOBILE PHONES....................................................... 8 7. 0. RECOMMENDATION .......................................................................................................... 9 8.0. CONCLUSION ........................................................................................................................ 9 9.0. REFFERENCES .................................................................................................................... 10

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1.0. INTRODUCTION
Advances in mobile technology have changed the way people communicate with each other. Through all of its changes, voice communication over the telephone has never lost its appeal. The telephone itself has many other uses since losing its wires. Wireless technologies have changed the mobile phones capabilities. Voicemail eliminated the need for a wired message recording device. The mobile telephone now has data capabilities that make it much more than just a way to share voices. Mobile phones have text messaging capabilities that are useful for sending quick messages when a complete conversation is unnecessary or when the same short message is sent to a group at the same time. This type of messaging is also appealing for engaging in conversations when speaking by voice is inappropriate. In addition to text messaging, people can send email via their mobile phones. People can take still photographs or video and email them to others. These capabilities are not restricted to modern mobile telephones, but are also available with the popular Smart phones and some Personal Digital Assistants. A mobile OS reflects peoples lifestyle because it determines the choice of applications and Screen functionality.

2.0. MOBILE PHONE OPERATION SYSTEMS

Operating system in mobile phone is the software display place on top of which can run other programs as if a computer operating system. The operating system on mobile phone is accountable for handling the functions and features available on mobile device, such as thumbwheel, keyboards, WAP, synchronization with applications, e-mailing, text messaging and other functions. The operating system in mobile will also settle on which third-party applications and screen functions can be used on mobile device. According to last statistics Android, Palm web OS, and iPhone OS are regularly updated with new software application and screen features, followed by BlackBerry and Windows Mobile updates. It is known that Symbian Operation System is updated occasionally. (Webopedia, 2011)

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2.1. SYMBIAN OPERATING SYSTEM

It can be clearly seen that Symbian Operation System is owned by a group of mobile phone manufacturers that have particularly focused on the advance platform for smartphones and currently maintained by Nokia Company. Most mobile phones are running on the Symbian Operation System including the latest Motorola MOTORIZR Z8, Nokia E- and N-series phones, Sony Ericsson P800 and P900 series devices. (All about Symbian.com, 2010) Symbian Operating system includes a user interface component especially based on S60 5th Edition. The latest version, Symbian^3, first used in the Nokia N8. This latest iteration of Symbian Operation System supports a graphics and architecture applications designed to make the most hardware acceleration resulting in a fast and really responsive user interface. (Nokia Conversations, 2010)

2.2. PALM, WINDOWS AND BLACKBERRY

Palm OS platform is providing mobile phone devices and gadgets with essential business objects, as well as capability to access the worldwide Internet. Traditionally Palm operating system source used its own platform developed by Palm Inc Company. The later versions of Palm OS have been designed for Smartphone and other mobile devices. It offers a unique touch screen that gives more convenience to the users. (Computer too slow, 2011) The Windows operating system and Windows Mobile Phones are widely spread all over the world. The two variation of Windows Operating System including Windows Mobile Professional 6 (especially for touch screen phones) and Windows Mobile Standard 6. It is important to clarify that Microsoft is dominating to maintain relevant in the world of mobile operating systems which is why they had to build Windows Mobile for a completely New Windows Operating system: Windows Phone 7 for PDAs and Smartphones. Microsoft brings a few advanced new elements to the table with its newly invented Windows Phone 7. The elements of Windows Phone 7 are almost preferable over the usability of an iPhone or an Android phone. With the advent of Windows Phone 7, Microsoft brought several new application concepts to the table. Newly invented Windows Phone 7 uses rectangular "live tiles," a cross-breed of

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widgets and application icons instead of a noncustomizable home screen (the "Start" screen) like the iPhone OS, or variety of gadgets that Android uses. Windows Phone 7s live tiles link to an application screen, but they also exhibit live information on the Start screen of the menu. This
convenience

gives more opportunity to the users of Windows Phone 7 an easy way to quick look at

and control what's happening on their phone. (Geek.com, 2011) Needless to say, in term of most reliable emailing BlackBerry Operation System is considered the best sender machine in todays mobile world. BlackBerry Operation System supports up to 10 private or corporate emailing accounts and immediately pushes messages to mobile phone via RIMs efficient servers. The BlackBerry Operation System also has the application store called BlackBerry Application World, which contain a reliable browser, cool maps applications, and wide- ranging media features. The BlackBerry Operation System integrates with worldwide Face book and has smart keyboard software called Sure Type which is more convenient to type messages. (Geek.com, 2011)

2.3. iPHONE
The Apple iPhone Operation System is a luxuriously designed and has iPhone information communicator machine based on steel and silicon that runs pioneering. The smart phone capabilities of the iPhone are a simple to use graphical interface projected on a large multitouch display screen. Apple iPhone Operation System has managed to invent a Macintosh computer with mobile phone sufficiency, and easy to access to Internet enabled PDA and an iPod body. The function of iPhone is accessed through its 3.5-inch touch screen display and controlled by one home main button. In term of resolution of the screen iPhones can support over

25,000 pixels per inch, and the quality of videos and photos is astounding. iPhone Operation System features include conference video calling, a speakerphone, text and multimedia messaging. Proximity sensor in the iPhone detects when a user lifts the device near the ear and immediately turns off the display to conserve power. (Technical support devices, 2011)

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2.4. ANDROID
It is known that Android Operation System was developed by Google. Android is an Open Source platform backed by Google, and can compete with major hardware and software developers including (Intel, HTC, ARM, and eBay) in todays mobile phone market .In term of application Android Operation System has already programmed and eager to develop applications for its flexible open source. Android operating System has the capability of accessing to every aspect of the phone's operation. This convenience can lead to foresee the further growth for the Android platform. (Operating systems, 2011)

3. 0. APPLICATION ON MOBILE PHONES

In term of handheld devices mobile phone applications are advanced software. Smartphones and personal digital assistants (PDA) are functionally operated by applications. The most popular games, social networking, maps, news, business, and weather and travel information applications are available at the latest generation of mobile phones. Symbian Operation System Applications follow broadly the classic object-oriented Model ViewerController (MVC) platform. Symbian Operation Systems framework level can support the essential relationships between the main application classes (representing the application data model, the views onto it, and the document and document user interface that allow it to be manipulated and persisted) and abstracts all of the necessary underlying system-level behavior. In principle, a complete application can be written without any further direct dependencies (with the exception of the User Library). On the one hand the Application Services platform reflects the way that the Operating system has evolved as a whole and it can contain additional application engines that almost no device can do without (the Contacts Model for example), as well as a small number of application engines that are mostly now considered legacy. On the other hand, it contains the SIP Framework platform, which provides the ultimate foundation for the next generation of mobile applications and services. In term of application Apple Store has achieved a great success, passing the milestone of one billion downloaded applications (apps) in less than ten months, and has reached 1.5 billion

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downloads in one year. Availability of a wide range of applications can be beneficial to the commercial success of new Smartphone generation. (Synapse India, 2010)

4.0. MOBILE PHONE NETWORK

Mobile phone networking in todays fast growing information era reach its ultimate point. Mobile phones become an integral part of everyday tool in peoples lives enabling them to become more communicable and mobile in this fast moving world. Mobile networking keep people connected with network anywhere they go. Mostly social networks allow people to input a profile and learn to explore different ideas. In today mobile phone market iPhone, Nokia, Apple, Motorola and Blackberry are all phones that have social networking abilities. Networking on mobile phones has advanced in recent years allowing people to communicate and access information via a number of methods. Worldwide Internet, SMS and Chatting, Messaging, E-mailing and VoIP, are some recently born methods of communication in the history of mobile phones. Mobile technology trends such as these redefine the way in which people live, and create the need to connect mobile phone devices without wires; from this comes the birth of Wireless Networking. There are a number of different types of wireless network on Mobile phones today: Wi Fi (Wireless Fidelity) or, a WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) with a short range which works alongside networks. (ReadWriteWeb, 2011)

5.0. FUTURE MOBILE PHONES

Needless to say mobile technologies as well as mobile phones have transformed peoples lives in a way that could not have been predicted a decade ago, and the potential for future developments in mobile phones even over the next 10 years is luxurious. Future upcoming mobile phones are being predicted as the ultimate multifunctional advanced devices. According to some experts prediction that the mobiles of the future will become remote controls for peoples whole lives. One thing is for certain, the technology involved in mobile phones and mobile communications has developed so rapidly over the last few years that the possibilities for the future seem limitless. (U Mobile phones, 2011)

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T-Mobile will launch the LG Flip II Android phone in next few months. What makes this handset interesting is that it comes equipped with a dual-screen orientation, which is similar with the Kyocera Echo. The Android phone also features a QWERTY keypad and the Google Android 2.2 Froyo OS. The T-Mobile LG Flip II Android Phone will be launched on September . RIM has unveiled the BlackBerry Colt, which is known as the companys first QNX -based Smartphone. Powered by a single core processor, the handset has a similar form factor to the BlackBerry Bold. Unfortunately, there is no further info about this handset. The company is currently aiming to release the BlackBerry Colt sometime in the first quarter of 2012. Stay tuned for more updates. (Techfresh.net, 2011)

6.0. CHALLENGES AND IMPACT OF MOBILE PHONES

It is important to mention that many people are concerned that mobile phone radiation will cause cancer, brain tumor or other serious hazardous health impacts. Mobile phones emit low levels of radiofrequency energy. Scientists have researched hundreds of studies over the past 15 years, looking at the hazardous biological effects of the radiofrequency energy emitted by mobile phones. Mobile phone radiation is a particularly hazardous type of electromagnetic field, or EMF. EMFs emanate from the electrical grid in all buildings and also from all electrical appliances, as well as from mobile phones. Mobile phones cause hazardous harms to essential cells of the brain and may result in earlier onset of Alzheimers disease which is a trigger to brain tumor. (EarthCalm, 2010) One more dangerous impact of mobile phone is that the usage while driving has negative effects on driving behavior and increases car accident rate. While operating the mobile phone and the vehicle simultaneously it will distract drivers physically, visually and auditively, because they also have to divide their attention between using the phone and driving cognitive. As the huge impact comes with the result of hand-held use. (ProCon.org, 2011)

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7. 0. RECOMMENDATION
Mobile phones are very popular among young people and have huge appeal for personal security and keeping in touch with others. The research does show that using mobile phones affects brain activity. Because the head and nervous system are still developing into the teenage years, the expert group considered that if there are any unrecognized health risks from mobile phone use, then children and young people might be more vulnerable than adults. It can be concluded and recommended that in line with a precautionary approach, the wide spread use of mobile phones by children should be discouraged for non-essential calls. In the light of this recommendation it can be strongly advised that where children and young people do use mobile phones, there should be limitation and they should use mobile phones for essential purposes only keep all calls short - talking for long periods prolongs exposure and should be discouraged. Besides, it is highly recommended that parents should avoid their children being subject to any possible risk that might be identified in the future; the way to do so is to exercise their choice not to let their children use mobile phones.

8.0. CONCLUSION
It can be concluded that the users of mobile phone expect solid stability and performance from their phones. So that Mobile Operating System is nowhere near the capabilities of desktop Operating Systems. The key to the mobile operation system that hand-held is its portability. The users of mobile phone tend to appreciate that, home use, and anything requiring quick information access and recording, these devices can be used on their mobile phones in todays fast moving world. Of course, more powerful and architecturally designed applications are available at different types of mobile phones. Lastly, I would like to say that phones really are different from other systems and they are complex.

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9.0. REFFERENCES
All about Symbian.com, 2010. The future of the Symbian platform. [Online] Available at: http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/features/item/12223_The_future_of_the_Symbian_plat.php [Accessed 2000]. Computer too slow, 2011. Mobile Operating Systems Comparison. [Online] Available at: http://www.computertooslow.com/top6-mobile-device-os.asp. EarthCalm, 2010. Cell Phone Health Risks Are Real,The Cell Phones-Cancer Connection. [Online] Available at: http://www.earthcalm.com/4317/cell-phone-dangers/cell-phone-healthrisks-cell-phones-cancer/. Geek.com, 2011. Smartphone Operating Systems. [Online] Available at: http://www.geek.com/smartphone-buyers-guide/operating-system/ [Accessed 1996]. Nokia Conversations, 2010. Nokia N8 and Symbian^3. [Online] Available at: http://conversations.nokia.com/2010/04/27/nokia-n8-and-symbian3/. Operating systems, 2011. Android operating system. [Online] Available at: http://www.operating-system.org/betriebssystem/_english/bs-android.htm [Accessed 2009]. ProCon.org, 2011. Are cell phones safe. [Online] Available at: http://cellphones.procon.org/. ReadWriteWeb, 2011. Social Networking Now More Popular on Mobile than Desktop. [Online] Available at: http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/social_networking_now_more_popular_on_mobile_than _desktop.php [Accessed 2003]. Synapse India, 2010. Mobilephone application development. [Online] Available at: http://www.synapseco.com/mobile-application-development.php [Accessed 2006]. Techfresh.net, 2011. [Online] Available at: http://cellphones.techfresh.net/. Technical support devices, 2011. iPhone operating system iOS. [Online] Available at: http://www.iphone-os.com/iphone-operating-system/. U Mobile phones, 2011. The future of mobile phones. [Online] Available at: http://www.uswitch.com/mobiles/guides/future_of_mobile_phones/ [Accessed 2006]. Webopedia, 2011. Introduction to Mobile Devices. [Online] Available at: http://www.webopedia.com/quick_ref/mobile_OS.asp.

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