Post on 27-Apr-2020
Phone Operating System
Google Android
• We will cover
• Android Interface
• Generations and Development of the OS
• Differences to iPhone
The Android History
• www.android.com
Video – The Android History (10Min)
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZlmJAJe6ro
Mac verses Android (12 Min)
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YApLJWmRDM
What are the main design
differences?
• Apple - iPhoneStability, Ease of use and Stability
• Google - AndroidChoice, Openness and Customisation
• How does either philosophy impact your use of phones within an industrial context?
• Task: discuss 5 Min
Video (15 Min)
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JngJLamLI1s
Android Tablets
• Use phone OS
• No phone functionality
• Apps: Android 1.5 Mill, iPhone 1.4 Mill, Windows 3400
• Access to file system on Android
• Launcher to change look and feel of phone on Android, mouse support,
• Security flaws: 127 in iOS, Android worse
• Branding of Apple
Task: Discussion
• Try to find 5 reasons for each platform to be the preferred choice
• What three features of a smartphonewould benefit an industrial use and why?
• Consider the assignment scenario
Summary
• Google Android big competitor to Apple
• Fight for market share
• Branding issues
• Different philosophy for each
• Brand Loyalty