Operating System Defines A Smart Phone

Smart Phones need an operating system to function efficiently. Earlier the mobile phone worked within the framework of a 2G spectrum which only allowed limited functions via wireless technology. The effectiveness of the phone was limited to its connectivity to the transmission towers of the network providers (or carriers) and the further you were away from these towers, the less connected you were. But with the manufacture of the Smart Phone and 3G connectivity data transmission now embraces a host of functions.

Choosing an operating system is crucial to how smartphones work. The iOS developed by Apple is used in their iPhone series. Totally restricted to a closed Apple community, it has its user limitations. Google brought out its Android versions and updated them frequently. The positive user feedback was based on the fact that Google did not restrict itself to its own hardware, but made its applications compatible with a broad range of handsets and tablets. BlackBerry with its BlackBerry Enterprise and BlackBerry internet had its operating software developed by QNX Software Systems and, again, is restricted to its own brand of handsets. Giving into popular demand they plan to integrate some of the apps developed by Google into their phones. For those familiar with Windows, there is the Microsoft Windows Phone 7 which has a number of compatible apps.

The opening and uninterrupted functioning of apps depends on the operating system and its multitasking qualities. With faster processing speeds using the 1 GHZ dual core processors with a backing of 1 GB RAM, the tablets are able to integrate with the Smart Phones. BlackBerry videos are enabled to be streamed from video sites and viewed without any buffering, because of the powerful operating system. Video and audio files can easily fly from one device to another. Forget about carrying around USBs and DVDs to share photos and videos with others. Just use apps like UberTwitter and FaceBook for BlackBerry, or Flickr for BlackBerry to tweet and upload videos and photos. The strength of the operating system also determines how fast the apps open and sustain. Multitasking requires a number of windows to be open at the same time and this is possible with the latest operating systems. Make sure that the apps are compatible with the software version and with Wi-Fi connectivity. Get a carrier that respects your data usage by offering you the best package deals. You should make the decision whether you need a contract plan or pay as you use plan. Dont get conned into buying a Smart Phone from a carrier just because its supports a particular brand.