1.

Introduction
A Mobile operating system, also known as a Mobile OS, a Mobile platform, or a
Handheld operating system, is the operating system that controls a mobile devicesimilar in
principle to an operating system such as Linux or Windows that controls a desktop computer or
laptop.
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2.HISTORY
The first mobile phones, referred to as First Generation or 1G, were introduced to the
public market in 1983 by the Motorola Company. These first mobile phones used analog
technology which was much less reliable than the digital technology we use today. The
increasing importance of mobile devices has triggered intense competition among technology
giants, like Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Nokia in a bid to capture the bigger market share preemptively. Motorola touts a prototype of the world's first mobile cellular phone, the Motorola
DynaTAC 8000X. It's more than a foot long, weighs nearly 2 pounds and sells for $4,000.
However, it wasn't commercially available until a decade later. Those are most of the prototype
phones. Then In 1982 Finnish handset maker Nokia introduces its first mobile phone, the Nokia
Mobira Senator. The device looks very much like a portable radio and it weighs a whopping 21
pounds.
During the 1990s, great improvements were made in the mobile phone technology. These
phones used Second Generation, or 2G technology. In 1990, the first cell phone call was made
using the new digital technology that became characteristic of this era. The Second Generation
cellular phone technology was faster and much quieter than its analog predecessor. Later in
1993 BellSouth/IBM unveil the world's first mobile phone with PDA features, including phone
and pager functionality, calculator and calendar applications, as well as fax and e-mail capability.
The BellSouth/IBM Simon Personal Communicator weighs 21 ounces and sells for $900. You
could buy a decent cell phone with 2G technology for approximately $200 along with an airtime
service. The cell phone industry was beginning to take off.
The Third Generation technology, or 3G, is what many people currently use in their
digital cellular phones today. This technology was created very soon after the excitement that the
2G technology created. This new technology is not only capable of transferring voice data (such
as a phone call), but it is also able to transfer other types of data, including emails, information
and instant messages. The concept of operating system in mobile was grown rapidly when the
usage of mobile devices triggered its value in the market. The concept of Smartphones led to the
new dimension of the mobile phone O.S other than just analogue and digital techniques of the
cell phone. Most of the phones used J2ME interface to carry out the applications but this was in
during 2006 when the Sun Micro Systems released the java to platform micro edition.

In 1997 Sony Ericsson released the concept phone GS88, he first device labeled as
'Smartphone'. in 2000 Ericsson released the touch screen Smartphone R380, the first device to
use the new Symbian O.S. .It was followed up by P800 in 2002, the first camera Smartphone.
In 2001 Microsoft announced its Windows CE Pocket PC OS would be offered as "Microsoft
Windows Powered Smartphone. In early 2002 Handspring released the Palm OS Treo
smartphone, utilizing a full keyboard that combined wireless web browsing, email, calendar, and
contact organizer with mobile third-party applications that could be downloaded or synced with
a computer. In 2002 RIM released the first BlackBerry which was the first smartphone
optimized for wireless email use and had achieved a total customer base of 32 million
subscribers by December 2009. Later in 2007, Apple Inc. introduced its first iPhone with the
proprietary O.S called iO.S . It was initially costly, priced at $500 for the cheaper of two
models on top of a two year contract. The Android operating system for smartphones was
released in 2008. Android is an open source platform backed by Google, along with major
hardware and software developers.
There are currently plans in place to develop a Fourth Generation 4G technology.
Goals for this new set of standards include a combination of technologies that will make
information transfer and internet capabilities faster and more affordable for cellular phones. At
this time, there is no one definition that can be attributed to 4G technology because researchers
are still striving to make advances and build upon the technology that already exists.

3.NATURE OF MOBILE OPESTING SYSTEM

The nature of the mobile O.S depends upon the License of the O.S. . .Generally the license of the
O.S of mobile are classified into 3 types ; there are as follows :
a)Proprietary : it refers to the license where the usability of the O.S is restricted to the
user by the manufacturer. On expiry of the license the user must renew it with the manufacturer.
It may be also be based on the contract
b)Proprietary EULA except for open source components : it refers to the license
where the usability of the O.S is restricted to the user by the manufacturer except on the sources
that are avail from the open source or global user . On expiry of the license the user must renew
it with the manufacturer. It may be also be based on the contract.
c)Free and open source : it refers to the license where the usability of the O.S is not
restricted to the user by the manufacturer. It is free to download and use and also in the time of
up gradation.

4.TYPES OF MOBILE OPERATING SYSTEM

Other than the analogue and digital cell phones, operating system may also be
categorized based on their nature or by the individual classification. Typical examples of devices
running a mobile operating system are Smartphones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), tablet
computers and information appliances, or what are sometimes referred to as smart devices,
which may also include embedded systems, or other mobile devices and wireless devices. But
the above mentioned devices may not only based on a particular O.S but also of different O.S of
the users choice. Today the major Mobile O.S in the market today are :

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)

4.1

SYMBIAN
WINDOWS MOBILE
PALM/HPs WebO.S
BLACKBERRYs RIM( Research In Motion)
APPLEs iO.S( MAC OS)
GOOGLEs ANDROID
BADA
JAVA TO PLATFORM MICRO EDITION( cross platform)

SYMBIAN :

Symbian is an open source operating system (OS) and software platform designed
for Smartphones and maintained by Nokia. The Symbian platform is the successor to
Symbian OS and Nokia Series 60; unlike Symbian OS, which required an additional user
interface system, Symbian includes a user interface component based on S60 5th Edition.
The latest version, Symbian^3, was officially released in Q4 2010, first used in the Nokia
N8.
In 1984: Psion Organizer8 Bit processor, 14x9cm, 2K RAM, 4K ROM, 8K datapak, 6
months battery life! And in 1986: Organizer IIThe worlds first proper PDA later which led
to creation of Ericssons touch screen Smartphone R380, the first device to use the new
Symbian O.S in 2000. at present its looked after by Nokia .
I recent days it is using Unified UI platform based on S60( series 60) i.e Official UI
platform of Symbian Foundation Former name: Series 60 for Touch screen support with S60
5th Edition for cell phones like 5800 XpressMusic, N97, etc. and at present day nokia N8 is
benefited with Symbian ^3 version.

SYMBIAN OS: DEVELOPMENT:

It is based on the following languages like Java ME, python, .net ,Basic , pearl, Apache /
PHP / SQL, Widgets (Web Runtime), Flash Lite, Ruby and with S60s C++ which was not
found in the S40 UI( not the smart phones).
Symbian is also be based on silver light language in near future along with all other
languages mentioned above .
Web sites often not suitable for small screens , Widgets are local websites on the
device Rendered using browser Fetch web data using AJAX (Web 2.0) Look & feel like
native applications But: easy development with HTML & JavaScript
Nokia ovi for nokia symbian devices are benefited with Internet services by Nokia, Store
(Applications), Media Sharing, Games (N-Gage)
Kernel type : Microkernel

USER INTERFACES THAT RUN ON OR ARE BASED ON SYMBIAN OS

INCLUDE:
S60 (formerly Series 60, used by Nokia and others)
Symbian 9
UIQ (previously used by Sony-Ericsson).

PROS :

dedicated to devices with very limited resources : the resources are up to the operating
systems requirement thus the wastage of powers are minimized.
good support for popular IDEs on Linux, Mac OS and Windows : it supports the major
IDEs so as much as it is concerned with compatibility it is good.
open in terms of Open Standards : it allows the execution of 3 rd party application
software to work with.
very popular on Smartphones : due to its user friendly behavior it is very popular on
Smartphones that allow a greater experience.
very well documented : It is designed in such a manner that the menu of the phone s and
its appearance are well documented which is easy to move the work.
very good support for Java : no compatibility issues in installing java files.
Usage of Well qualified languages :wide variety of programming languages: C++, Java,
Perl, Python, OPL, Visual Basic

CONS :

4.2

no choice of user environments : most of the times it is not possible to upgrade the phone
to the newer version which is a negative aspect of the symbian devices.
proprietary : license where the usability of the O.S is restricted to the user by the
manufacturer. On expiry of the license the user must renew it with the manufacturer. It
may be also be based on the contract

WINDOWS MOBILE O.S

Mobiles run a mobile operating system designed by Microsoft. The bundled software
with these units lets you open, create and edit Microsoft Office files as well as run thousands
of third party applications. Their connectivity with Microsoft Exchange servers is excellent
but web browsing still has room for improvement. In 2001 Microsoft announced its
Windows CE Pocket PC OS would be offered as "Microsoft Windows Powered
Smartphone. Microsoft is wrestling to remain relevant in the world of mobile operating
systems which is why they had to abandon Windows Mobile for a completely New Windows
Operating system for PDAs and Smartphones. Windows Mobile is dead but WP7 would only
be widely available before the end of 2010. It has almost everything you can ever ask for in a
smartphone. However, no current Windows Mobile software can run on WP7.
Version history

Pocket PC 2000, originally codenamed "Rapier", and was based on Windows CE 3.0. It
was the debut of what was later dubbed the Windows Mobile operating system with
Notes, a written and sound note-taking application supported by most versions of
Windows Mobile & office mobile.
Pocket PC 2002, originally codenamed "Merlin", with features like Windows Media
Player 8 with streaming capability Microsoft Reader 2 & Palm OS support for file
beaming
Windows Mobile 2003 (aka wm2003 and WM2003), originally codenamed "Ozone",
Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition, also known as "Windows Mobile 2003 SE", This
was the last version which allowed users to backup and restore an entire device through
ActiveSync.
New features/built-in applications included the following:
Portrait and Landscape switching for Pocket PCs, Single-Column layout in Pocket
Internet Explorer, VGA (640480), 176220, 240x240, 480x480 Screen resolution, WiFi Protected Access (WPA) support
Windows Mobile 5.0, originally codenamed "Magneto", with features like direct
support , GPS management interface etc.

Windows Mobile 6, formerly codenamed "Crossbow",Smartfilter for searching within

programs &Improved Internet Sharing
Windows Mobile 6.1 was announced April 1, 2008. Windows Mobile 6.1 also featured
improved bandwidth efficiency in its push-email protocol "Activesync" of "up to 40%".
Builds of Windows Mobile 6.5.1 have been unofficially ported to several Windows
Mobile phones. Windows Mobile 6.5.1 brings a more finger-friendly user interface.
On February 2, 2010, the Sony Ericsson Aspen with Windows Mobile 6.5.3 was
officially announced, making it the first Windows Phone 6.5.3 smartphone. Additional
features of newer Windows Mobile 6.5.3 builds include threaded email and Office
Mobile 2010
2011 windows 7 as well as 7.5 officially called as mango followed by an update 7.8
tango
2012 windows 8 code named appolo.
.

MOST AWAITE D VERSION :

WINDOWS 8 . . . Windows Phone 8 was launched in Europe, Singapore and Australia on
October 29, 2012, and in the US & Canada on November 8, 2012, with the rest of the world to
follow in 2013 January 13onwards.
DEVICES RUN ON WINDOWS OS INCLUDE:
SONY
HTC
MICROMAX

ERICSSON

WINDOWS MOBILE DEVELOPMENT:

OS family : Windows CE
There are three development options , they are as follows
a) Win32-API
Windows API in C , which is basic language to create the interface required.
Native interface to the operating system : DOS or the command prompt
commands using C to provide terminal interfaces.

b) MFC-API
-

C/C++, Object-oriented : object oriented programs like visual basics .

Extension of the Win32-API

c) .NET Compact Framework

- Subset of the .NET Framework on the desktop
- Most convenient way but application execution is slower than with other
APIs.
Kernel type Windows CE 5.2 (released in 2004) as well as Windows RT
PROS:

Real-Time Operating System, with full multithreading and multitasking support

supports wide range of hardware
file system is easily accessible: does not require "conduits" for data/file transfer.
very popular on PDAs currently on the market / widely used
very well supported by Visual Studio.
Consequently accessing serial devices, (barcode scanners, RFID readers, bluetooth GIS
units, etc) in SuperWaba is more straight forward

CONS:
no choice of user environments
very limited version of C Run-Time library
Visual Studio 2005 is expensive / no replacement
WinCE is less stable and user friendly (than the PalmOS).

4.3

PALM/HPs WebO.S

Founded in 1991, In early 2002 Handspring released the Palm OS Treo smartphone, utilizing a
full keyboard that combined wireless web browsing, email, calendar, and contact organizer with
mobile third-party applications that could be downloaded or synced with a computer.
OS family Palm OS
PROS:
available VMs are primarily J2ME and SuperWaba.
Palm official development environment is C/C++ based

CONS:
no multitasking support in versions prior to Palm OS Cobalt
proprietary
dedicated for a very specific hardware platform designed entirely by Palm Inc.
4.4

BLACKBERRYs RIM( Research In Motion)

In 2002 RIM released the first BlackBerry which was the first smartphone optimized
for wireless Blackberry started all from its messenger service and now its a full fledge
mobile phone maker. If you expect to receive lots of e-mails and SMS then BlackBerry is
still the best messaging platform for mobile workers. Web browsing works but can be a
little frustrating as BlackBerry reformats websites to reduce the bandwidth they use.
However, the future versions of the BlackBerry OS will ship with a Web kit-based
browser so that part of user experience (UE) should be greatly enhanced. One of the
BlackBerrys big advantages is that the service is very data efficient
VERSION :
While RIM develops and releases updated versions of its operating system to
support each device, it is up to the individual carriers to decide if and when a version is
released to its users. On April 2010 RIM announced the new BlackBerry OS 6.0 version,
which was released in the 3rd quarter 2010 followed by current version of O.S 7.0 in
2012
The most awaited release BB 10 is due on 1st quarter of January 2013.
BLACKBERRY O.S DEVELOPMENT :
The operating system used by BlackBerry devices is a proprietary multitasking
environment developed by RIM.The operating system is designed for use of input
devices such as the track wheel, track ball, and track pad.
The OS provides support for Java MIDP 1.0 and WAP 1.2. Previous versions
allowed wireless synchronization with Microsoft Exchange Server e-mail and calendar,
as well as with Lotus Domino e-mail. The current OS 5.0 provides a subset of MIDP 2.0,
and allows complete wireless activation and synchronization with Exchange e-mail,
calendar, tasks, notes and contacts, and adds support for Novell GroupWise and Lotus
Notes.
Third-party developers can write software using these APIs, and proprietary
BlackBerry APIs as well. Any application that makes use of certain restricted
functionality must be digitally signed so that it can be associated to a developer account

at RIM. This signing procedure guarantees the authorship of an application but does not
guarantee the quality or security of the code.
Kernel type : Java based
OTHER BENEFITS :
RIM provides tools for developing applications and themes for BlackBerry.
Applications and themes can be loaded onto BlackBerry devices through BlackBerry App
World, Over The Air (OTA) through the BlackBerry mobile browser, or through
BlackBerry Desktop Manager.
PROS:
Battery life: Overall, the BlackBerry provides the most optimal power
consumption for the business user. Weeks of standby time, hours of talk time, and a
removable battery all contribute to the BlackBerry taking the crown from a batteryperformance perspective.
Operating system: The BlackBerry OS is one of the strongest platforms on the
market. In my opinion, it has the best contact management, calendaring, and e-mail client
of all the devices. It is built for the business user and has extras for the consumer.
Durability: BlackBerrys are known for being rugged devices which can sustain
the daily abuse of the workforce. Whether youre a road warrior or jumping boardroom
to boardroom, BlackBerrys are reliable devices.
Productivity: With its renowned mechanical keyboards, the BlackBerry is perfect
for the road warrior. You can pound out e-mails, SMS messages, and take advantage of
multiple keyboard shortcuts to get the most out of your phone in an efficient manner.
Hardware: Research In Motion, like Apple, produces great quality hardware that
is also aesthetically pleasing. RIM also offers freedom of choice, unlike Apple; you can
purchase many different BlackBerrys in different form factors.
CONS:
Applications: RIM followed Apple by releasing its own application store, called
BlackBerry App World. The lack of applications and cumbersome interface lead to slow
adoption. The current OS, version7.0, comes with App World integrated within the
operating system; it will be interesting to see if this makes a difference but there wasnt
much. On average, BlackBerry applications are also far more expensive compared to the
iPhone and Android.
Web browsing: BlackBerrys, in comparison to the Android and iPhone
platforms, provide the weakest Web browsing experience. This has been recently

addressed with RIMs latest operating system. However, they are still playing catch-up in
this area.
Business-centric: The iPhone succeeds in bridging the gap with the average
consumer, whereas the BlackBerry is still deeply rooted with the corporate community.
To me this is an advantage, but many will see this as a weakness. The BlackBerry started
as a corporate device, while the iPhone started as a consumer device. The iPhone seems
to have had an easier time making its way into the corporate environment, compared to
RIMs battle of trying to make its way into the consumer market.
Server software: To achieve full integration with corporate messaging systems,
one must install BlackBerry Enterprise Server or BlackBerry Express. This adds another
layer of complexity, management, and cost for a business. Recently, RIM released BESX,
a trimmed down version of BES which eliminates the need to pay for the server
licensing.
4.5

APPLEs iO.S( MAC OS)

In 2007, Apple Inc. introduced its first iPhone with the proprietary O.S called
iO.S . It was initially costly, priced at $500 for the cheaper of two models on top of a two
year contract. Apple! The iPhone probably offers the best overall package of mobile
functions although its not necessarily the best at anything. While BlackBerry has the best
messaging and Windows Mobile and Android offer superior business support for Office
files, the iPhone is easy to use and its web browser is still the best for mobile browsing
although the lack of Flash support is a real problem.

APPLE MAC O.S ( iO.S) DEVELOPMENT:

The development of he apple MAC O.S is based on the Proprietary Unix-system
by Apple, and of 10x LEAPORD , the programs are created with the C ,C++ and object
codes. Development of this Operating system requires the latest version of MAC as well
as I-tunes for sync and Developer Certificate to develop the interface.
PRONS :
Operating system: Apples mobile operating system is one of the best on the market. It is
a little consumer-centric but Apple has introduced many key features that cannot be found
on other devices.
App Store: The iPhone leverages a vast application store, which allows you s for almost
anything you can think of. The iPhone has a strong developer following, which leads to
some amazing applications.

Web browsing: Apple takes the cake when it comes to Web browsing on a mobile
device. Safari does a great job of rendering most Web sites and the large screen definitely
helps the experience.
ActiveSync: Like the Android OS, the iPhone OS also leverages ActiveSync for
integration with corporate messaging systems out of the box.
Hardware: Just take a look at the latest iPhone 4 and you will be wowed by its slick look
and feel. Cosmetically, it looks great and under the hood it is a powerhouse.
Flexibility: The iPhone has successfully bridged the gap between your average consumer
and your corporate user.

CONS :
Battery life: This is the biggest personal gripe when it comes to the iPhone.
Unfortunately, you cannot remove the battery and over time it slowly loses its charge.
From a business perspective, battery life is critical, and the iPhone falls way short.
iTunes : Dont know many people that enjoy iTunes. For one, find it cumbersome and
non-intuitive, and having to rely on this application to manage my iPhone is a con.
Durability: Unlike some other mobile devices, the iPhone is rather fragile. Reading and
watching some of the latest iPhone 4 reviews would make me want to purchase a wriststrap with my phone. For example, the latest iPhone has chemically treated glass on the
front and back of the device. Drop it from 12 inches up and say hello to cracks.

4.6

GOOGLE ANDROID:
The Android operating system for Smartphones was released in 2008. Android is
an open source platform backed by Google, along with major hardware and software
developers. Android is the second most popular smartphone platform. This operating
system runs on several smartphones, particularly the Google Nexus One Smartphone
which became available in January 2010 and is being manufactured by the Taiwanese
company, HTC. With the Robot logo, android was originally manufactured by a company
called Android Corporation which Google bought in July 2005. In November 2007, the
Open Handset Alliance, which is made up of over 50 software and hardware
manufacturers, was inaugurated with the aim of developing a better open standard for
mobile devices. The Open Handset Alliance is made up of Sony Ericsson, Samsung, LG,
Vodafone Group, Nvidia, Motorola, Intel, Google, Toshiba, HTC, and many more.

GOOGLE ANDROID DEVELOPEMENT:

It is based on the Java (Eclipse-Plugin). It also consists of Emulator simulates
ARM-CPU of phone. It has its own virtual machine from google. Though its a Linux
made the Linux is not accessible for the user. Thus it makes one of the powerful mobile
operating system.
There is a reason behind the Linux kernel for the O.S that is due to the reason of;
Hardware abstraction, driver model, security, memory & process management,
networking.

VERSION HISTORY:
Android 1.0
, Android 1.1
Android 1.5 Cupcake
, Android 1.6 Donut
Android 2.0 Eclair
Android 2.01 Eclair
Android 2.1 Eclair
, Android 2.2.x Froyo
Android 2.3-2.3.2 Gingerbread
, Android 2.3.3-2.3.7 Gingerbread
Android 3.0 Honeycomb
Android 3.1 Honeycomb
Android 3.2 Honeycomb
Android 4.0-4.0.2 Ice Cream Sandwich
Android 4.0.3-4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich
, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

PROS:
Google Apps: You have seamless integration with your Android smartphone.
Android Market: Extensive application library rivaling Apples application store. Lots
of bad applications, but lots of good.

Choice of hardware: You can find the Android OS on a variety of phones. No other
provider, outside of Research In Motion, offers such a vast choice of hardware.
Open source: This creates flexibility and allows vendors to develop platforms for their
specific hardware. This approach will fast track the evolution of the Android OS and its
acceptance within the market.
ActiveSync: The Android OS leverages Microsoft ActiveSync for integration with
corporate messaging systems. This is unlike the BlackBerry, which requires a server and
software for full integration. Android has this out of the box.
CONS:
Battery life: The poor battery life of my Android device caused me to return it within a
month. This comes down to the hardware but most devices arent sufficient for business
purposes.
Applications: Although extensive, there are hundreds of horrible apps that you must sift
through to find something decent.
Fragmentation: Because of its open-source nature, the platform as a whole feels
disconnected. Its hard to describe unless you use one for a couple weeks, but the term
fragmented came to mind on multiple occasions. Because the Android OS can be found
on various pieces of hardware, your Android experience will differ as you move from one
Android-powered device to another.

4.7

BADA
Bada (stylized as bada; Korean:) is an operating system for mobile devices such as
Smartphone and tablet computers. It is developed by Samsung Electronics. Its name is
derived from " (bada)", meaning "ocean" or "sea" in Korean. It ranges from midrange to high-end smartphones.
To foster adoption of Bada OS, Samsung is reportedly considering releasing the
source code under an open-source license, and expanding device support to include
Smart TVs.[4] Samsung announced in June 2012 it may merge Bada into the Tizen
project, but it is not confirmed. Samsung is using its own Bada operating system, in
parallel with Android OS and Windows Phone, for smartphones they develop.
All Bada-powered devices are branded under the Wave name; similar to how
Samsung's Android-powered devices are branded under the name Galaxy.
Architecture

Bada, as Samsung defines it, is not an operating system itself, but a platform
with a kernel configurable architecture, which allows using either a proprietary realtime operating system hybrid (RTOS) kernel and Linux kernel
The device layer provides core functions such as graphics, protocols,
telephony and security. The service layer provides more service-centric features such
as SMS, mapping and in-app-purchasing. To provide such features there is a so-called
bada Server. The top layer, the framework layer provides an application programming
interface (API) in C++ for application developers to use.Native applications are
developed in C++ with the Bada SDK, and the Eclipse based integrated development
environment (IDE). GNU-based tool chains are used for building and debugging
applications.

Version history
Bada 1.0 in 2010
Bada 2.0 in December 2011

4.8

JAVA TO PLATFORM MICRO EDITION (cross platform) :

Most of the phones used J2ME interface to carry out the applications but this was in
during 2006 when the Sun Micro Systems released the java to platform micro edition. 6 Billion
Java-enabled phones are launched fro different vendors which have been a massive hit (8 out of
10 shipped in 2008).though its a small configured devised yet it is powerful enough for regular
tasks such as calling, texting ,to-do list, reminder and as a simple calculator.

VERSION HISTORY:

Initial version : MIDP 1.0

Latest version: MIDP 2.0
PROS:

Excellent portability
Should technically work on any Operating System as long as a Java VM is available
for it

Should work with Java-enabled cell phones as well

CONS:

Worse performance than C/C++

Not all Mobile hardware has Java VM pre-installed

MARKET SURVEY OF MOBILE O.S :

Market survey of mobile operating system undertaken by Gartner Inc. is an

information technology research and advisory firm headquartered in
Stamford(2012)q3

According to the above survey Android O.S is the king leading the iOS ,then positions the
RIM followed by Bada, Symbian and Microsoft and other os respectively

Today in demand :
On observing the chart of the sales of the Mobile O.S, Android: The new kid on the
block have made a enormous progress in the field of mobile operating systems that too in
short period of time which is a positive sign of emerging of new technologies.
Other reasons android in todays market :

Affordable price : the android mobiles available for cheaper price along with the user
requirement thus it adds to its margin
Stylish look of the phone hardware: sleek and sexy looks that attracts the youth

New entry in the market: new level phone in the market which has new technologies
and as wells as new features

Faster up-gradation : the up-gradation of the firmware are made available to the low
end version phones

New features : improved artificial intelligence with accurate handwriting technologies.

Linux kernel : which gives the user the greater security.

Powerful device : as powerful as the name .

FACE OFF :iOS v/s Android V/s Windows Phone

Apps
iOS:
650,000 apps. 225,000 for iPad. Still tops as far as Smartphone platforms go.
Android:
Android is currently at 600,000 total apps. Most of those will run on tablets, but the number of
tablet-optimized offerings is significantly lower than iOS (Google won't give an official number,
but a quick run through Google Play makes the situation abundantly clear).
Windows Phone: Windows Phone currently has 100,000 apps available for download, which is
considerably less than the other two. And since there's no Windows 8 tablet yet, well...
Maps
iOS: Apple now has a maps service of its very own like Google and Microsoft. Not only does it
deliver traffic updates, points of interest, and turn-by-turn navigation (which is well integrated
throughout iOS 6), there are 3D maps which both look cool and might be helpful when lost in
the middle of a crowded metropolis. But the lack of public transit directions hurts, even if they're
offering a third-party API solution. And iPhone users reared on Street View might sorely miss it;
Apple hasn't presented an equivalent.
Android:
Google Maps in Jelly Bean will likely be unchanged from what Google showed off a few weeks
ago at its dedicated maps event: 3D buildings and offline caching will be added to supplement
the top notch combination of search, turn-by-turn navigation, and Street View. Plus, the search
giant is going crazy with mapping the insides of notable localesCompass Mode employs a
phone's gyroscope to give you 360-degree interior viewsso expect to see more of that over
time.
Windows Phone: Windows Phone 7 was a showcase for Microsoft's Bing maps, but the mobile
navigation turf will belong to Nokia on Windows Phone 8. The good news is, that means terrific
NAVTEQ maps, turn-by-turn navigation, 3D buildings, offline caching, and dynamic routing for
public transit. There aren't many bells and whistles here, though, for better or worse.

Browser Sync
iOS:
iCloud Tabs are new in iOS 6, and unify your browsing across all of your iOS and OS X devices.
It's not a full cloud browser that offers the same tab view across all devices, but rather a list of
tabs tucked behind an icon or sub-menu, along with your bookmarks.
Android:
The Chrome Beta on Android offers tab syncing with your desktop as well, but throws bookmark
and search syncing in the bargain. And since there are more desktop Chrome users in the world
than any other browser, a lot of people will be taking advantage of this feature.
Windows
Phone:
Browser sync is conspicuously absent from Windows Phone, which is odd considering it will run
the same version of Internet Explorer that Windows 8 will in the WinRT environment. Then
again, with Windows 8 and WP8 both not expected until this fall, there's a lot of time for
Microsoft to make this work. Fingers crossed.
Facebook Integration
iOS:
Facebook is integrated throughout iOS 6, which means you can update your status and upload
images from various apps (not to mention notification center), sync contacts, and have your
Facebook events coordinate with your iOS Calendar. Plus a third-party API is on the way, so all
apps can integrate Facebook into their wares.
Android:
Android has always been good for Facebook sharing, and there's no reason for that to change
with Jelly Bean. You can share and upload from pretty much anywhere in the OS, or inside most
Android apps. Plus you can pull Facebook data for your contacts already stored on your phone,
or pull all your Facebook friends into your contacts.
Windows
Phone:
Facebook integration has always been one of Windows Phone's selling points, as the platform
seamlessly integrates features like status updates, images, Contacts, Chat, and Events into
Microsoft's own sections (People, Messaging, Calendar, etc). It's as well-designed as Facebook
integration can get.
Voice Commands
iOS:
Siri wasn't amazing in iOS 5, but it worked. In addition to being able to dictate texts and emails,
schedule calendar events, and set timers, Siri in iOS 6 has much more promise, given its ability
to pull data from even more sources (sports scores, movie times, dinner reservations), in more
useful ways. Plus, Siri will be able to interface with car audio and navigation systems once iOS 6
goes live in the fall.

Android:
With Jelly Bean, speech recognition is about to get a big update. Google has always allowed for
voice search and dictation across the entire OS, but now it taps into Knowledge Graph and a
built-in speech recognizer that will be in future devices. Not only should Android voice
recognition improve dramatically, but it will recognize voice input even while offline and, like
Siri, can spit back Wolfram-like semantic search results (with or without your voice).
Windows
Phone:
Windows Phone also has voice commands, allowing you to place calls, send texts, search the
web, and launch an app all from your device. It may not have the depth of Google and Apple's
efforts, but it's there.
Mobile Payments

iOS:
Surprise! The iPhone doesn't have NFC, which means Apple doesn't have much to offer in terms
of mobile payments. But Passbook is Apple's way in. When it's up and running, it will collect
tickets, rewards cards, debit/credit cards and more into a single app relies on both GPS and QR
codes to work. It can also deliver updates and notifications for the items you have stored in
Passbook (flight updates, expiring deals, etc). It's clearly been designed with NFC payments in
mind; we just have to wait a few months until Apple makes it official.
Android:
For the time being, Google Walletwhich includes mobile payments, deals/rewards/offers, and
moreremains unchanged. But it is a HUGE question mark for Google. Sprint is still the only
official Google Wallet mobile partner (and even they're rumored to be parting ways), MasterCard
is the only card company on board, and the number of devices NFC is available on is limited.
Google announced new NFC-based features today unrelated to payments; hopefully it's enough
to entice hardware partners to include the tech in future devices.
Windows
Phone:
With the arrival of Windows Phone 8 will come Wallet, which is Microsoft's full-fledged attempt
at, well, a digital wallet. You'll be able to store credit/debit cards and rewards/loyalty cards, not
to mention the ability to access deals. But what might set Windows Phone apart from Android
and iOS is that it will make use of secure NFC elements stored on SIM cards, which will allow
for more flexibilityand securitywhen it comes to the preferred standards of card companies
and mobile carriers (Google Wallet has hit a wall because of resistance to its own built-in secure
elements). Save for Apple strong-arming everyone into playing by its rules, this may be the most
frictionless way for NFC-based payment technologies to succeed.
Video Chat

iOS:
Apple has FaceTime, which can place calls over 3G or Wi-Fi, and works fairly well. But its also
a pretty insular app that only works with other Apple devices.
Android:
Android's Gmail/Google Talk-based video chat system is a bit more universal, considering you
can video chat with anybody who has Gmail on a Mac, PC, or Android phone. And yes, you can
chat over 3G or Wi-Fi. But Google's ace in the hole, surprisingly enough, might just be its
updated Google+ app, which features improved Hangout support and will be available for both
Android and, some day soon, iPad.
Windows
Phone:
Microsoft's secret voice chat weapon is Skype, which is arguably the most universal standard of
them all. There are already proper Skype apps for Macs, PCs, iOS, and Androidand Microsoft
owns all of them.
Call Features
iOS:
iOS 6 lets you decline a call with a canned SMS response, filter out calls annoying contacts, and
includes a Do Not Disturb toggle, all of which will prove useful for power users.
Android:
Android lets you compose a series of texts you can use as quick auto-replies when declining a
call, and also lets you filter out calls from specific people, but it lacks the ability to enter into a
Do Not Disturb mode.
Windows
Phone
This is another weak point in Windows Phone, as there are no pre-composed texts you can fire
off to people you don't want to talk to, nor is there any sort of Do Not Disturb functionality. But
there are advanced filtering and call block options for those people you're trying to avoid.
Messaging
iOS:
iMessage is a beta feature with a lot of promise, given its ability to trade messages between
phones, tablets and laptops. But it's hardly seamless, and barely reliable, and not exactly
intuitive. There's currently no real way to link a phone number and iCloud account of a contact
and have texts and iMessages appear in a single thread. Nor do messages always arrive to all
your connected devices. And there's no way to instant message with non-Apple users. We have
yet to see the final implementation of this cross-device integration, which probably won't be
settled until iOS 6 is officially out, but there's definitely some work to be done in this regard.
Android:
With WebOS all but dead, Android has the best native instant messaging platform hands down.
Sure it doesn't integrate with AIM or Facebook, but AIM has a foot in the grave anyways, and

Gchat is every bit as ubiquitous as Facebook Chat. When you're logged in to Gchat, messages
always arrive on all connected devices reliably and quickly. That's more than can be said for
iMessages. Plus, Google Voice is well integrated throughout Android, which means text
messages sent from your phone or laptop stay perfectly synced.
Windows
Phone:
The messaging effort on Windows Phone is solid and well considered, allowing you to
seamlessly send texts, Facebook messages, and Skype messages to a given contact from a single
window. No, there's no Gchat or AIM, but that's not particularly shocking, given the trend
towards walled ecosystems with each platform.

Overall comparisons :

features

iOS

android

Company

apple

open
handset Microsoft
alliance

OS Family

Mac
OS Linux
X/Unix-like

Windows
CE 5.2

Mobile OS Mobile OS

Programmed in

C,
C++, C, C++, Java
Objective-C

C++

java

License

Proprietary
EULA

Official
SDK Mac OS X
platform(s)

wmp

Blackberry symbian
OS
RIM

symbian foundation

C++

Free and open Proprietary Proprietary Eclipse

source
License
Multiplatform

Windows

Windows

Public

Windows /multi

On reviewing the above statics it is difficult to come to a conclusion that only mobile operating
system affects on its performance, all are strong enough in one or the other way thus the
following points are also to be considered when doing a survey on the performance of a
operating system of a mobile/smart phone.

Hardware: phones/PDAs performance will also depends on its hardware configuration

since a low processor device with a high ends O.S cannot serve the purpose.
Consumer psyche : customers choice are different from each others thus customer
sticking up to a particular mobile O.S will also affect the sale of the mobile/device with
particular O.S

Brand fever: some people are such fan of a particular brand that they dont even
concentrate on the configuration or the operating system this also leads to fall back of a
particular mobile operating systems.

Compatibility issues : certain operating system does not computable with the third party
softwares thus customers does not prefer buying such operating system phones.

FUTURE TRENDS:

The mobile phone Operating system is not just about what you see on your handset but will also
be used in the next generation of electronic book readers, Incar computer navigation systems and
possibly even netbooks which are the fastest growing area of growth in the home computer
market. Unlike other Mobile Phone Operating Systems which are tied to a single phone ( Apple,
Palm and Blackberry ) or mobile phones OS which cost a a license fee, the release of android is a
free software and open source license.
If all technologies come one after another then what is next ? ?

10 Conclusion :
When change is the only thing permanent; it is difficult to predict which operating
system is better or worse for a phone. Selecting a phone should be a intellectual process
where the user has to think about his criterias rather than reviewing the others words. No
matter how many mobile operating system are there at present all will become the history
one or the other day so it is important that one should get the benefit of his/her cell phone up
to the core.

11 Refer

En.wikipedia.com

Google.com

Gizmodo.com

Pcworld.com