Competencies

After reading this chapter, you should be able to:

1. Describe the types and the features of mobile computers.

2. Distinguish between mobile operating systems and mobile Apps.

3. Explain the two types of smartphones.

4. Describe ARM architecture and Android architecture.

5. Identify the four layers of Android architecture.

6. Describe the different types of mobile operating systems.

7. Discuss Android App Store: Google Play.

The most dramatic change in computer technology in the past five years has been the widespread use of mobile computers, such as tablets and smartphones. Many experts predict that the application of these mobile computers has just begun. Mobile comuters are expected to greatly affect the way we communicate and use computer technology.

In this chapter, we present an overview of mobile computers, including their types, features, CPU architectures, operating systems, and Apps. It is essential to understand these basic concepts. Also, we describe smartphones, the most popular mobile computing devices in detail, like iPhone and Android phones. Lastly, we discuss the most widely used mobile operating system, Android OS, including its origin, architecture, and App store.