mobile technology made its way into all domains of our lives. Over the past few years, all kinds of applications exploded in functionality and in number. You can easily find a mobile application on the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store or maybe even on (near to closing) BlackBerry App World. So how can one capitalize on this shift towards mobile technology? This article discusses some key considerations to keep in mind, while working to succeed on this platform. Since it emerged, mobile technology
mobile phone market is crowded with hundreds and hundreds of phones and gadgets but at the top are the iPhone 3G S and the Blackberry Bold 9700. These phones demonstrate outstanding achievements in a whole variety of categories such as speed, design, usability and display. The iPhone 3G S is a very impressive phone with a built in iPod and thousands of other apps while the Blackberry Bold 9700 is just as remarkable with its speed and ease of use. There are many areas in which these two phones can be compared
communication and embedded software solutions, Blackberry was founded in 1984 in Waterloo, Canada. In 2008 Blackberry was worth $83billion with a share price of $149.9, it was named by Fortune-magazine as “The world's fastest-growing company”(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8206906.stm) Today, Blackberry’s share price around the $7 mark which left the company with a market cap of about $3.8B! In 2007 and after the huge success of apple’s iPhone, Blackberry decided to diversify from the Enterprise market
BlackBerry is a line of wireless handheld devices ¬designed and marketed by BlackBerry Limited, formerly known as Research In Motion Limited (RIM). The first BlackBerry device, an email pager, appeared on the market in 1999. (1) The two-way pager is almost never used anymore, which is a good demonstration of just how fast the technology has been developed. The pager was considered a novel product since most of handheld devices up until then had only one way communication. The original BlackBerry
Platforms consist of operating systems. A mobile operating system is the software that controls all basic operations. It allows for the installation and execution of apps. Operating systems often have toolkits that allow for the applications to communicate with each other. Android OS is the largest operating system. Android OS uses an open source operating system under Google. While the core operating system is open, other parts are licensed. An Android trademark cannot be used unless it is
The smartphone is a highly complex yet simplified technological innovation that has transformed our lives. How is a smartphone different than a cell phone and why does it appeal to millions of users throughout the world? Rather than being more closely related to a generic landline telephone, a smartphone is a full-fledged touch-based computer with a QWERTY keyboard. Users can call, email, or text message one another, access the internet, use applications and much more (Cassavoy). All of these features
the internet in every way imaginable. The Blackberry was the pioneer of Smart phones that allowed users to access the internet wherever they were located. They could access applications that were useful in maintaining everyday activities such as E-Mail and Face book. Technology has evolved over the years. It was first the pager that was a crucial device, then the PDA and lastly the Smartphone. The core product is the main idea of why a phone or Blackberry will be bought and its technology, connectivity
tablets and any other hand held devices. Mobile Applications have become such a viral thing in today’s century. Mobile Communication has integrated so much in our lives we almost feel incomplete if we were to leave our cell phones at home. When mobile apps were first created it were just the basic applications on your software such as, calculator, calendar and clock. The first cell phone manufactured was the Motorola Brick this phone was just a simple operating system whereas it was only use for calling
climbing its way up the ladder of success, evidence was presented showing the North American smartphone unit sales by quarter [1]. The graph that was provided shows that iPhone’s unit sales were around 3 million per quarter in all six quarters, Blackberry was steady throughout each quarter with 5 to 6 million per quarter and Androids sales grew considerably each quarter [1]. The comparison between all the different smartphone units’ sales by quarter helps support the view that Android is rising its
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had obvious improvements over the (1G) analog networks: improved sound quality, better security, and higher total capacity. Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) is one such digital network. It remains the network standard for much of the world. Most 2G phones were much smaller than the brick-like telephones of the 1980s. Advancements in batteries and computer chip technology made 2G cell phones much smaller and truly portable. The demand for data services to go with cell phones led to the
to Paul Taylor, a fund manager at BMO Harris Private Banking in Toronto, Ontario shipped 2.08 million BlackBerrys last year in Canada, while Apple sold 2.85 million iPhones there. Most services offered by Apple are better than those offered by Blackberry. Unlike Blackberry, Apple has followed the evolution of generations with cell phones. Renowned for its gadget aspect, the fact of downloading apps and games increased on many levels the company. The introduction of touch worldwide with Iphone was a
Powers of a Mobile Technology In todays ever changing world of technology, convenience and ease of use are among the top priorities for tech companies. Computers, smart phones and tablet, are all being used constantly. If you don't know the answer to a question just type it into your phone and boom you've got the answer in a few seconds. Just like computers, smartphones have apps that allow a mobile device to do just about anything a computer can do. While the computer may have more power, mobile
1999, Blackberry (formerly Research in Motion) has boasted of success and fame. It reached a time when blackberry devices were nicknamed ‘crack-berry’ by its enthusiastic customers compared the devices to cocaine for their addictive nature. However by the end of the year 2010, an important turn of events has changed these blossoms to a world of uncertainties. Losses and a constant decrease in revenue generation has been the case ever since. There has been a decrease in sales of Blackberry devices
A Smartphone app is a software application designed to run on wireless computing devices such as smart phones and tablets. The mobile applications are optimal for the people who use any particular service frequently, such as cab booking and mobile recharge. Each app provides more functionality like game, calculator or mobile web browsing. Even though mobile app is a booming one, this technique is somewhat lacking. These apps are generally small, individual software units with limited function.
use a tool that is always in your pocket. The best thing about these apps that can help you get better food choices and to help you exercise more is that they’re free. Here are the top apps that you can use to create a healthier lifestyle which can be a few taps or clicks away. After all, we don’t want to suffer from too much anxiety and stress over losing some weight, do we? Fooducate Fooducate is a nifty app that can spot the nasty foods that you’re not supposed to eat. Fooducate
through the advanced products and technology that the brand offers. The company’s innovative products and ideas provides the consumer with a value proposition. For example, when the company developed the iPod and iPhone it thought ahead in creating apps and the iTunes music store to go along with the products. Furthermore, the company has established itself as a company that stands behind its products. Customer service is available not only online but Apple stores can be found around the globe
Introduction The late 20th and early 21st century has seen a major increase in the use of smartphones world-widely. Smartphones are a present-day phenomenon and have never been as popular as now. Some individuals feel separation anxiety or fall into panic when they leave their smartphones at home by accident. Smartphones influence our productivity, make everyday tasks easier to do and some users have become highly dependent on them. Smartphone could be expressed as “an extension of us, an important
complemented Jobs style. Their performances were incredible and Jobs respected their opinions as well as mow them down when he had other plans. Jobs proved himself successful in his ways of management style and have been followed by many across the world and I personally admire his work and model him for my inspirations.
After three tumultuous decades, Apple recently surpassed Microsoft to become the largest technology firm in the world. Since his return 13 years ago, Steve Jobs has steered Apple through profound changes to create completely new product lines, such as: iPod, iTunes, iPhone, Apple TV and Macbook Pro. According to the Boston Consulting Group’s growth-share matrix, Apple’s growth coupled with a steady market share is elevating them into “star” status. The company’s ability to dominate the marketplace