
MobileComputingV3.ppt
20页MOBILE AND TABLET COMPUTINGThe iPad, Xoom, and Other Tablet and Mobile DevicesMobile Device vs TabletMobile device (also known as handheld)Small handheld computing deviceScreen display with touch inputMiniature keyboardLess than two poundsSmart phones and PDAs•Tablet computers–Complete mobile computer–Larger than a mobile phone or PDA–Virtual keyboardOperating SystemsApple’s iOSStarted for iPhoneExpanded to iPadGoogle’s AndroidOriginally for smart phonesFound on more devices than any other OSAndroid 2.2Smaller devices (smart phones to 7 inch tablets)Android 3.0 (Honeycomb)Larger tablets (10 inch and more)Other OS for Tablet ComputersWindowsBusiness oriented with active pen and handwriting recognition.webOSInitially developed by PalmUsed by HP’s tablet and Synergy technologyBlackBerry OSDeveloped by RIM for BlackBerry PlayBook tabletBased on OS found in on-board automobile systems and International Space StationeReaderseInk screen, weeks between charges, read in direct sunlightMobile/Tablet DevicesApple’s iOSiPodiPhoneiPadGoogle’s AndroidMotorolaSmart PhoneXoomSamsungGalaxy Tab•Other Devices–Amazon’s Kindle Fire–Window’s Motion CL900–BlackBerry PlayBook•Apps are OS, thus device dependent•iOS apps will not run on Android OS•iPad apps will not run on iPhone•iPhone apps will run on iPadDifferences Between AppsiOS500,000 appsNo widgetsMultitasking37% of apps are freeMore gamesAndroid250,000 appsHas widgetsMultitaskingDifferent sized screens make development difficult57% of apps are freeApps (Education)UNCPPine NeedleUNCP International ProgramsTedHowStuffWorksScience360 for iPadApps (Document Management)Dropbox: on-line "cloud storage" that wirelessly synchronizes with you mobile devices. A great way to transfer documents from you computer to the mobile device.iBooks: manages books, pdf files, and other text filesKindle: eReader from AnazonNook: eReader from Barnes & NobleApps (News)CNNAP NewsHuffington PostNPRUSA TodayNY Times ($20/mth subscription)CNBC (Financial information)WRAL: Channel 5 in Raleigh; news and weatherNews and Observer: it is an iPhone app, so it doesn't take advantage of the iPad real estate, but it does provide state newsWUNC: North Carolina public radio, iPhone app, but runs on iPad. Live broadcast as well as archives.Apps (References)D: a must have appEpicurious Recipes & Shopping ListWebMDGoogle EarthDragon Diction: converts speech to textSpeak4it: input voice to get information on local businessesThe Weather Channel: a must have app (UNCP graduate working on this app for the Weather Channel)YPmobile (Yellow pages)Apps (Utilities)NightstandEvernoteBamboo PaperPcalc LiteUnits by TheMacBoxSkypeDataVault Password ManagereWallet Password ManagerApps (Google)GoogleGoogle TranslateGoogle Sky MapGoogle GogglesGoogle EarthGoogle DocsGoogle MapsGoogle BodyGoogle VoiceGoogle BooksApps (Entertainment)What's On (tv guide)TV GuideIMDb (if you are a movie enthusiast): information about thousands of moviesNetflix: try hooking your iPad to your TV set to watch a movieTuneIn RadioApps (Photos) (these have great pictures)LifeFotopediaThe Guardian EyewitnessApps (Universe)PlanetsGoSkyWatchApps (Social Networks)FacebookFlipboardTwitterApps (Games)Fruit Ninja HD LiteNinJump HFHungry Shark – Part 1 HDiStunt 2 HD – Insane HillsAngry Birds HD FreePaper Toss HDCATC ManiaFire BallMe Giggle 2 HD LiteSolitaireSudoku JoyReversi HD *Retro PinballPool Break LiteTalking Ben the DogApps (Others)Medscape: medical informationAction Burn: exercise trackingLinks to iPad Apps ArticlesTop 20 Free Apps for Your New iPad 100 Best Free iPad Apps 100 Best iPad Apps Best Free iPad Apps – iOS vs Android DevicesMOTOROLA XOOM Android Tablet (10.1-Inch, 32GB, Wi-Fi) $426.00Samsung Galaxy Tab (10.1-Inch, 16GB, Wi-Fi) $499.00Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus $499.00iPad2 starting at $499.00。












