Symbian
The mobiles that we handle uses some sort of operating system for their operations, some such operating systems are Java, Symbian, Android , windows etc. All these operating systems have some advantages and disadvantages. Let us see some facts about the Symbian operating system. Let’s see how it has become one of the popular mobile operating system.
Symbian operating system is widely used in Nokia mobile phones. This operating system was developed by Symbian Ltd and acquired by the Nokia in 2008. Then they had laid a foundation called the Symbian foundation for its development and research purposes. It runs on ARM processors and exclusively used on x86 processors. Later Symbian foundation became a nonprofit organization and made Symbian open source software in 2009.
Symbian is based on resource conservation because when the operating system is idle it puts the device into low power mode and power wastage is avoided. Also the widely usage of this software in smart phones and low ended phones and moreover the possibilities and the services provided by this OS made it a popular Operating system for mobiles and handheld devices. Symbian also provides java integration that makes the user to make use of java resources or applications in the Symbian powered phones.
Possibilities of Symbian operating system
One of the advantages of Symbian operating system is that it can be used on low ended and highly advanced mobile phones. Its features enable the user to use it like the computer operating system which provides multi tasking and many other features. Symbian operating system can also be used in small handheld devices like some meters, and medical equipments. This operating system provides the integration of the present communication possibilities like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. This helps to control the devices remotely for various purposes
1. Call and messaging
This operating system is widely used in mobile phones because it can efficiently handle telephone calls and messages. Its simple interface helps the user to use it without knowing more about the software. Someone with basic knowledge can handle a Symbian operated device.
2. Internet
Internet will be available in the mobile phones and PDA freely which enables a user to get in touch with his friends and family members. It also supports VoIP calling over the internet which is not available in Java operating systems.
3. Camera and video
This operating system supports the usage of high quality cameras within the devices. It also integrates the new technology called the intelligent smile recognition for taking photographs. The taken photos can be instantaneously shared with our friends by uploading it to the internet.
4. GPS and maps
Global positioning system is one of the technologies used to locate something with the help of satellites and the earth co ordinate system. Symbian operating system and software developed for the usage of GPS helps to integrate this technology within the mobile phones.
5. Security
One of the important facts which the Symbian operating system provides to the user is its security options. It helps the user to use internet baking and funds transfer using the internet without the fear of hacking. The Symbian signed and authenticated applications go in hand to hand to make this possible.
6. Video and TV
The recent trend is to make the TV channel available in the mobile phones. It has made possible by the use of faster internet by different operators. Symbian operating system supports the usage of such applications for watching TV channels in the phone.
Those who prefer to use advanced technologies in their mobile phones and handheld devices should select the operating system used in the devices wisely. Because the operating system that you choose should be capable of integrating new technologies and out coming developments in your device. So Symbian will be perfect operating system that meets all your needs. It is sure that this operating system will dominate in the future devices and you can choose this without any fear.
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