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What defines a smart device?
What defines a smart device?
Which of the following is NOT considered a mobile smart device?
Which of the following is NOT considered a mobile smart device?
What is a significant effect of the emergence of mobile computing?
What is a significant effect of the emergence of mobile computing?
Which of the following is a type of mobile application development platform?
Which of the following is a type of mobile application development platform?
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What is a characteristic of mobile smart devices?
What is a characteristic of mobile smart devices?
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Which mobile operating system has the highest number of apps available?
Which mobile operating system has the highest number of apps available?
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Which mobile operating system is developed by Open Handset Alliance?
Which mobile operating system is developed by Open Handset Alliance?
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As of QII 2023, what is the market share percentage of iOS in the mobile operating system market?
As of QII 2023, what is the market share percentage of iOS in the mobile operating system market?
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Which mobile operating system is considered the hardest to crack in terms of security?
Which mobile operating system is considered the hardest to crack in terms of security?
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Which of the following programming languages is NOT associated with the development of iOS?
Which of the following programming languages is NOT associated with the development of iOS?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Mobile Application Development
- Smart devices connect to networks via protocols like Bluetooth, NFC, and Wi-Fi.
- Popular mobile smart devices include personal digital assistants (PDAs), smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices.
- Mobile computing has redefined how people learn and interact with digital services.
Global Smartphone Market Share
- As of QII 2023, Android holds 70.8% of the global smartphone market; Apple’s iOS follows with 28.4%.
- Other operating systems share the remaining market percentage.
Mobile Operating Systems
- Major mobile operating systems include Android, iOS, Windows, and Blackberry.
- Android is open source, while iOS, Windows, and Blackberry are proprietary.
- Platform development languages vary: Android supports Java, Kotlin; iOS uses Objective-C, Swift; others use different languages such as C# or HTML5.
- Security: Android is the easiest to crack; Windows is the hardest.
Types of Mobile Applications
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Native Apps:
- Installed from Play Store/App Store; access full device features and work offline.
- Examples include banking apps, games, and productivity tools.
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Web-based Apps:
- Operate via web browsers; access is limited to online functionality.
- Fast development but cannot utilize device hardware features.
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Hybrid Apps:
- Combine elements of both native and web apps; can operate offline and access device features.
Mobile Development Frameworks
- Framework consists of tools such as IDEs, SDKs, APIs, and chosen programming languages.
- Android SDK, Android Studio, and Eclipse are key tools for Android app development.
- iOS development utilizes the iOS SDK and XCode IDE with basic languages being Objective-C and Swift.
Success Stories and Top Apps
- Reference to successful applications indicating market validation and enthusiasm for innovation in mobile applications.
Summary of Main Points
- Mobile Applications are specifically designed for smartphones and tablets.
- Popular platforms include Android and iOS with varying app types: Native, Web-based, and Hybrid.
- The course will focus on developing apps for the Android platform, reinforcing practical skills in mobile application development.
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