Mobile Technologies and Operating Systems

Mobile Technologies

• Tasks traditionally performed on personal computers are now available on mobile devices.

Operating System for Mobile Devices

• Android: Developed by Google, widely used across various smartphones and tablets.
• iOS: Exclusive to Apple devices, developed by Apple Corp.
• Blackberry OS: Designed specifically for Blackberry devices.
• Symbian: The first operating system for mobile devices, mainly used by Nokia.
• Windows Phone OS: Developed by Microsoft, aimed at smartphones.
• WebOS: Designed primarily for Smart TVs, focusing on a user-friendly interface.

Social Media

• Online platforms enabling users to create, modify, and share content.
• Social Networks: Connect people with similar interests (e.g., Facebook).
• Social News: Users can generate news items (e.g., Reddit, Digg).
• Media Sharing: Share media such as images, videos, and music (e.g., Instagram, YouTube).
• Bookmarking Sites: Tools to save and organize references (e.g., Pinterest).
• Microblogging: Short updates from users (e.g., X, Plurk).
• Blogs and Forums: Personal content creation platforms (e.g., Blogger, Tumblr).

Assistive Media

• Technologies aiding individuals with disabilities, including text-to-speech, eBooks, and audiobooks.

Online Safety and Security

• Netiquette: Set of guidelines for respectful and constructive communication in online communities.

Information That Should Not Be Shared Online

• Personal details to avoid exposure and theft, including:
  • Full name
  • Birthdate
  • Family information
  • Credit/debit card numbers
  • Phone numbers
  • Home address

Internet Threats

• Malware: General term for malicious software designed to harm devices.
• Virus: A type of malware that replicates itself and spreads to other computers.
• Worms: Advanced malware that self-propagates across networks and corrupts files.
• Trojan: Malware masquerading as a legitimate program, undermining device security.
• Spyware: Operates silently to monitor user activity, including keystrokes (keyloggers).
• Adware: Displays unwanted advertisements, often as pop-ups.
• Spam: Unsolicited emails, often from bots or advertisements.
• Phishing: Technique aimed at obtaining sensitive personal information, such as passwords, by deceit.