What is an Operating System & How Have They Evolved Over the Years? 

When many people hear the term operating system, they immediately think of the software that they have on their computer, for example Windows 8. However, many people forget that their smartphones use operating systems to perform everyday functions, such as checking the weather or even playing a game. To put it into simple terms, a mobile operating system is software that allows mobile phones, tablets and various other devices to run programs and applications, as well as managing cellular and wireless connectivity. (Rouse, 2011)

In this generation, smartphones are our life lines and a study by Google shows that approximately 56% of Canadians use smartphones and 80% of these users don’t leave home without their smartphone. (Barria, 2013) Imagine only using your cell phone to make phone calls…how long would you last?

Check out this link to an infographic showing the evolution of mobile operating systems

References

Barria, C. (2013, July 29). Smartphone use way up in canada. Retrieved from http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/smartphone-use-way-up-in-canada-google-finds-1.1384916

Rouse, M. (2011, December). Mobile operating systems. Retrieved from http://searchconsumerization.techtarget.com/definition/Mobile-operating-system

By: Kristina Pradhan