Mobile Operating system .a mobile operating system is the software platform on top of which other programs run. The operating system is responsible for determining the functions and features available, and also determine which third-party applications can be used on your device.
Some of the more common and well-known Mobile operating systems:
- Symbian OS Symbian OS has become a standard operating system for smartphones. The Symbian OS is designed for the specific requirements of 2.5G and 3G mobile phones.
- Windows Mobile The Windows Mobile platform is available on a variety of devices (GSM or CDMA)from a variety of wireless operators. You will find Windows Mobile software on Dell, HP, Motorola, Palm and i-mate products.
- Palm OS Palm OS has provided mobile devices with essential business tools, as well as capability to access the Internet or a central corporate database via a wireless connection.
- Mobile Linux: The first company to launch phones with Linux as its OS was Motorola in 2003. Linux is seen as a suitable option for higher-end phones with powerful processors and larger amounts of memory.
- MXI .MXI is a universal mobile operating system that allows existing full-fledged desktop and mobile applications written for Windows, Linux, Java, Palm be enabled immediately on mobile devices without any redevelopment. MXI allows for interoperability between various platforms, networks, software and hardware components.