Features Of Mobile OS-

 

Features Of Mobile OS- 

Mobile operating systems deliver various features to users, and the distinguishing feature that mobile operating systems offer is the ability to connect to the internet via the smartphone's built-in modem and a wireless service provider such as Verizon or AT&T. This is a major difference between mobile operating systems and most desktop operating systems, which rely on a Wi-Fi network or Ethernet connection to access the internet.

 

Many mobile OSes offer a native web browser application, which allows users to search the internet and visit webpages. Mobile operating systems also offer application stores, which allow users to download and interface with mobile applications. Several mobile operating systems also have native GPS (global positioning system) applications that allow users to search for locations, follow step-by-step directions and, in some cases, share location with different devices. The GPS feature, of course, relies on the mobile device's hardware and can't run without that support.

 

While some native applications come with mobile operating systems such as iOS and Android, the mobile app stores open up new possibilities for users. In some cases, the applications add new features and improved user interface (UI) for websites that are accessible via a web browser, but other applications bring new functionality to the mobile devices.

 

Other common mobile operating system features include native email applications that allow users to link their work and personal email accounts, a calendar application that users can keep track of tasks, meetings and events, and a contacts library to organize and search for contact information.

 

Most mobile operating systems -- other than Android -- are tied to specific hardware with little flexibility. Users can jailbreak or root devices, however, which allows them to install another mobile OS or unlock restricted applications.