Mobile Development – On a Constant Verge of Expansion
With the launch of high-end handheld mobile devices (also known as Smartphones), the world instantly understood their potential to support numerous software applications. Each and every individual would like to get their hands on cutting-edge technologies, and smartphones such as the iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, and Windows Mobile Devices are a constrict part of these technologies. Industries around the world quickly grasp the use of these technologies by their customers which has resulted in the constant demand of mobile development by these industries.
Below is a brief overview on all these high-end handheld mobile devices:
iPhone
iPhone is a smart phone launched by Apple, Inc., based on its own unique operating system, iOS (iPhone Operating System). It has a clever and user-friendly interface, due to which it has taken a huge bite in the market. Furthermore, it is constantly updated so we’ve seen the iPhone 3, iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 year upon year. Mobile development companies are already providing services in iPhone development; as a result, currently there are over 300,000 applications available in the Apple Store for the iPhone.
Android
Android is an open source mobile operating system by Google. It also supports numerous applications. Unlike its competitor, the iPhone or BlackBerry, it is not a dedicated OS, and is being used by several mobile companies. Furthermore, due to its vast popularity, Android development is also on a constant rise right now.
BlackBerry
BlackBerrys are high-end business smartphones based on its own unique BlackBerry OS by Research In Motion (RIM). It supports custom-made business applications which help its users improve their business processes. Software development companies providing mobile development services are already providing excellent BlackBerry development solutions.
Windows Mobile Devices
Windows Mobile is a mobile operating system launched and marketed by Microsoft. It gives the user an experience similar to Microsoft windows and, with its latest release windows mobile 7, it acts as a revolutionary smartphone operating system. Its latest release supports X-box 360 and X-box live along with Windows live which all are add-on advantages.
In fact, these smart phones work similar to a desktop computer or a laptop and as a result, mobile development could provide ground-breaking solutions such as:
ü GPS and Navigation Software
ü Games
ü Support with CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software applications
ü Digital signage as mobile development
ü Online stores
ü E-catalogs
ü Industry specific software
ü Contact management applications
ü And many more…