The Different Phone Types

Different  Phone Types:

Android:

·         Created/hosted by Google. Created in 2003

·         Open Source Linux platform

·         Android devices can get viruses and malicious software

·         Has customizable menus/options

·         Uses Google Play to purchase apps and music.

·         Versions:

o   Cupcake released 2009

o   Donut released 2009

o   Éclair released 2009

o   Froyo released 2010

o   Gingerbread released 2010 and 2011

o   Honeycomb Released 2011

o   Ice Cream Sandwich released 2011

o   Jelly Bean released 2012

·         Presently on tablets and phones.

·         Uses Google Drive and Gmail for all sync needs

·         Can make purchases through play.google.com

Windows Phones:

·         Developed/Designed and maintained by Microsoft

·         Previously used what was called Windows CE or Windows Mobile

·         Windows Phone 7 launched 2010

·         Windows Phone 8 launched 2012

·         Partners with Nokia for many but not all phones. Also has HTC devices and Samsung.

·         Uses Windows Phone Store for all purchases and location services.

·         Has Find My Phone

·         Uses many of the Microsoft family for its services (word, excel, etc)

·         Uses SkyDrive and live/Hotmail/msn/outlook.com accounts for all sync needs.

·         Works with Xbox Live, Xbox Music etc.

·         Can make purchases through windowsphone.com

·         Unable to at this time get viruses and malicious software

 Blackberry:

·         Created by RIM been around since 1999

·         Was the primary device in many businesses till the iPhone and Android OS kicked it out.

·         Uses Blackberry Desktop Manager to do all syncs

·         Blackberry 10 is due out 2013

·         Uses Blackberry Store for all apps

·         Known for “High level Security” was used by the USA government till recent changes in iPhone and Android OS

·         Nickname is Crackberry

·         Each device has its own PIN which identifies the device and allows them to communicate on the Enterprise Server BB has as well as Messenger.

·         Has been known to use their own OS and some have had Windows software on them as well (Windows CE)

·         Can get viruses and malicious software but no reports presently.

Microcell

·         Used to boost the cell signal in your home

·         Only can be used with AT&T phone numbers.

·         Can have 15 lines on the approved list but only 4 on the device at the same time.

·         Connects to your home router so you must have internet services

·         Does not work with prepaid services.

iPhone

·         Developed and maintained by Apple

·         First released in 2007

·         No external storage options

·         Runs on an OS similar to Mac OS

·         Uses iTunes to make purchases and to do all sync

·         Unable to at this time get viruses and malicious software

Palm

·         No longer used