Comments on: Battle of the Mobile Operating Systems http://mobility.com.ng/2009/10/23/battle-of-the-mobile-operating-systems/ The exciting world of mobile devices, apps and services Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:05:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Azeez Saheed http://mobility.com.ng/2009/10/23/battle-of-the-mobile-operating-systems/#comment-2103 Azeez Saheed Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:21:15 +0000 http://mobilitynigeria.com/?p=2069#comment-2103 I recall with nostalgia my first smartphone (Nokia 6600) that I bought in 2005. Back then it was one of d best phones available. I was attracted to it because I could do many things on it at d same time (multitasking) & also could install third party apps on it. Ever since then, I've been hooked on Symbian OS. Wins mobile & Symbian were the predominant operating systems. Then along came Blackberry. It got people talking, especially for its ability to 'push' emails to d device. When Apple introduced d iphone more than 2 years ago, the smartphone equation changed. Now all phone makers are all introducing models dat they hope will be 'iphone killers'. They all are gravitating towards Android. I am also thinking about ditching my good old Symbian & go for d iphone or Android devices. Below are my views on the future of mobile OS: * Symbian will continue to be the dominant OS (at least in the developing countries) * OSX & Android will continue to lead the way in innovations * To stay relevant in the phone business, Symbian developers must do major upgrades to it especially on the user interface Opera Mini 4.2.13337 on J2ME/MIDP Device J2ME/MIDP Device

I recall with nostalgia my first smartphone (Nokia 6600) that I bought in 2005. Back then it was one of d best phones available. I was attracted to it because I could do many things on it at d same time (multitasking) & also could install third party apps on it.

Ever since then, I’ve been hooked on Symbian OS. Wins mobile & Symbian were the predominant operating systems. Then along came Blackberry. It got people talking, especially for its ability to ‘push’ emails to d device.

When Apple introduced d iphone more than 2 years ago, the smartphone equation changed. Now all phone makers are all introducing models dat they hope will be ‘iphone killers’. They all are gravitating towards Android.

I am also thinking about ditching my good old Symbian & go for d iphone or Android devices. Below are my views on the future of mobile OS:

* Symbian will continue to be the dominant OS (at least in the developing countries)
* OSX & Android will continue to lead the way in innovations
* To stay relevant in the phone business, Symbian developers must do major upgrades to it especially on the user interface

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]]> By: Uche http://mobility.com.ng/2009/10/23/battle-of-the-mobile-operating-systems/#comment-1928 Uche Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:09:10 +0000 http://mobilitynigeria.com/?p=2069#comment-1928 maemo from nokia is the best OS for a mobile device. the Iphone OS doesn't come close. all nokia needs now is better form factor. Google Chrome 3.0.195.27 on Windows Vista Windows Vista

maemo from nokia is the best OS for a mobile device. the Iphone OS doesn’t come close. all nokia needs now is better form factor.

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]]> By: archie http://mobility.com.ng/2009/10/23/battle-of-the-mobile-operating-systems/#comment-1925 archie Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:24:01 +0000 http://mobilitynigeria.com/?p=2069#comment-1925 I think Nokia has overflogged the Symbian OS. It needs a major makeover. The GUI is too 'bland'. While symbian may have tons of advantages, no one can deny that majority of us can do with better eye candy. May be android will do that.. But clearly Apple OSX is tops. Nokia is living of the superbness of its handset designs (rudgeness, long battery life, longevity, service availability etc). With the throw away society catching on, it will do little for their oomph in future. (My opinion). I drool for palm and windows OS any day. Having used them before now and being on my Nokia E63 for 2 months now, my mind is longing for palm and to a lesser degree, windows. if i had my way i will like to try OSX. Since i cant get legit iphone to work here, those two will do for now. Opera Mini 5.0.15650 on J2ME/MIDP Device J2ME/MIDP Device

I think Nokia has overflogged the Symbian OS. It needs a major makeover. The GUI is too ‘bland’. While symbian may have tons of advantages, no one can deny that majority of us can do with better eye candy. May be android will do that.. But clearly Apple OSX is tops. Nokia is living of the superbness of its handset designs (rudgeness, long battery life, longevity, service availability etc). With the throw away society catching on, it will do little for their oomph in future. (My opinion). I drool for palm and windows OS any day. Having used them before now and being on my Nokia E63 for 2 months now, my mind is longing for palm and to a lesser degree, windows. if i had my way i will like to try OSX. Since i cant get legit iphone to work here, those two will do for now.

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]]> By: Oluniyi David Ajao http://mobility.com.ng/2009/10/23/battle-of-the-mobile-operating-systems/#comment-1917 Oluniyi David Ajao Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:19:37 +0000 http://mobilitynigeria.com/?p=2069#comment-1917 I would have wanted an in-depth info as to why WinMo 6.5 does not impress you, or a link to your previous article where you explained in detail. This gives the reader a deeper insight into your assertion. Google Chrome 3.0.195.27 on Windows Vista Windows Vista

I would have wanted an in-depth info as to why WinMo 6.5 does not impress you, or a link to your previous article where you explained in detail. This gives the reader a deeper insight into your assertion.

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