One of the most reliable and high quality operating system for smart phones and is considered to be Symbian.Until 2008, it was engaged in the development of a consortium of the same name.With the sale of the total shareholding increased and consumer demand for the operating system.The reason for this was the expansion of production and contracts with leading brands of the world.
From the origins of excellence
In mid-1990 mobile system leaves much to be desired.Multimedia capabilities are minimized engine was monolithic, applications were limited to single commonplace items (calendar, calculator and so on. D.).Everything has changed radically in 1997, when a number of companies have signed a pact on cooperation in the development of a universal operating system.Thus it was founded the consortium Symbian.He stood at the head of the leaders of brands Nokia, Ericsson, Psion and Motorola.
Toward the end of the 1990s was born the first OS Symbian 5. Its platform supports computers Psion, as well as devices and Ericsson MC218 netPad.Soon the developers have added a line system for integration EPOC5u Unicode.The turning point for the consortium came with the release of OS version 6.0.On this basis there was a first branded smartphone Symbian - Nokia 9210.V next years mobile systems began to develop with extraordinary speed.In 2003, developers have pleased users Symbian OS 7 and its extended version.This system is able to support most of the popular platforms: UIQ, Series 60 and 80, FOMA and others.By mid-2004 the consortium suddenly came Psion and Motorola.However, this had no effect on future production.At the end of the year there was a Symbian 8, which could support the 2-nuclear devices.
Next OS version - 9.0 - significantly expanded brand influence in the global market.In the development of the latest technologies have been used, what was not at any other company.This has allowed to depart from the integration of core EKA1.In OS 9.2 there was the opportunity to work with OMA Management and Bluetooth 2. Version 9.2 supports the interface HSDPA and Vietnamese characters.
new Symbian OS 9.4 came out in spring 2007.Its main feature was support for touch control.She was also more optimized, so is suitable for weak phone, saving battery life of up to 30%.It is worth noting an accelerated interface with support for DVB-H and VoIP.
mobile revolution era and sunset
In December 2008, the right software Symbian switched to the company "Nokia".A month later, all of the applications and operating systems of mobile phones began to appear with the prefix Nokia.The first thing the new owners of the consortium was transferred to the usual OS S60-platform processor x86.To test the system used Intel Atom.
new OS were better and faster, but many users do not like the fact that they were paid.In November 2009, he broke the contract with Symbian Samsung.It has hurt the credibility of the consortium.Often, this is why in February 2010, it was decided to make a line of Symbian completely free and open.In the autumn of that year from a combination of left and Sony Ericsson, by going to the main competitor - "android".
gradually selling OS devices have become known consortium minimized.In 2011, he completed the work the official website of the brand.There were rumors about the cessation of production of new OS.At the end of 2011 it was announced a new axis of Nokia Belle, which became the prototype of the updated Symbian.Over the next two years OS users satisfied with only occasional updates.In 2013, the project was transferred to the maintenance mode.Further developments in the near future is planned.
Features
OS Symbian is considered the successor to the infamous line EROS32, which was developed by engineers at Psion in mid-1990 for handheld computers.In 1999, a large part of the system has undergone modernization.Developers were designed to optimize the code so that the operating system to function properly even for the weakest devices.
achieve outstanding results programmers failed due to improved caching.This not only saves a significant portion of memory and battery life, but also speed up applications.All because of a new approach to programming.The development of architecture was used object-oriented method.In versions 9.x appeared robust protection mechanism at the level of API.In addition, the staff was able to distinguish between Symbian RAM in accordance with the priorities of applications.
worth noting that for a long time remained the main programming language C ++, which supports Java and libraries PIPS.As for the Nokia Symbian OS, it combines the best qualities and characteristics of the main rivals Windows Mobile and Google Android.
Major modifications
Currently, there are several operating systems for phones based on the development of Symbian.First of all it concerns the UIQ.This operating system is an integral part of smartphones Motorola and Sony Ericsson.The main difference of this system from others is its support of the touch screen.All rights are reserved by the OS Sony.System Series 60 was once the basis for all phone devices Nokia.For a long time it was licensed by such well-known brands such as Siemens, Samsung, LG and others. Originally designed for phones with a keyboard.The new version of Series 80 became the hallmark of the Japanese company.The platform has also been designed for phones with a keyboard.
OS Moar gained high popularity in Asia.At the moment, the platform produced products of such well-known brands such as Fujitsu, Sharp, Mitsubishi and Sony Ericsson.
Custom modifications OS smartphones using Nokia Series 77hh.
comparison of the leading OS
OS Symbian is widely used in low-end phones.The system has become a business card of the brand Nokia.Updates and Anna Belle breathed into line Japan's new life.Today, however, the new smart phones this OS will not come out.The characteristics of the system is designed user-friendly.If not for the popularity of "Android" and IOS, Symbian products would still trending.At Nokia smartphones colorful multimedia center and a fast engine.Almost all modern applications and interfaces.
phone operating system based on Android today in the lead in terms of popularity around the world.And this despite the fact that the OS is quite young.The first version was released in wide production only 6 years ago.It owns the rights to the software by Google.The system draws brilliance and efficiency.The latest versions of the operating system can accommodate many new useful features and services.On the basis of "Android" today go smartphones brands such as HTC, Samsung, Motorola and dr.Apple iOS is the second most popular OS among mobile platforms.The interface is user-friendly, intuitive and functional.Unlike all the other manufacturers, Apple does not focus on appearance, and on activities.That is why all the updates concern functional rather than new multimedia chips.
Systems Windows Mobile platforms are not so in demand for computers.All the matter in an awkward interface.Inexperienced users is difficult to understand the existing functionality.Often the most important options are hidden away in the menu.And if Windows 7 has had a colorful easy to use interface and streamlined requirements, Eight was just a disaster.The only thing that saved the new operating system - the right marketing.
Moar Platforms and Nokia S90
OS data out independently from software products Symbian.Moar platform was created for devices for Japanese operator DoCoMo.On the basis of its users for the first time we got the opportunity to use 3G.To date, based on the work Moar phones Panasonic, Fujitsu, Mitsubishi and others.
Series 90 Platform from Nokia developer was subsequently integrated into the Symbian OS version 7. The prototype system was the S80 operating system from the company Psion.As for the Nokia S90, thanks to her an opportunity to support the expansion of screens up to 640 points.It was a big leap forward.S90 interface is similar in functionality to the Internet Tablet.In 2005 it was decided to introduce developments in the Symbian S60 platform for branded smartphones Nokia.The move allowed the company to shoot in the global market of touch phones.
platform Symbian S60
This software has long remained inaccessible to competitors.As a result, the platform for own use licensed brands such as LG, Lenovo, Samsung, Panasonic and others.OS Development conducted in collaboration with companies "Elektrobit," "Mobicom" and others. Product supply further engaged operators Orange and Vodafone.Symbian OS S60 is the standard software for smartphones that supports languages Python, Java and C ++.The functionality includes the updated libraries for telephony and multimedia tools PIM.The maximum resolution that supports the platform - 360 x 640 pixels.
The main drawback of the system is a rigorous certification mechanism, significantly limits the ability of users.
platform Symbian S80
This product was a real flagship phones Nokia.On the basis of OS Symbian was developed 9.h.On the production platform set in 2000.He specializes in communication communicators.It can support custom display formats, such as 640 by 200 pixels.The functionality is built qwerty-keyboard.
platform for some time remained without updates.After 2005, she went into the development of a new universal operating system, which was used in the Nokia E90.It is worth noting that the platform interacts with applications and J2ME interfaces TLS and SSL.The system is built full Opera browser and file manager with integrated electronic fax.Latest updates allow access to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
platform UIQ
This is the most powerful and expensive of the developed technologies of Symbian.The platform is a crystal-oriented user interface to improve the graphics component.UIQ operating system kernel provides additional components.In this telephone devices are multifunctional and open for any vozmozhnostey.Platforma interacts with third-party applications and is focused on touch control.The software part is written in C ++.There is support for applications on Java.UIQ Technology has allowed to achieve the depth of color display in 4096.Newer versions of the platform, this figure expanded to 18 bits.Updated UIQ 3.2 interacts with services such as MMS Postcard, and OMA IMPS.
software platform supports Visual Studio, Eclipse, Java API, Carbide.Improved integration technology Wi-Fi.The built-in widgets are available, browser, multimedia applications, and so on. D.
OS devices Symbian
Most models of mobile phones, which operate on the basis of OS Symbian, - a smartphone and other devices by Nokia.Such recites more than three dozen devices.This is 5230, and 5800 Xpress, and C7-00, and models easier, such as the Nokia E72, N93 and drugie.Takzhe one time were called Symbian OS devices Sony Ericsson.It models such as the P900, M600, Vivaz, W960 and others. Among the other brands can be distinguished Motorola A1000 and Samsung i8910.
not be the company Symbian such famous competitors like Android and IOS, the number of devices that support its OS, it would be much larger.
games and applications for Symbian
The system integrated all the major multimedia programs.This video player and music service, and applications for imaging.In Symbian OS programs take a small part of the phone.It is made specifically to relieve the internal memory.The standard functionality has Opera 9.5 browser and the utility that monitors the system upgrade.
Games can distinguish the famous Angry Birds, OpenTTD, and Cut the Rope, and the Adventures of Tintin, and Fruit Ninja.
