MOBILE

COMPUTING
WHAT IS MOBILE
COMPUTING?

• Mobile computing is a technology that allows data,

speech, and video to be sent via a computer or any
other wirelessly connected device.
• A mobile computing system, in general, consists of
a mobile device, such as a laptop, tablet, or
smartphone, and a wireless network connection
based on Wi-Fi or cellular wireless technologies,
such as 5G.
BRANCHES IN MOBILE COMPUTING

Mobile computing is divided into three divisions:

1.Mobile communication

2.Mobile hardware

3.Mobile software
 Mobile Communication specifies a framework
that is responsible for the working of mobile
computing technology. In this case, mobile
communication refers to an infrastructure that
MOBILE ensures seamless and reliable communication
among wireless devices.

COMMUNICATI
ON The mobile communication framework consists
of communication devices such as protocols,
services, bandwidth, and portals necessary to
facilitate and support the stated services.
These devices are responsible for delivering a
smooth communication process.
MOBILE HARDWARE

• Mobile hardware consists of mobile devices or device components that can be used to receive or access
the service of mobility.
• Examples of mobile hardware can be smartphones, laptops, portable PCs, tablet PCs, Personal Digital
Assistants, etc.
EXAMPLES OF MOBILE HARDWARE

Laptop Smartphones Tablets

MOBILE SOFTWARE

• Mobile software is a program that runs on mobile

hardware.
• This is designed to deal capably with the
characteristics and requirements of mobile
applications.
• This is the operating system for the appliance of
mobile devices. In other words, you can say it the
heart of the mobile systems.
• This is an essential component that operates the
mobile device.
WHERE IS MOBILE
COMPUTING USED?
Mobile computing is used in practically every aspect of daily life.

The use of mobile devices has expanded in recent years, particularly

during the Covid -19 pandemic.

Cell phones and smartphones are examples of mobile computing that

most of us are both familiar with and use daily. They’re utilized for a lot
more than just voice communication.

As a result, mobile computing is something that modern world would

struggle to function without.
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF
MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICES
Advantages Disadvantages
• You may use your device wherever you choose. • WI-FI is required to connect to the internet on a
device.
• It is linked to several networks, making it simple
to discover new locations and develop business. • They may lose charge in their battery.

• It is lightweight and portable.
• Bluetooth allows us to communicate with other
devices.
• They feature a powerful processor and RAM for
a variety of tasks.
• Their transmission speeds are lower than those of
desktop computers.
• When we connect to the internet, our information
might be stolen.
• These gadgets are pricey and tiny, and they are
prone to breakage.
 The main idea of mobile computing was evolving since 1990s.

The earliest mobile computers, founders of today's laptop computers, were created in the
late 1970s and early 1980s, inspired by Alan Kay's Dynabook design from 1968. (Kay 1972).

Marty Cooper was the inventor of the first handheld cellular mobile phone.

HISTORY OF MOBILE COMPUTING

APPLICATIONS OF MOBILE COMPUTING

Web or Internet Global Position Emergency

access. System (GPS). services.

Entertainment Educational
services. services.
What is mobile computing?

When did the main idea of mobile

computing evolve?

When are mobile devices not useful?

Who is the inventor of the first

handheld cellular mobile phone?
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