By Ishant Gupta
An
endeavour to understand the Mobile phone technology
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Do you often
get confused because of the technical terms while reading reviews of mobile
phones? We present to you important vocabulary and crucial information related
to the mobile phones.
Display
Today, the
market is rife with various shapes and materials for display of phones. Each
company boasts of its superiority over others in mobile phone displays.
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words
AMOLED, LCD,
Super LCD, PPI, Clear Black
Useful
tips
Screen with
a large display looks good, but it cuts down the battery life. Decide your
budget and accordingly choose a phone with good screen resolution. However,
just check beforehand whether the apps you are going to use on the mobile phone
work well with the phone’s resolution. Instead of weighing the features of
AMOLED and LCD, choose a display that suits you the best. Generally, AMOLED
produces bright and deep colours, while LCD displays the text in a clear manner.
Operating
system/platform
The
operating system is a software that allows the phone to work. It allows simple
functions like calling and texting as well as complex tasks like mailing and
web browsing. As we have operating systems like Mac and Windows on computer,
similarly we have them in mobile phones too.
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words
Android,
iOS, Windows phone, Symbian, BlackBerry OS
Useful
tips
Most
operating systems offer similar functions and features like email, social
networking connectivity and support facilities like calling and texting. The
operating systems like iOS, Windows phone and android have a tile or icon based
interface. They do not use menu system much. Symbian and BlackBerry still use
menu based system. You surely have a range of options to choose from, but
choose an operating system which is updated regularly and which gives a scope
for addition of new features. Also make sure that the apps that you need to use
frequently are compatible with the platform.
RAM
With the
help of RAM, you can run many applications and background tasks simultaneously.
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Words
256
Megabytes (MB), 512 MB, 768 MB, 1 GB (Gigabyte), 2 GB
Useful
Tips
Some
operating systems require more RAM to run smoothly, whereas some can function
with less RAM. The latest android devices have 1GB RAM. On the other hand, most
Windows phones run on 512 MB RAM only. Many Symbian devices have a 256 MB RAM
only. It should be noted however, that the performance of the device depends
more on the operating system than the RAM.
Camera
There was a
time when having an in-built camera in a mobile phone was considered a luxury,
but with smartphones, it has become a necessity.
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Words
3.2/5/8/12/41
Megapixel, Auto focus, Shooting modes, HD video, LED, Xenon flash
Useful
Tips
Various
features like lens quality, camera software, auto focus and different scene
settings have transformed the world of cameras. If you are buying a smartphone
with the objective of clicking a lot of pictures, you should opt for a phone
with the following features: auto focus/touch focus, xenon flash, face
detection, macro mode and red eye reduction. A phone with a 5 Megapixel camera can
be a good buy for you.
Battery
The battery
is consumed while using many features of the mobile phone.
The power of
battery is expressed in terms of mAh or milliampere/hour. It is the battery
that determines the duration for which your mobile phone will work once charged
fully. The bigger the size of the phone, the bigger is the battery.
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Li-Ion / Lithium-ion, mAh
Useful Tips
If your phone contains more mAh, it gives more backup. The operating
systems like Symbian and BlackBerry provide better battey life than android or
iOS. There is not much difference between removable and non-removable battery.
If you are using a removable battery and if problem occurs with the charging of
battery, you can just change the battery instead of changing the phone.
Connectivity
Nowadays wired and wireless technology is used to connect a mobile
phone with other phones or tablet.
Usually you
cannot send or receive files via buletooth on iOS and Windows phone devices.
Often you need accessories for connectivity. They can include HDMI cables or USB
On-The-Go adaptors.
Applications
Applications
or apps are small softwares that help us in carrying out different tasks. You
can use them for web browsing, playing games and so on.
Related
Words
Apps,
applications, App store, Marketplace, Developers
Useful
Tips
If you wish
to download apps to your mobile device, go to the apps store and find out
whether your favourite apps are available. Most app stores have updated list. Also,
you should keep a watch on new apps on the apps store.
Internet
You can have
internet connectivity through the data service provided by the local operator.
Related
Words
HSPA, HSDPA,
3G, 3.5G, 4G, GPRS/EDGE
Useful
Tips
Ensure whether you have access to the form of
network that your device supports. For instance, the latest iPad does not
support the 4G network in India. A slow GPRS/EDGE connection can suffice for
web browsing and emailing purposes.
