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Mobile Computing
Nic MichudaSkylar Diggins
Ryan Oldenburg
What is Mobile Computing?•Mobile Computing – taking a
computer and all necessary software and files out into the field.
Agenda
• iPhone vs. Android
• Advantages and disadvantages
• Modern examples
• Business implications
• Future trends and growth
Devices
The Big Debate: iPhone vs Android
The Big Debate: iPhone vs Android
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Android- Multitasking
- Integration with Google Apps
- Limited support
- Sales deficit
iPhone- Popularity and community
- Reliable platform with options
- Obsolescence of technology with new releases
- "Jailbreaking"
Advantages of Mobile Computing
• Locational Flexibility
• Saves Time
• Enhances productivity
• Entertainment
Disadvantages of Mobile Computing
• Insufficient bandwidth
• Security problems
• Power consumption
• Potential health hazards
Current Examples
• PDA, palmtops
• Smartphones, Tablets
• Laptops, 'Toughbook'
• Carputers, (Ford SYNC, Mercedes Mbrace)
Current Examples
• Consumer convenience
• Business efficiency
• New business modelso Appso Shopping-physical and virtual goodso Mobile payments
The Future of Mobile Computing• 50% of Americans use smartphones
o 62% use apps, 75% use location, 79% for shopping
• Mobile internet use grew 45% last year
• Opportunities to adapt to and utilize these trends
Questions?