Hey readers! In this article, we see the complete guide of the generation of mobile operating systems. We will cover the history of the mobile operating system. Also all versions of the mobile operating system.
When one can talk about generations, its mean parts in different era. Here we discuss the generation of mobile operating system, means of see the parts of mobile OS. The deep article you read about it. In which you can read the versions and history.
An operating system is system software. OS used in mobile and computer devices. We discussed in detail the computer operating system in our previous article. And now we will cover the mobile operating system.
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Mobile Operating System
Some times you think that how mobile phone works. How you can dial numbers and see videos and play games. How things work. So, the total game behind is of operating system.
The operating system installed in mobile phone. This OS manage all things in background.Different type of mobile have different types of operating system. In market, there are many operating systems. But most famous OS are android and IOs operating system.
As mentioned above, the mobile operating system is system software. It allows files and applications to run on mobile. The operating system is already installed on the hardware of the mobile device.
After the installation of the OS, the user is able to use the mobile device. The work of the mobile operating system is the same as the computer operating system.
The main difference is one is for mobile and another for computer. The features of the OS of both devices are also the same.
Generation of mobile operating systems
In this section, we will discuss in detail the history of the mobile operating systems from 1993 to 2021. Generation of mobile operating systems is release time by time.
The era of 1990 to 1999
In 1973, mobile devices use an embedded system as an OS. This embedded system control operations.
Then after 1990, Apple and Go-Corporation release their own mobile Operating systems. Apple release Newton OS. Go-Corporation release PenPoint OS. During this era of 1990-2000. There are lots of researches. In 1994, IBM release the first smartphone with the feature of touch screen and email.
Now is the time for Nokia to boom entry in the market. Nokia release 9000 communicators. It bases on geo work.
In 1997, EPOC32 release. Later 6 more versions release with renamed to Symbian OS.
Symbian OS operate by several big companies. Nokia especially uses Symbian OS. In 1990, Nokia 7310 launch by Nokia S40. WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) feature added in this series.
The era of 2000 to 2009
Now, the next big era in mobile operating systems started. The era of revolution started in 2000.
In 2000, the Ericson R380 and EPOC32 release. In 2001, the Symbian series 80 of Nokia was release Nokia 9210 Communicator. This phone is running on Symbian OS. The first phone to allow users to install external applications.
In 2002, Black Barry come into the ground. Black Barry released his first smartphone.
In the same year, in June 1992, Microsoft released its first smartphone. This smartphone is a Windows CE.
Nokia 7650 release on the platform of Symbian series 6.0. It is Nokia’s first phone with a camera and MMS. This S60 series of Nokia used most of the Nokia mobile phones until 2011.
The first Linux-based cell phone introduced by Motorola. In 2005, Microsoft released Windows mobile 5.0.
2007 is the year of the big revolution. Apple release the first smartphone named as iPhone. In June 2007, iPhone was first time release in United State.
At the start of this year, iPhone introduces to the big-screen iPod. Microsoft announces Windows mobile 6.0 in this year.
In July 2008, Apple introduce iPhone OS2 with iPhone 3G. The first android phone base on the Linux kernel introduced in October. It releases by OHA. In November, the Nokia first touchscreen mobile introduced by Symbian.
In January 2009, Palm release Web OS. It is not compatible with history OS. In the next month, Palm further devices with Palm OS are going to release. Microsoft release windows mobile 6.5.
In November, Nokia release its first smartphone. This smartphone running on Maemo known as Nokia N900. Nokia also releases three mobile internet devices.
The era of 2010
Now the world enters the modern era of mobile operating systems. It is the era of revolution.
In February 2010, MeeGo, a Linux-based OS release in the market. It is not compatible with previous versions of OS. In the same month, Samsung introduces Bada OS.
In April 2010, Apple released the first generation of iPad. It is the first version of OS in the market. This version supports tablet devices. KIN OS that was base on Windows CE, available in May 2010.
I June Apple release iPhone4. The OS is iPhone OS.
The new 2nd generation of Apple TV releases in September 2010.
In the same month, Symbian3 releases on Nokia N8. And there should be the last device use Symbian.
A new Windows phone OS release by Samsung, DELL, LG, and HTC.
The era of 2011
In February 2011, the first version of android 3.0 releases. This version supports tablet version devices.
In April, Black Barry OS was also released.
The Firefox OS, named as Gecko project announced by Mozilla.
The new version of Web OS that supports tablet mode was also released.
In August, the Web OS devices are drop. The last version of Web OS was 3.0.5.
In September, Nokia’s first and only device, which was use OS, introduce by MeeGo.
After this abandonment of MeeGo and Nokia. Linux and Intel announce the partnership with Samsung.
In October 2011, iOS releases. The Siri voice assistant integrated into this version.
In November, Amazon release the Fire OS.
The era of 2012
In May 2012, Nokia released the Nokia 808. It is the last smartphone device on Symbian.
In August, Samsung announce that they focus on Windows and Android phones. They leave Bada OS for further use.
Apple release iOS 6 in September.
The era of 2013
In January 2013, Black Barry introduce a new smartphone named Black Barry 10. This version is not compatible with old versions of OS.
In September, Apple released iOS7.
The era of 2014
In February 2014, Nokia present their Nokia X operating system platform. And in the same month, Microsoft presents their Windows phone 8.1.
In September Apple introduce iOS 8 and Black Barry release BlackBerry 10.
In November, Google release Android 5.0.
The era of 2015
Android 5.1 released by Google in the month of February.
The iOS-based watch OS releases by Apple in April
In September, iOS 9 and watch OS releases by Apple. Apple also launches Apple TV’s 4th generation.
In the same month, Google releases Android 6.0.
In October 2015, Black Barry decided to not release more software development kits. They want to focus on the privacy and security of their already developed software.
In November Windows 10 mobile release by Microsoft.
Now is the time to end the era of Nokia phones. The era of Android and iOS are on peak.
The era of 2016
In February 2016, the last Windows mobile phone was release by Microsoft. It is Lumia 650. After this the all mobile hardware drop.
In July Black Barry’s last update was also released. After this BlackBerry OS is drop.
In August, Google release Android 7.0.
The iOS 10 and watch OS was release in September 2016. The iOS 7 installed on iPhone 7 and iPhone 7Plus.
In November, Black Barry 10 version 10.3.3 released by Black Barry.
The era of 2017
In April 2017, the Samsung version 8.1 released by Samsung. Google released Android 8.0.
Apple introduced iOS 11 and watch OS in September.
Cherry OS that based on Android also released by Cherry Mobile.
The era of 2018
At the start of 2018, there is no progress seems to be done.
But in April, Microsoft released Windows 10 version 1803 and in May Lite OS version 2.1 was release by Huawei.
In August, Android 9.0 was release by Google.
Xiaomi introduces MIUI for their smartphone series.
In September, Apple introduce iOS 12 and Watch OS 5. Also, EMUI 9.0 released by Huawei.
Windows 10 version 1809 released by Microsoft in October.
In November Fire OS 6 was release by Amazon.
The era of 2019
The era of 2019 is starting. An era in which Microsoft mobile phones are end to develop more. Microsoft announce that windows mobile phone would end in December.
In June, iOS 13 and Watch OS 6 are announce by Apple. And in September, iOS 12 and Watch OS 6 were releases.
In August, Huawei introduce the EMOI 10. Google introduce Android 10 in September.
At the End
So, here is the complete but short history of the generation of mobile operating systems. We can discuss all of it from a to z.
But, some points are not included for some reasons. But in our next articles on Android and iOS, everything explained. So be patient and stay with us for further details. Thank You.
