Mobile Application

Smartphone:
 A term given to a category of modern smartphones
 Use an advanced operating system
 Most of them use a touch screen
 A user interface and run multiple applications that are
not related to the function of the phone only
 The smartphones is a necessity for many people
around the world.
 It is small in size and does not need to be connected to
a source of electricity, so it can be carried easily.
The available options:
 Ability to keep in touch with family and business
partners.
 Browse the Internet, send and receive files.
 Email access.
 Storing data and files.
 Photo and video capture.
 Track the location on maps and locate the appropriate
route.
 Ability to download specialized applications such as
news applications, health applications, music
applications, and others.
The history of mobile phones:
 Portable communications devices that connect
wirelessly to the public telephone network as far back
as 1908 when the US patent was issued in Kentucky
for a wireless phone.
 Cell phones were invented as early as the 1940's by
engineers working at AT&T when they developed
Cells for mobile phone terminals. The early mobile
phones were not cell phones at all. They were two-
way radios that allowed people such as taxi drivers
and emergency services to call; rather than relying on
stations containing separate cells (and the signal
traveled from cell to cell)
 A company Motorola on April 3, 1973 was the first
company to produce the first handheld mobile phone.
These early cell phones are often referred to as cell
phones.
The Smartphone components:
1. A cache and random CPU:
 Smartphones have central processing units (CPUs),
similar to those found in computers,
 but optimized for working in low-power
environments.
2. Rechargeable battery:
 Provides the power source for the phone functions.
 Previously, smartphone battery life was poor due to
weak batteries that couldn't handle the high-power
requirements of computer systems, smartphones and
color screens
 But overall battery performance improved.
 They use auxiliary portable Power Bank external
chargers for outdoor use and at work.
3. LCD touch screen:
 One of the main characteristics of smartphones is the
screen. Depending on the device's design, the screen
fills most of the front surface area of the device.
 The aspect ratio for smart display is 16 : 9, but longer
aspect ratios became more popular in 2017.
 Screen sizes are measured in diagonal inches.
 Smartphones with screens larger than 4.5 inches are
usually difficult to use with only one hand, as most
thumbs cannot reach the entire surface of the screen.
 Liquid crystal displays are the most common. Others
offer IPS, LED, OLED, and AMOLED display.
4. Loudspeaker:
 Cell phones usually contain small speakers so that the
user can use the speakerphone feature and talk to a
person on the phone without fixing it in his ear
 and also to listen to digital audio files for music or
video
5. Devices connecting to mobile networks and other
networks such as Wi-Fi - Bluetooth – NFC.
6. Sensors such as GPS positioning
7. Factory applications such as clock, alarm, calendar,
contacts, calculator, and some games.
8. Camera capabilities: When determining the quality of
the camera, you do not only care about accuracy, but
also pay attention to another set of criteria such as the
aperture ‫ فتحة‬and the speed of capturing images.
9. Storage space:
 Avoid smartphones with a storage capacity of 16 GB,
and instead move towards the option of 32 GB of
 storage capacity that suits most people within the
limits of average use.
 As for the random memory (R), it is better that it
should not be less than 2 GB.
10. The battery: preferable battery capacity of at least
3000 mAh
11. Processor power: choose advanced processors in
Android phones, such as the Qualcomm Snapdragon
835 processor.
Cell phone
 A phone may be mobile, but it cannot be classified as a
smart phone.
 It is usually called a cell phone, as these classic phones are
only used for making calls and text messages only.
 These phones have less advanced features and generally
focus on ease of use.
 It is inexpensive compared to smartphones.
Smart phone
 Considered a type of the family of smart devices, which are
devices that perform a basic function through advanced
operating systems.
 Allow downloading and using other applications to perform
additional functions according to the user's need.
 Usually, these devices contain a processor, storage and
wireless means of communication to run such applications.
 A smartphone is an integrated computer with tangible
components, an operating system, and applications.
 The type of smartphone can be divided according to the
manufacturer of its components or according to the
operating system.
 There are many manufacturers of smartphones
The most famous of them are:
1. Apple and its famous device, IPhone 6,7, X
2. SAMSUNG in various versions, Galaxy, Note
3. Huawei with its various releases: Y7, Mate 20, P20 Pro,
Nova
4. Many other companies such as oppo - LG - Motorola –
Nokia.
 Smartphones need operating systems for mobile phones as
they act as a platform through which applications can
interact with smartphone components such as the touch
screen, mobile phone networks, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, and
others.
 There are several operating systems for smartphones, the
most important of which is Android, iOS and Windows 10.
A. The Android Operating System
 It is an open and free software suite from Google that
includes an operating system.
 Middleware as well as major applications for use on
mobile devices, including smartphones.
 Android open-source updates developed under OS
the "candy-inspired" version names (Cupcake, Donut,
Eclair, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, and Ice Cream
Sandwich)
B. BlackBerry OS (RIM):
 It is operating system of BlackBerry.
 The BlackBerry platform was very corporate users as
it provided synchronization with Microsoft Exchange,
Lotus Domino, Novell GroupWise email and other
business software
C. iOS (Apple):
 OS supports a number of Apple devices including the
iPhone, iPad, iPad 2 and iPod Touch.
 The iOS mobile operating system is only available on
Apple devices, because the company does not license
the operating system for devices made by other
companies.
 Apple iOS is derived from Apple's Mac OS X operating
system.
D. Windows Mobile (Windows Phone):
 It is Microsoft's mobile operating system used in
smartphones and mobile devices - with or without
touchscreens.
 Mobile OS is based on the Windows CE 5.2 kernel. In
2010,
 Microsoft announced a new smartphone platform
called Windows Phone 7.
Different types of smart devices
 A smart device is an electronic device,
 Generally connected to other devices or networks via
different protocols such as Bluetooth, NFC, Wi-Fi, 3G,
etc.,
 That can operate to some extent interactively and
autonomously.
A. Smartwatch
 It can connect to a smartphone Perform quick tasks
that do not need a large screen, such as answering
calls and reminding of appointments.
B. Smart-TVs
 Through which the user can operate a web browser,
video programs, games and others.
C. Wearable computer glasses
 That add information alongside or to what the wearer
sees.
 Wearable computer glasses (smart glasses) that are
able to change their optical properties at runtime.
What is Mobile Application?
 A computer program or software application designed
to run on a mobile device such as a phone, tablet, or
watch.
 Originally intended for productivity assistance such as
email, calendar, and contact databases, but the public
demand for it caused rapid expansion into other areas
such as mobile games, factory automation, GPS.
 There are now millions of Apps.
 They are downloaded from application distribution
platforms which are operated by the owner of the
mobile operating system, such as the App Store (iOS)
or Google Play Store
 Some of them are free, and others have a price, with
the profit being split between the application's
creator and the distribution platform.

How mobile Application are built?

 By programming the smartphone using its platform’s
native programming language.
 Today, an intermediary language such as JavaScript
can be used to build up an App.
 Then this code is exported to create an App. for both
Android and iOS, instead of building each
independently at much greater costs.
1. Native Apps:
 built specifically for a mobile operating system such as
Apple iOS, Android or Windows phone.
 They are usually built by a developer in the specific
language necessary for the desired platform.
2. Cross Platform Apps:
 as JavaScript. To build cross platform Apps.
 Developers use tools such as React Native,
NativeScript, Xamarin, or Appcelerator
3. Hybrid / HTML5 Apps:
 Built using HTML5, Javascript and/or CSS.
 They look like a native App., but they are really just
glorified websites, wrapped up into a downloadable
App. Hybrid Apps. are easier and faster to develop,
and are usable across all devices, which makes them
appealing to some companies
Smartphone Risks: GPS Technology:
 Tracking the user’s location is one of the most
threatening and least obvious risks, through the
signals:
 Tracking the signal of the mobile network through the
towers of the service operator
 or Track the MAC address of the device when
connected to Wi-Fi networks provided by a specific
service provider or Infiltrate location information
from applications that rely on tracking the user’s
location

Connect devices with Bluetooth:

 After pairing a devices to device for the first time,
devices can pair Bluetooth automatically in next
times. Wireless devices with Bluetooth radios must be
“paired” with each other before they can
communicate. This involves making them
discoverable and potentially entering a PIN.

Keeping information private, safe and secure:

 Operating system update
 Activate smart device lock: this lock is considered one
of the basics of dealing with a smartphone.
(fingerprints, patterns, and personal identification
number).
 Do not use public Wi-Fi networks (prevent hack a
smartphone, access personal data or control a
 smartphone remotely) Delete unused Apps and
untrusted App.
 And Caution when opening ad links (Although most
ads are safe, opening some banner ads or ads that
open in windows ("pop-ups") may infect new with
malware)
Lifestyle Mobile Apps:
 It is the one that stimulates or supports the individual
facets that define lifestyle.
 From shopping, Fitness, dating, food, music, travel
tracker to fashion, virtual fitting room and even
weight loss.
The beauty of this Apps: is that once they’re a part of a
user’s lifestyle repertoire, they’re likely there for a useful
purpose.
Utility Mobile Apps:
 Types of mobile Apps that may be used most often
without thinking about them as Apps.
 Many of them come pre-installed on the device and
serve a single function.
 Some examples of common types of mobile Apps in
the utility category are:
Reminders – Calculator – Flashlight - Weather.
Games/Entertainment Mobile Apps:
 Are huge and very competitive.
 Games are one of the more obvious mobile Apps bring
users back multiple times each week, sometimes
multiple times per day.
 Work to make the game as “addictive” as possible by
offering incentives to users who come back every day
or a certain number of days in a row.
 Some examples of game Apps are: Angry Birds - Clash
of Clans - Subway Surfer.
Productivity Mobile Apps:
 it’s an incredibly popular category. indispensable
when they’re done right.
 help their users accomplish a task quickly and
efficiently, Examples of productivity Apps are, well,
many of the products from both Google and Apple,
like: Docs - Sheets - Wallet/Pay - Plus Apps like:
Evernote and Wunderlist
Cloud-based Storage Apps:
 Way of storing data online instead of the local
computer.
 Online storage service providers don't store any data
on the hard disk of the individual's PC.
 Computer systems have been steadily moving away
from local storage to remote, server-based storage
and processing - also known as the cloud.
 Box and Dropbox are particularly strong in this regard.
Google Drive:
 Available on both Android and iOS allowing storage of
up to 15GB of data without any charges.
 Google Drive can be used to store photos, which can
be viewed or downloaded later.
 Apart from the free version, you can also get extra
storage up to 30TB for $29.99 per month.
 Usually, cloud storage applications do three main
tasks: upload and sync files and share them with
others.
A. File sharing restrictions:
1. View: Users can view the file, but they cannot change
it or share it with others.
2. Commenting: Users can enter comments and
suggestions, but they cannot change the file or share
it with others.
3. Modification: Users can make changes, accept or
reject suggestions, and share the file with others.
 4. Activate - Public on the web: Anyone can search on
Google and access the file without logging into their
Google account.
5. Activate - Anyone with the link: Anyone with the link
can use the file without logging into their Google
account.
6. Off - Specific people: Only people can use the file.
B. The number of users the file can be shared with:
The ability to modify and comment on the file is
available to a maximum of 100 users, and more than
100 users can view the file.
C. Work without internet: Even when not connected to a
Wi-Fi or cellular network, files can still be seen and
edited.
Microsoft OneDrive:
 Comes with Windows 10 and does not require any
download.
 It is accessible through Android and iOS.
 OneDrive is similar to Google Drive where files can be
saved like Word Documents, Excel Spreadsheets, and
PowerPoint Presentations.
 The automatic tagging feature in the App. can help
finding and sorting photos easily.
Dropbox:
 Available on Android and iOS is a simple yet effective
App. allowing storage of documents, videos, pictures
and other files.
 It gives access even if being not connected to the
internet.
 In fact, it is the most reliable, secure and oldest cloud
storage solution available on the market.
 Dropbox features synchronization, sharing and
editing Excel, PowerPoint and Word files, making it
easier for users to access and edit files on the go.
 The App. allows signing up for free and storage of up
to 2GB of data while the paid version costs around
$9.99 per month with 1TB of storage.
Personal virtual assistant (VAs):
 An independent contractor who provides
administrative services to clients while operating
outside of the client's office.
 People employed as virtual assistants often have
several years of experience as an administrative
assistant or office manager.
 It can assist with simple tasks like scheduling
appointments and handling simple correspondence to
 writing social media marketing campaigns and acting
as a business’s customer support.
 Best of all, because they can accomplish tasks handled
by multiple employees without needing to be paid a
salary or benefits, virtual assistants can save business
owners up to 78% on operating costs each year.
Android: Google Assistant (Just say “Hey Google..! or “OK
Google” ”):
 Google's voice assistant.
 Google Now smartly pulled out relevant information
for the user.
 Google Assistant supports both text or voice entry and
it will follow the conversation whichever entry
method used.
iOS: Siri:
 Siri is a virtual assistant that is part of Apple Inc.'s iOS,
iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, and tvOS operating
systems.
 The assistant uses voice queries, gesture based
control, focus-tracking and a natural-language user
interface to answer questions, make
recommendations and perform actions by delegating
requests
Setting
A. Quickly change common settings:
To access settings faster, add or move the ones used often.
Manage Apps Permissions on Android:
 Some Apps are allowed to use various features on the
phone, such as the camera or contacts list.
 An Apps will send a notification to ask for permission
to use features on the phone, which can be allowed or
denied.
 Permissions for a single App. can be changed by
permission type in the phone's Settings
1. All the time (Location only): The App can use the
permission at any time, even when the App is not
used.
2. Only while using the App: The App can use the
permission only when it is used.
3. Ask every time: Every time the App is opened, it'll
ask to use the permission. It can use the permission
until the App is closed.
4. Deny: The App cannot use the setting, even when
the App is used.
List of permissions and what they do when turned on for
an App.
 Body sensors: Get sensor info about vital signs.
 Calendar: Use the default calendar.
 Call logs: See and change call history.
 Camera: Use camera to take pictures or videos.
 Contacts: See contacts list.
 Location: Ask to get device’s location.
 Microphone: Record audio.
 Phone: Make and manage phone calls.
 Physical activity: Get info about activity like walking,
biking, step count, and more.
 SMS: See and send SMS (text) messages.
 Storage: Get photos and other files on the phone.
 Files and media: Use photos, media, and other files on
the phone.
Transfer files between computer & Android device:
 Google Account or a USB cable can be used to move
photos, music, and other files between computer and
phone.
Blue Stacks App Player Emulator program:
 App Player has the ability to control the mouse,
keyboard, and any additional device connected to the
computer.
 The Blue Stacks program can be downloaded from the
company's website, after installing it on the
computer, it can be used as a smart phone and
download mobile applications on it.
 In order to download Apps from the Play Store
platform, open the Google Play program from My
Apps> System App.
Google Play App: an application that allows downloading
various applications on the smartphone
Foxit Mobile PDF App:
 It is a multilingual PDF tool, which can create, view,
edit, digitally sign and print PDF files.
 Foxit v3.0 is similar to Adobe Reader. Windows
version allows adding comments and saving
incomplete PDF forms, import / export PDF, and
converting to text.
Translate using the camera:
 Can translate texts by photographing them with the
phone's camera directly without the need to write
them again.
 Translating texts that are small, photographed in
inappropriate lighting, or with stylized light are less
accurate. Use simultaneous translation
The Cam Scanner application
 To scan documents without scanner is available,
 It is very useful in these cases and it replaces the
scanner, as it can photograph a document and convert
it into a PDF file, as in the usual scanners.
 Cam-Scanner also enables text extraction from images
by using automatic character recognition (OCR)
technology.
Take photo notes:
 With Keep, photos can be saved as notes, a receipt or
a drawing, for example. Photos and pictures can also
be attached to existing notes. Note: Photos captured
with Keep are not added to your device's photo
library.
Navigation Apps
 They are the best Apps that help the user to find their
way and plan their routes.
 Navigation Apps.'s purpose is 100% crisp and clear, as
the title suggests – to make traveling more relaxed,
more comfortable with the navigation App.
 They help in driving and walking assistants, map
applications, and many more.
Android: Google Maps:
 Get information about a specific location. Some
directions in Google Maps are experimental, and
availability may be limited.
 So, always be careful when using directions in Google
Maps. Play music while navigating is optional.
Social Media Mobile Apps:
 The best Apps and most essential tools is listed, so the
job can be done more effectively and efficiently.
These are four social media Apps.
1. Facebook:
 A social networking site was created in 2004 by Mark
Zuckerberg By 2006, anyone over the age of 13 with a
valid email address could join Facebook.
 Today, Facebook is the world's largest social network,
with more than 2 billion users worldwide.
 The name of the site refers to a photo directory
2. Instagram:
 A free social media platform for sharing photos and
videos.
 Since its launch, Instagram has become a popular way
to connect with brands, celebrities, thought leaders,
friends, family, and more.
 After being purchased by Facebook for an eye-
popping $1 billion in 2012, Instagram has grown to a
billion active users a month.
 The App. is also rich in tools for marketers to advertise
and promote their brands.
3. Whatsapp:
 A free, multiplatform messaging App. that enables
making video and voice calls, sending text messages,
and more - all with just a Wi-Fi connection.
 With over 2 billion active users, WhatsApp is
especially popular among friends and family.
 WhatsApp's global popularity is due in large part to its
accessibility, cross-platform functionality, and simple,
straightforward features.
 To hint at someone just type the "@" symbol and then
choose the name of the person. Starred messages:
messages may be needed on an ongoing basis (use
star)
4. Snapshot:
 Snapchat is a mobile App. for Android and iOS
devices.
 It’s headed by co-founder Evan Spiegel.
 One of the core concepts of the App is that any
picture or video or message sent - by default - is made
available to the receiver for only a short time before
it becomes inaccessible.
 This temporary, or ephemeral, nature of the App.
was originally designed to encourage a more natural
flow of interaction.
Different methods of securing accounts:
 There are several ways and security loopholes that
hackers use to penetrate social media accounts,
 Including the automatic login feature (Auto-log in).
 There are also hacking links that appear in the form of
sponsored links and advertising images that entice the
user to type the username and password in Forged
page to hack his account.
To secure a Facebook account: Turn on Login Alerts
To secure a WhatsApp account:
A. Two-Step Verification protection is one of the most
powerful steps and verify that conversations are
encrypted
B. Protect WhatsApp with a password or pattern
C. Disable conversations backup
D. Determine who can see your information:
 Despite all the developments that have occurred in
the WhatsApp application, it remains the worst
application that preserves the privacy of its users.
 However, it provides some options to control the
information that others can see.
 It can control who can know your last appearance on
the App, and prevent anyone from seeing your
profile picture, status, or geographic location.
 Make sure to change the password for accounts
periodically. It must be a strong password consisting
of Capital and Small letters and letters, numbers and
special symbols.