Understanding Mobile Platforms in a Nutshell
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Platforms in 
a Nutshell
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What is a Mobile Application 
Platform?
A mobile platform, also known as a mobile 
operating system, is the software that powers a 
smartphone or tablet. There are several 
different mobile platforms available, each with 
their own unique features and capabilities. 
Understanding the different mobile computing 
platforms can be helpful when choosing a new 
device or developing mobile apps.
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Types of Mobile 
Platforms
There are two main 
categories of mobile 
platforms: proprietary 
and open source. 
Proprietary platforms 
are owned by a specific 
company and are not 
available for 
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a distribution by other 
parties. 
Types of Mobile 
Platforms
Examples of proprietary 
platforms include Apple's 
iOS and Google's 
Android. Open-source 
platforms, on the other 
hand, can be modified 
and distributed by 
anyone. An example of 
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a platform is Firefox OS.
Popular Mobile Platforms iOS and 
Android
One of the most popular 
proprietary platforms is iOS, 
which is the operating 
system that powers Apple's 
iPhone and iPad devices. iOS 
is known for its smooth 
performance and user-
friendly interface, as well as 
its wide range of apps and 
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App Store.
Popular Mobile Platforms iOS and 
Android
It is also known for its strong 
security features of mobile 
platforms, which make it a 
popular choice for 
businesses and 
organizations.
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Popular Mobile Platforms iOS and 
Android
Another popular proprietary 
platform is Android, which is 
developed by Google and 
used on a variety of devices, 
including phones, tablets, 
and even some laptops.
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Popular Mobile Platforms iOS and 
Android
Android is known for its 
customizable interface and 
the ability to download apps 
from a variety of sources, 
not just the Google Play 
Store. It is also known for its 
frequent updates and 
support for a wide range of 
devices.
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Open-Source 
PIlna tafdodrmitiosn to proprietary 
platforms, there are also a 
number of open-source 
platforms available. One 
example is Firefox OS, 
which was developed by 
the Mozilla Foundation.
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Open-Source 
PFliaretffooxrm OsS is designed to 
be an open and affordable 
alternative to proprietary 
platforms, and it can be 
used on a variety of 
devices, including 
smartphones and tablets. 
It is known for its focus on 
web standards and its 
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developed using HTML, 
CSS, and JavaScript.
Open-Source 
POlathtfeorr ompsen-source mobile 
platforms include Ubuntu 
Touch and Sailfish OS. 
Ubuntu Touch is developed 
by Canonical and is 
designed to be a simple 
and easy-to-use platform 
that can run on a variety of 
devices.
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Open-Source 
POlathtfeorr ompsen-source mobile 
platforms include Ubuntu 
Touch and Sailfish OS. 
Ubuntu Touch is developed 
by Canonical and is 
designed to be a simple 
and easy-to-use platform 
that can run on a variety of 
devices.
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Open-Source 
PSlaatilffiosrhm OsS is developed by 
Jolla and is designed to be 
a secure and flexible 
platform that can be 
customized for a variety of 
use cases.
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In A Nutshell
In conclusion, mobile 
platforms are the software 
that powers smartphones 
and tablets. Mobile 
commerce platforms help 
companies selling online 
provide better experiences 
to consumers who prefer 
to buy using mobile 
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In A Nutshell
There are several different 
platforms available, including 
proprietary platforms like iOS 
and Android, and open-
source platforms like Firefox 
OS, Ubuntu Touch, and 
Sailfish OS. Understanding 
the different mobile app 
platforms can be helpful 
when choosing a new device 
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