1.4 Mobile Devices

Question 1

What are some features of Tablets?

Answer 1

• Single screen touch computers
• iOS, Android, etc..
• Designed for touch input

Question 2

What are some features of Smart Phones?

Answer 2

• Voice, email, text, instant messaging, pictures videos, etc..
• Apps such as maps, games, specialized apps, etc..

Question 3

What are some Wearable Devices?

Answer 3

• Smart watches, Fitness monitors, Virtual Reality headsets, etc..

Question 4

What are the differences between AR and VR?

Answer 4

• Virtual Reality replaces reality with a computer generated version.
• Augmented Reality Overlays a virtual augmentation with the physical world. The computer provides additional detail. Used in medicine, travel, gaming

Question 5

What are E-Readers?

Answer 5

• Specialized devices for book reading. Black and white screen, performs well in direct light.

Question 6

Describe GPS

Answer 6

• In car navigation (and non car), requires a view of the sky to receive GPS signal.
• Periodic updates required.