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Jong-Moon Chung
Every day you use your smartphone. Your smartphone wakes you up, it is the first thing you use in the morning, and the last thing you check (e.g., alarm setting) before you sleep. In addition, you use it all day. A typical cellphone user touches their mobile phone 2,617 times a day (Dscout report based on 2017) and people spend over 4 hours a day on their mobile phones (Hackernoon report) on average. Smartphones and smart watches are very useful and will become even more useful due to their smaller sizes, lighter weights, versatile functionalities, advanced mobile communications & wireless networking (e.g., Wi-Fi & Bluetooth) technologies. In this course, the start-of-the-art smartphone and smart watch technology and components in addition to the global market trends and future forecasts are introduced. Since everybody uses smartphones and smart watches, knowing the details about the most globally used electronic device will definitely help you in all aspects of new product and app design & development, as well as business planning. In addition, the core technology and components of the world’s most popular smartphones (i.e., the Samsung Galaxy Note8 and Apple iPhone X) and smart watches (i.e., Samsung Gear S3 and the Apple Watch Series 3) are introduced along with details of the iOS and Android smartphone OSs (Operating Systems) and mobile communications 1G to 5G (for details on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, please take my course “IoT Wireless & Cloud Emerging Technology”). This course ends with projects that teach how to analyze the components of smartphones and check the mobile network. Consequently, this course will prepare you to be more successful in businesses strategic planning in the upcoming smart device era. I cordially welcome you in to the amazing internal dynamics of the smart device world!
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Syllabus
Mobile Business Rankings & Analysis
The first module “Smart Device & Mobile Services Rankings & Products” focuses on the future trend of smart devices and mobile services based on rankings and products, which is followed by three important forecasts. First, a forecast of the global telecom terminal market (based on mobile devices, base stations, and telecom services are provided) is provided. Second, a forecast of the global wearable device market (based on smart watches, smart glasses, fitness bands and other wearable devices) is provided. Third, a forecast of the global mobile network equipment market (based on base-stations, small cells, core network, and the combined total value) is provided. In order to explain the forecast evaluation scale, the definition of CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) is introduced in the market analysis. Next, a market analysis of the global market share based on market share by country (e.g., USA, China, India, UK, and Brazil), smartphone venders (e.g., Samsung, Apple, Huawei, and OPPO), and global mobile subscription technology (e.g., LTE, GSM, HSPA, CDMA, and TD-SCMA) are explained. This is followed by a forecast of the global mobile application market based on APP (Application) download, in-APP payment, and in-APP advertisements. Through the lectures of this module, the current status and future trends of the mobile smart device world are fully revealed.
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Syllabus
Mobile Business Rankings & Analysis
The first module “Smart Device & Mobile Services Rankings & Products” focuses on the future trend of smart devices and mobile services based on rankings and products, which is followed by three important forecasts. First, a forecast of the global telecom terminal market (based on mobile devices, base stations, and telecom services are provided) is provided. Second, a forecast of the global wearable device market (based on smart watches, smart glasses, fitness bands and other wearable devices) is provided. Third, a forecast of the global mobile network equipment market (based on base-stations, small cells, core network, and the combined total value) is provided. In order to explain the forecast evaluation scale, the definition of CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) is introduced in the market analysis. Next, a market analysis of the global market share based on market share by country (e.g., USA, China, India, UK, and Brazil), smartphone venders (e.g., Samsung, Apple, Huawei, and OPPO), and global mobile subscription technology (e.g., LTE, GSM, HSPA, CDMA, and TD-SCMA) are explained. This is followed by a forecast of the global mobile application market based on APP (Application) download, in-APP payment, and in-APP advertisements. Through the lectures of this module, the current status and future trends of the mobile smart device world are fully revealed.
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Addresses the practical use of mobile technology in personal and professional settings
Taught by Jong-Moon Chung, founder of a successful tech-related business
Helps develop foundational knowledge of smartphone and smartwatch technology and components
Coursework involves real-world application and analysis of smartphone and mobile network components
Covers industry trends and future forecasts for the mobile communications and smart device space
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Overview of mobile tech ecosystem
According to learners, this course provides a broad and comprehensive overview of the smart device and mobile technology landscape. Students found it covered a wide range of topics, from market trends and business analysis to the internal components of smartphones and smartwatches, the evolution of mobile communications from 1G to 5G, and the architecture of iOS and Android operating systems. Many appreciated the practical projects which allowed them to analyze their own devices and network connections. While the specific hardware examples (like Note8/iPhone X) are based on older models, reviewers generally felt the underlying technical principles and foundational knowledge remained relevant and clearly explained. The course is seen as a solid introduction rather than a deep dive into highly specialized areas.
Instructor is clear and knowledgeable.
"The professor explained the material clearly and was very knowledgeable."
"Lectures were well-structured and easy to follow."
"Instructor's passion for the subject made the learning enjoyable."
Provides foundational technical understanding.
"Explains complex technical topics like chipsets and 5G in an understandable way."
"The level of technical detail was appropriate for gaining a good foundation."
"It dives into OS architecture and network tech without getting overly complex."
Hands-on projects are practical and engaging.
"The projects were very useful, helping me understand concepts on my own device."
"Analyzing my phone's components and network felt very practical."
"I enjoyed the final projects; they solidified what I learned."
"Applying the knowledge through the projects was the best part."
Offers a broad look at the mobile tech industry.
"The course covered a wide range of topics from market analysis to mobile network tech."
"It provides a really comprehensive overview of the smart device ecosystem."
"Learned about hardware, software, and the business side – very complete."
"A great introduction to the entire mobile technology world."
Specific hardware examples feel somewhat dated.
"Focusing on older phone models like the Note8 and iPhone X makes some parts feel a bit outdated."
"Wish the examples used more current smart devices."
"While the core tech is explained, the specific device references are from a few years ago."
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Watch tutorials on smartphone hardware and software
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Watching tutorials on smartphone hardware and software will help the student to understand the different components of a smartphone.
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Smart Devices
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Identify reputable sources for tutorials on smartphone hardware and software
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Watch the tutorials and take notes
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Apply the knowledge gained from the tutorials to real-world situations
Practice writing code for mobile app development
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Strengthen your skills in mobile app development by practicing writing code.
Browse courses on
Mobile Application Development
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Find a coding exercise or tutorial.
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Follow the instructions and write the code.
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Test your code to make sure it works as expected.
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Repeat steps 1-3 until you are comfortable with the material.
Test knowledge of core mobile communication generations
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Review the evolution and core technologies of mobile communications and corresponding mobile phones to prepare for the upcoming sections on 4G and 5G mobile technologies.
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Recall information about the 1G AMPS analog wireless mobile technology.
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Summarize the introduction of the digital revolution in mobile communications based on GSM, IS-95, and cdmaOne.
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Enumerate and describe key GSM features.
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Explain the evolution to 3G mobile communications technology based on UMTS, WCDMA, and other standards.
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Describe the current state-of-the-art in mobile communications, 4G technology based on LTE and LTE-A.
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Practice mobile communications related numeric problems
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Practice numeric problems associated with mobile communications to reinforce the theory from the course.
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Mobile Communications
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Identify the relevant concepts and equations regarding the specific topic
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Collect the needed parameters and values from the problem
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Solve the problem by applying the corresponding equations
Present the results of the smartphone project to a peer group
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The student will present the results of their smartphone project to a peer group to get feedback on their work.
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Prepare a presentation on the results of the smartphone project
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Present the project to a peer group
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Answer questions from the peer group
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Reflect on the feedback received
Attend a mobile app development workshop
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Gain practical experience in mobile application development by attending a workshop.
Browse courses on
Mobile Application Development
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Find a mobile app development workshop.
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Register for the workshop.
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Attend the workshop and participate in the activities.
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Complete any assignments or projects that are part of the workshop.
Practice mobile communications related coding problems
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Practice coding problems by implementing parts of network protocols or system features to strengthen the understanding of mobile communications.
Browse courses on
Mobile Communications
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Identify the specific coding problem and requirement
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Plan a solution to approach the coding problem
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Code the solution
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Test the code for correctness
Practice exercises on mobile communications network optimization
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Practice exercises on mobile communications network optimization will help the student to understand the different techniques used to optimize mobile communications networks.
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Identify the different techniques used to optimize mobile communications networks
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Apply the techniques to real-world scenarios
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Evaluate the results of the optimization
Practice exercises on mobile security
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Practice exercises on mobile security will help the student to understand the different threats to mobile devices and how to protect against them.
Browse courses on
Smart Devices
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Identify the different threats to mobile devices
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Apply the techniques to real-world scenarios
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Evaluate the results of the protection
Tutorial: Create a Blockchain-based Mobile Payment Application
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Deepen your understanding of mobile application development by creating a blockchain-based mobile payment application.
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Blockchain
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Find a tutorial on creating a blockchain-based mobile payment application.
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Follow the tutorial to create the application.
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Test the application on a mobile device.
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Write a blog post or article about your experience creating the application.
Write a paper on the history of mobile operating systems
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The student will research the history of mobile operating systems to gain insights into their evolution and the motivations behind their development.
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Gather information about the history of mobile operating systems from reputable sources
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Organize the information into a logical structure
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Write the paper in a clear and concise manner
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Proofread the paper for errors
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Submit the paper
Watch tutorials on smartphone hardware and software
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Watching tutorials on smartphone hardware and software will help the student to understand the different components of a smartphone.
Browse courses on
Smart Devices
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify reputable sources for tutorials on smartphone hardware and software
- Watch the tutorials and take notes
- Apply the knowledge gained from the tutorials to real-world situations
Practice writing code for mobile app development
Show steps
Strengthen your skills in mobile app development by practicing writing code.
Browse courses on
Mobile Application Development
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Find a coding exercise or tutorial.
- Follow the instructions and write the code.
- Test your code to make sure it works as expected.
- Repeat steps 1-3 until you are comfortable with the material.
Test knowledge of core mobile communication generations
Show steps
Review the evolution and core technologies of mobile communications and corresponding mobile phones to prepare for the upcoming sections on 4G and 5G mobile technologies.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Recall information about the 1G AMPS analog wireless mobile technology.
- Summarize the introduction of the digital revolution in mobile communications based on GSM, IS-95, and cdmaOne.
- Enumerate and describe key GSM features.
- Explain the evolution to 3G mobile communications technology based on UMTS, WCDMA, and other standards.
- Describe the current state-of-the-art in mobile communications, 4G technology based on LTE and LTE-A.
Eight other activities
Expand to see all activities and additional details
Show all 11 activities
Practice mobile communications related numeric problems
Show steps
Practice numeric problems associated with mobile communications to reinforce the theory from the course.
Browse courses on
Mobile Communications
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify the relevant concepts and equations regarding the specific topic
- Collect the needed parameters and values from the problem
- Solve the problem by applying the corresponding equations
Present the results of the smartphone project to a peer group
Show steps
The student will present the results of their smartphone project to a peer group to get feedback on their work.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Prepare a presentation on the results of the smartphone project
- Present the project to a peer group
- Answer questions from the peer group
- Reflect on the feedback received
Attend a mobile app development workshop
Show steps
Gain practical experience in mobile application development by attending a workshop.
Browse courses on
Mobile Application Development
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Find a mobile app development workshop.
- Register for the workshop.
- Attend the workshop and participate in the activities.
- Complete any assignments or projects that are part of the workshop.
Practice mobile communications related coding problems
Show steps
Practice coding problems by implementing parts of network protocols or system features to strengthen the understanding of mobile communications.
Browse courses on
Mobile Communications
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify the specific coding problem and requirement
- Plan a solution to approach the coding problem
- Code the solution
- Test the code for correctness
Practice exercises on mobile communications network optimization
Show steps
Practice exercises on mobile communications network optimization will help the student to understand the different techniques used to optimize mobile communications networks.
Browse courses on
Mobile Communications
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify the different techniques used to optimize mobile communications networks
- Apply the techniques to real-world scenarios
- Evaluate the results of the optimization
Practice exercises on mobile security
Show steps
Practice exercises on mobile security will help the student to understand the different threats to mobile devices and how to protect against them.
Browse courses on
Smart Devices
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify the different threats to mobile devices
- Apply the techniques to real-world scenarios
- Evaluate the results of the protection
Tutorial: Create a Blockchain-based Mobile Payment Application
Show steps
Deepen your understanding of mobile application development by creating a blockchain-based mobile payment application.
Browse courses on
Blockchain
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Find a tutorial on creating a blockchain-based mobile payment application.
- Follow the tutorial to create the application.
- Test the application on a mobile device.
- Write a blog post or article about your experience creating the application.
Write a paper on the history of mobile operating systems
Show steps
The student will research the history of mobile operating systems to gain insights into their evolution and the motivations behind their development.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Gather information about the history of mobile operating systems from reputable sources
- Organize the information into a logical structure
- Write the paper in a clear and concise manner
- Proofread the paper for errors
- Submit the paper
Career center
Learners who complete Smart Device & Mobile Emerging Technologies will develop knowledge and skills
that may be useful to these careers:
Software Engineer
Software Engineer
As a Software Engineer you will be designing, developing, testing, and maintaining the software systems used in our modern day world. One of the biggest impacts of your work will be on devices such as smartphones, without which the world would quickly cease to function as we know it. This course covers in depth the components and operations of smartphones and the mobile networks that connect them to us. With this knowledge, you will be better able to develop new products and services that take advantage of mobile technology. This course would be particularly relevant for those interested in careers specializing in mobile devices, as it covers cutting-edge technologies such as 4G and 5G mobile communication.
Electrical Engineer
Electrical Engineer
As an Electrical Engineer, you will design and develop a wide range of electronic devices and systems, including smartphones! While this course does not focus heavily on the design and development process itself, it does cover in great depth the components and operations of smartphones and the mobile networks that connect them. With this knowledge, you will be better able to work with mobile devices and to integrate mobile technology into other systems. This course would be particularly relevant for those interested in careers focused on mobile device hardware, as it covers cutting-edge technologies such as 4G and 5G mobile communication.
Telecommunications Engineer
Telecommunications Engineer
As a Telecommunications Engineer you will be tasked with the development and maintenance of the infrastructure used to transmit voice, data, and other signals over long distances. A large part of this is now mobile communications. This course covers in depth the components and operations of mobile devices and the networks that connect them. It also provides a solid foundation in mobile communications technologies. With this knowledge, you will be better able to design, develop, and maintain the mobile networks of the future.
Mobile App Developer
Mobile App Developer
As a Mobile App Developer you will be designing, developing, testing, and maintaining mobile applications. These applications are used on smartphones and other mobile devices to access information, play games, and perform a wide variety of other tasks. This course covers in depth the components and operations of smartphones and the mobile networks that connect them. With this knowledge, you will be better able to develop mobile applications that take advantage of the latest technologies.
Computer Systems Analyst
Computer Systems Analyst
As a Computer Systems Analyst you will be designing, developing, testing, and maintaining computer systems. These systems are used in businesses and organizations of all sizes to manage information, process data, and perform a wide variety of other tasks. Smartphones are now an integral part of most computer systems, and this course covers their components, operations, and the mobile networks that connect them. With this knowledge, you will be better able to design, develop, and maintain computer systems that take advantage of mobile technology.
Information Systems Manager
Information Systems Manager
As an Information Systems Manager you will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of information systems in businesses and organizations of all sizes. This includes managing the hardware, software, and networks that make up these systems. Smartphones are now an integral part of most information systems, and this course covers their components, operations, and the mobile networks that connect them. With this knowledge, you will be better able to manage information systems that take advantage of mobile technology.
Network Architect
Network Architect
As a Network Architect you will be designing, developing, and maintaining the networks that connect computers, servers, and other devices. This includes designing and managing the security of these networks. Smartphones are now an integral part of most networks, and this course covers their components, operations, and the mobile networks that connect them. With this knowledge, you will be better able to design, develop, and maintain networks that take advantage of mobile technology.
Project Manager
Project Manager
As a Project Manager you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and managing projects. This includes managing the people, resources, and budget for a project. Smartphones are now an integral part of most projects, and this course covers their components, operations, and the mobile networks that connect them. With this knowledge, you will be better able to manage projects that take advantage of mobile technology.
Product Manager
Product Manager
As a Product Manager you will be responsible for managing the development and marketing of a product. This includes defining the product's features, setting its price, and marketing it to customers. Smartphones are now an integral part of most products, and this course covers their components, operations, and the mobile networks that connect them. With this knowledge, you will be better able to manage products that take advantage of mobile technology.
Sales Engineer
Sales Engineer
As a Sales Engineer you will be responsible for selling and supporting technical products and services. This includes working with customers to understand their needs and recommending the best products and services for them. Smartphones are now an integral part of most businesses, and this course covers their components, operations, and the mobile networks that connect them. With this knowledge, you will be better able to sell and support products and services that take advantage of mobile technology.
Technical Writer
Technical Writer
As a Technical Writer you will be responsible for writing and editing technical documentation. This documentation includes user manuals, technical reports, and training materials. Smartphones are now an integral part of most industries, and this course covers their components, operations, and the mobile networks that connect them. With this knowledge, you will be better able to write and edit technical documentation that helps users understand and use smartphones and mobile technology.
Quality Assurance Analyst
Quality Assurance Analyst
As a Quality Assurance Analyst you will be responsible for testing and verifying the quality of software and hardware products. This includes testing for bugs, performance issues, and security vulnerabilities. Smartphones are now an integral part of most products, and this course covers their components, operations, and the mobile networks that connect them. With this knowledge, you will be better able to test and verify the quality of products that take advantage of mobile technology.
Business Analyst
Business Analyst
As a Business Analyst you will be responsible for analyzing and defining the needs of a business and recommending solutions. This includes working with stakeholders to understand their needs and developing plans to improve business processes. Smartphones are now an integral part of most businesses, and this course covers their components, operations, and the mobile networks that connect them. With this knowledge, you will be better able to analyze and define the needs of businesses that take advantage of mobile technology.
Data Analyst
Data Analyst
As a Data Analyst you will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. This data is used to make informed decisions about a business. Smartphones are now an integral part of most businesses, and this course covers their components, operations, and the mobile networks that connect them. With this knowledge, you will be better able to collect, analyze, and interpret data about mobile technology use.
Market Researcher
Market Researcher
As a Market Researcher you will be responsible for conducting research to understand the needs of a market. This research is used to develop new products and services and to improve existing ones. Smartphones are now an integral part of most markets, and this course covers their components, operations, and the mobile networks that connect them. With this knowledge, you will be better able to conduct research to understand the needs of markets that use mobile technology.
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Provides a comprehensive overview of the core technologies and components of smartphones and mobile networks.
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Provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of operating systems.
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Provides a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to Android programming, covering key concepts, application development, and debugging techniques. Useful as a textbook for students and developers new to Android development.
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