Mobile computing is the crossover between two technologies: fixed
wireless applications and mobility applications. Advances in wireless
networking technology have brought about a new genre of computing called
mobile computing, in which users carry portable devices that have
access to a shared infrastructure independent of their physical
location. This provides continuous access to networked services and
flexible communication between people located anywhere.
Mobile computing
is revolutionizing the way people are using computers. Mobile computing
in its most general sense refers to the use of any computer that is not
connected by physical wires to the server or host computer with which
it needs to interact. The required interaction occurs through a
wireless, real-time connection, a batch synchronization procedure, or a
combination of both.
With several innovative ideas in the software
market, lots of resultant innovations are seen on the mobile computing
front. The companies that have not innovated and have not evolved their
platform are forced to take a backseat in the market. Companies focused
on mobile computing platforms are turning old models on their head. So,
in effect, there are more innovative solutions coming out than ever
before. Innovation will continue to spur change across all classes of
devices.
The challenge of today's mobile computing environments is
to give users access to any information at any time, from any place, in
any form. The current innovative audio and video experiences in mobile
computing are attracting new users and creating new opportunities for
developers. New mobile products, platform innovations and industry
enabling programs are ensuring the growth of this industry.
