Mobile

Most common Android Version?

2.3.3 - 2.3.7 Gingerbread (release date: 02-2011) - 33.0%; 4.1 - 4.2 Jelly Bean (release date: 07-2012/11-2012) - 45.0%

What is Mobile app?

A Mobile app is a software that runs on a handheld device, which can connect to Wi-Fi or wireless carrier networks and has an OS to support standalone software.

iOS file formats?

An .IPA file is an iPhone application archive file which stores an iPhone app. It is usually encrypted with Apple's FairPlay DRM technology.

Android file formats?

Android application package file (APK) is the file format used to distribute and install application software and middleware onto Google's Android operating system; very similar to .exe in Windows.

Short description of the Android?

Android is based on the Linux operating system and written in a customized version of the Java language. Originally developed by Android, Inc., it was later acquired by Google, although the OS itself remains free and open source.

Name all Android versions?

Cupcake (04-2009); Donut (09-2009); Eclair (11-2009); Froyo (05-2010); Gingerbread (12-2010); Honeycomb (02-2011); Ice Cream Sandwich (10-2011); Jelly Bean (07-2012; 11-2012; 07-2013); KitKat;

Types Mobile Platforms?

Licensed (JME, BREW, LiMo) Proprietary (iOS, Windows Phone, BB 10) Open Source (Android-OHA, Tizen, Linux OS, Firefox OS, webOS (LG))

What is Native app?

Native app is the one that is specifically designed to run on a device's operating system and machine firmware, and typically needs to be adapted for different devices.

How to make screenshot on Android?

Press and hold the "Volume Down" and "Power" buttons at the same time (for Android 4.0 or later).

How to make screenshot on iPhone (iOS device)?

Press the "Home" and "Sleep" buttons at the same time.

How to find crash logs for Android?

Run Eclipse, go to "Window" → "Show View" → "Other", then select "LogCat".

Native browser of iOS?

Safari

Short description of the Symbian?

Symbian is open source OS. It is widely used, but it is not the most advanced or full-featured of mobile phone operating systems. Most phones that use Symbian are low-end devices, not full-featured smart phones.

How to find crash logs for iOS?

Sync your iOS device with iTunes. For Windows 7,8: C:\Users\<USERNAME>\AppData\Roaming\Apple computer\Logs\CrashReporter\MobileDevice\<DEVICE_NAME>

How to kill process on Android?

Tap and Hold Home Button - Task Manager window appears; Tap Active Application - "View Active Applications" - "Exit/End" it individually or "Exit/End all".

What is the difference between Mobile Testing and Mobile Application Testing?

TestingMobile Testing means the complete testing of mobile in System level + Application level; Mobile Application testing deals with only the features and multimedia part.

What is Cocoa Touch?

The Cocoa Touch is primarily written in Objective-C layer which sits at the top of the iOS stack and contains the frameworks that are most commonly used by iPhone application developers.

Short description of the Windows Phone OS?

Windows Phone is a mobile platform developed by Microsoft. It is the successor to its Windows Mobile platform, although incompatible with it.

Short description of the iOS?

iOS is Apple's proprietary mobile operating system (OS) for its handheld devices, such as the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. The operating system is based on the Unix and primary development language is Objective-C.

What is Dalvik Virtual Machine?

Dalvik Virtual Machine is a register-based virtual machine that's been optimized to ensure that a device can run multiple instances efficiently. It relies on the Linux kernel for threading and low-level memory management.

How to kill process on iOS?

Double tap the home button to bring up the multi-tasking view; Swipe the app upwards to close.