Domain 1.1 Mobile Device Operating Systems

Quick updates

The OS updates itself in the background without user intervention.

Power Washing

The user can perform a simple and quick factory reset in the event a malware infection does manage to take hold.

Closed source systems

Also called vendor-specific or commercial license operating systems.

Open Source operating systems

Android and Chrome OS

Android OS

Based on Linux and used a Linux kernel. Both of which are open source.

Chrome OS

Built on open source Chromium OS. Looks and works like the familiar Chrome browser and relies heavily on web-based apps that storage.

Sandboxing

Each tab in the Chrome browser is isolated from the underlying OS and from processes in other tabs.

iOS

Operating system by Apple is based on macOS is used on the iPhone and iPad

Android OS

Operating system by Google that is based on Linux.

Chrome OS

Operating system by Google that is built on an open source. Designed solely for use on Google's Chromebook.

Windows 10 Mobile

Operating system by Microsoft. Tablets use the 32-bit version of the same OS used on desktop and laptop systems.

Verified boot

Similar to secure boot, it protects the OS from changes being made to underlying system files, automatically entering recovery mode is modifications are detected.