Question: Which of the following is the first mobile phone operating system in Nokia?
A Symbian OS
B Windows Phone
C Android
D iOS
Answer: Symbian OS
| Aspect | Description |
| Operating System Name | Symbian Operating System |
| Initial Release | 1997 |
| Developed by | Symbian Ltd. (originally) and later The Symbian Foundation |
| Programming Language | Written in C++ programming language. |
| Key Features | · Designed for mobile devices, particularly smartphones
· Multitasking support · Extensible and customizable user interface (UI) through skins and themes. · Extensive support for hardware peripherals and communication protocols. |
| Popularity and Usage | Symbian OS was widely used in Nokia mobile phones, including the popular Nokia N-Series and E-Series devices. |
| Historical Significance | · Pioneered the concept of a smartphone operating system.
· Played a significant role in the early smartphone market. · Contributed to the development of mobile applications and app stores. · Eventually faced competition and decline with the emergence of iOS and Android. |
| End of Development | Development effectively ended with the shutdown of The Symbian Foundation in 2011. |
| Transition to Other OS | Nokia transitioned to Windows Phone as its primary smartphone platform after discontinuing the use of Symbian OS. |
| Notable Devices Using Symbian | · Nokia 6600
· Nokia N95 · Nokia E71 · Nokia 808 PureView · Nokia N8 |
| Notable Apps | Various third-party applications were developed for Symbian, including web browsers, games and productivity tools. |