Qualification:
Cambridge Advanced National in Computing (AAQ)
Unit:
F160: Fundamentals of Application Development
Certificate:
Computing: Application Development (H029 / H129)
5.1.2 - Types of Device
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Types of Device
Applications can be developed for a range of different devices, each type of device having its own characteristics and common uses.
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The characteristics of popular devices, such as laptop and tablets, may be well known, but ensure you know the difference between augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) devices.
Types of Device
Common Devices
Desktops are powerful and customisable personal computers designed for use at a desk.
Game consoles are designed specifically for playing video games, usually connected to a TV.
Laptops are portable computers with a built-in screen and keyboard, suitable for work on the go.
Smart speakers are voice-controlled devices that play music, answer questions and can control smart home gadgets.
Smart TVs have internet access, interactive features and apps for streaming and browsing.
Smartphones have internet, GPS and Bluetooth connectivity, apps and communication functions.
Tablets use a touchscreen larger than a phone, they are more portable than a laptop and good for browsing and media.
Augmented Reality (AR) is technology that overlays digital images or information onto the real world.
Virtual Reality (VR) uses a computer-generated 3D environment that fully immerses the user, usually with a headset.
​Mixed Reality (MR) is a blend of AR and VR where digital objects interact with the real world in real time.
Questo's Questions
5.1.2 - Types of Device:
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1. Explain the difference between the three types of 'reality' devices. [3]
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2. Justify which devices a streaming service should consider for an app. ​[4]
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3. Describe the characteristics of any devices not covered in your responses to Q1 and Q2. ​[5]​
The AR app Pokémon Go was so popular when it released in 2016 that within the first 6 months players had walked a combined 8.7 billion kilometres (200,000 trips around the Earth).
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