iPhone, iPad and Others Chatter

Mike Hirasuna mhirasuna@gmail.com

Blog for this Chatter

This presentation is available on: http://csamobile.blogspot.com/

What is a Chatter?
A 1 hour seminar on new computer topic of interest to seniors This seminar adds an extra hour for open discussion Our topic is how seniors can benefit from the new mobile devices The feedback we get may lead to future classes We have just started beginner classes for iPad and iPhone.

Agenda
Presentation - 40 minutes Demos - 20 minutes Break - 10 minutes Open discussion - 50 minutes

Unlike for kids, it is not intuitively obvious for seniors on why they should care about the new mobile devices

The new mobile devices has made computing easier for seniors
But First

What are the new mobile devices? What are the choices? Why Apple?

New Mobile Devices

SmartPhones Media Players Tablets
Old devices did one thing well, other functions were limited NEW devices uses cutting-edge technology to make everything easier and integrated They run apps for a variety of functions which made them like PCs

Mobile Device Choices

Apple Google RIM Microsoft Platform iOS Android BlackBerry OS Windows

Model

Proprietary

Open Source Samsung HTC Motorola Samsung Sony Kindle Fire Nexus 7

Proprietary

Licensing Samsung HTC Nokia Zune

SmartPhone

iPhone

BackBerry

Media Player

iPod Touch

None

Tablet

iPad

PlayBook

Surface

Why Apple
RIM and Microsoft don't have market share Android has more smartphones, but Apple is still way ahead in media players and tablets. Apple designed iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad as a family, while Android devices are individual products with many differences Android users are spread over many makes, models and versions Apple iOS users share a common experience and can help each other

There is more to Apple vs Android but we can defer this for Open Discussion if there is interest

For now, we will focus on the Apple iOS devices

Seniors that need to use PCs may find them cumbersome

Must be used on an open surface Using a mouse is unnatural Challenge to learn Difficult to setup and maintain Virus prevention is a hassle

We brought some devices to show the obvious, mobile devices don't need a working surface
Our Model Latest Starting Price of Latest

SmartPhone

iPhone 4S

iPhone 5

$650 *

Media Player

iPod Touch 4

iPod Touch 5

$300

Tablet

iPad 2

iPad with Retina Display

$500

* Or $200 with 2yr phone contract at $1440 to $4080

Our devices, while not the latest, fairly represent Apple's offerings

If there is interest, we can cover the latest iPhone and iPad models during Open Discussion

Common iOS Features

Multi-touch display, fingers replace the mouse Common buttons for home, sound volume and power Built-in front and back video cameras Microphone, speaker, and stereo headphone jack Ambient light and gravity to adjust display Wifi, Bluetooth, AirPrint and AirPlay for wireless Dock connector for charging wired connections

Onscreen keyboard eliminates the need for an external keyboard

Appears on screen when needed Supports multiple languages and styles Automatic shortcuts and spell-checks Supports one finger typing so devices can be handheld An external Bluetooth keyboard is still optional

Location and Time

All devices can determine location from surrounding WiFi access points Phones can also use cell towers but with less accuracy Optional GPS can use satellites to determine outdoor location with more accurately WiFi or cell tower location is used to assist GPS to initially find the satellites Your location will determine your timezone, and the Internet will set you clock

Apps provide the functions

The iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad come with built-in apps, similar but not identical Other apps are only available online from Apple using your iCloud account, most are free or cheap A purchased app may be used on up to 10 device Apps are designated for iPhone or iPad All iPhone apps run on the iPod Touch and the iPad

Common iOS features make apps fun

The multi-touch display allows unlimited ways to interact with the user The Internet provides data directly to the apps Apps can be tailored to your location and local time The camera, microphone, speakers and other sensor can all be integrated in the apps The power of the platform is used to make apps easy to use and fun

Setup and Maintenance

Devices are closed, your never have too open them When you get your device you setup an account on iCloud, which is on the Internet iCloud will automatically update your iOS system and your apps Your data is automatically backed up to iCloud If you have more than one device, iCloud with keep your data synchronized

All apps require Apple's approval

Apple keeps out malware or apps that are vulnerable to viruses Antivirus apps are not available Problems are fixed quickly and are made available on iCloud as free updates Apple also keeps out apps that are pornographic or are too controversial

How iOS Devices Help Seniors

Used handheld on the couch, bed, car or standing Your fingers replace the mouse Fun to learn Easy to setup and maintenance free You let Apple handle virus threats

Selecting a Device

iPhone

iPod Touch

iPad

Selection comes down to screen size and phone service

Small Screen Large Screen

No Phone

iPod Touch

iPad

Phone

iPhone

iPad + (3G,4G)

iPhone's size offers mobility

Small, light and easily fits in your pocket Because it is a phone, you will normally carry it with you, and will be there for unplanned events Your are connected to the Internet within the range on your phone service

iPod Touch offers the lowest price

Same screen size, resolution as iPhone, but without the phone function Just as portable as the iPhone, but unlike the iPhone you do not automatically take it with you Functionally, it is more like an iPad with a small screen Because it functions like the iPhone and iPad and its low price, people use it to sample Apple before committing to iPhone or iPad

iPod Touch vs iPhone

iPod Touch 4 Starting Price Phone GPS Compass Back Camera Voice Control $200 No No No iPhone 4 $450 Yes Yes Yes iPhone 4S $550 Yes Yes Yes

0.7 MP no Flash 5.0 MP with Flash 8.0 MP with Flash Yes Yes Siri

iPad's size offers ease of use

Larger screen is easier to read Larger onscreen keyboard is easier to use Will not fit in your pocket but still very portable Portable Internet is possible with optional hardware and phone service, or hotspot

This is a Hotspot

iPhone/iPad Differences
iPhone 4S Screen Size Pixel Resolution Phone Service GPS WiFi Bands Voice Control Back Camera 3.5" 960 x 640, 326/inch Voice, Text, Data Yes Single Siri 8.0 MP with Flash iPad 2 + 3G 9.7" 1024 x 768, 132/inch Data Only part of 3G option Dual No 0.7 MP no Flash

Which way to go?

Depends on the apps that interest seniors

Primary interest in social apps, like email, web surfing, photo sharing, scheduling, navigation and video calls Secondary interest in productivity, like word processing, spreadsheets and presentations. Only casual interest in PC for entertainment since music, movies, games and books are accessible without PCs

Best device for your needs

PC iPhone 4 iPad 2

Social

Good

Best

Good

Productivity

Best

Poor

Good

Entertainment

Fair

Good

Best

If you don't want a PC

Get the iPhone if you only want to use computers for social connecting and mobility is important to you Get the iPad for the best balance of all applications Use iCloud instead of a PC for backup and updates

If you like using your PC

Get the iPhone for the most mobile social connecting, keep your PC for productivity Get the iPad if you want more mobility but have difficulty with a small screen You can still use iCloud, but you have the option of using your PC for maintenance and data transfer

Once you get started you will use them everywhere

Agenda
Presentation - 40 minutes Demos - 20 minutes Break - 10 minutes Open discussion - 50 minutes

Demos
Using your fingers instead of a mouse Using the onscreen keyboard Cursor placement while text editing

Mousing with the Finger

Selecting Dragging Zooming Panning Sizing Rotating

Onscreen Keyboard
Cap one character Cap Lock Number and punctuation Special characters Alternate keyboard

Text Editing
No cursor keys Set insertion point Select text Undo Word completion with spell check
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Agenda
Presentation - 40 minutes Demos - 20 minutes Break - 10 minutes Open discussion - 50 minutes

Open Discussion
Pick a Topic
1. Apple vs Android 2. Latest iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad models 3. Storage options 4. Grand Tour of Apple's Apps 5. Any other topic of your choice

Open Labs
Available free to all CSA students

North Laurel - 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 10am to noon Bain - 2nd, 4th and 5th Friday, 1pm to 3pm

Apple vs Android

Apple Promotes Simplicity

Apple controls the user experience Focus on making apps work together Emphasize beauty and the market will follow Breaks with the PC legacy Every apps maintains its own files

Android Offers Choice

Gives control to the device makers and users Openness allows for a large variety of apps Try to satisfy various market niches Maintains some connection to the PC legacy Has a traditional file system

Closed vs Open
Apple maintains simplicity by keeping iOS for itself, closed to outsiders Google created Android as an open platform and variety and choice was the result as more device makers adopted Android

Apple is Closed
Only Apple makes iOS devices Apple creates their own standards for equipment designed to work with iOS devices Third party apps require Apple approval

Android is Open
Any device maker can use and modify Android for free Android can support industry standards to work with existing equipment App developers have more access to the underlying operating system

"The comparison between what Microsoft wrought in the 1980s and what Google was trying to do in 2010 was not exact, but it was close enough to be unsettlingand infuriating. It exemplied the great debate of the digital age: closed versus open, or as Jobs framed it, integrated versus fragmented."

Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson

Apple is Integrated
Devices have similar hardware Common user interface Devices have similar built-in apps App store exclusivity controls app quality iOS updates are quick and painless

Android is Fragmented
Each model can supports different set of hardware Models may have unique user interface extensions Each model has its own set of built-in apps Many app markets but may be limited by maker Android updates must be customize for the device which can delay the release if released at all

How They Compare

Company Platform Brands Models per Brand SD Card Connectors External Mouse Printer Support Text Undo Apple iOS, proprietary Only Apple Few No Proprietary No Only AirPrint Yes Google Android, open source Many Many Many Many with USB and HDMI Many None No

Apple came rst and has a large lead, but Android is gaining fast

Back to discussion

New in iPhone
iPhone 4S Starting Price Screen Size Pixel Resolution Phone Service WiFi Bands Front Camera Connector $550 3.5" 960 x 640, 326/inch Voice, Text, 3G Data Single 0.3 MP 30 pin iPhone 5 $650 4.0" 1136 x 640, 326/inch Voice, Text, 4G Data Dual 1.2 MP 8 pin

New in iPod Touch

iPod Touch 4 Starting Price Screen Size Pixel Resolution WiFi Bands Voice Control Front Camera Back Camera Connector $200 3.5" 960 x 640, 326/inch Single Yes 0.3 MP 0.7 MP no Flash 30 pin iPod Touch 5 $300 4.0" 1136 x 640, 326/inch Dual Siri 1.2 MP 5.0 MP with Flash 8 pin

New in the iPads

iPad 2 Starting Price Screen Size Pixel Resolution Front Camera Back Camera Voice Control Connector $400 9.7" 1024 x 768 132/inch 0.3 MP 0.7 MP No 30 pin iPad with Retina Display $500 9.7" 2048 x 1536 264/inch 1.2 MP 5.0 MP Siri 8 pin iPad mini $330 7.9" 1024 x 768 163/inch 1.2 MP 5.0 MP Siri 8 pin

Storage Options for iPad

iPad 2 iPad with iPad with iPad with Retina Display Retina Display Retina Display

Storage

16 GB

16 GB

32 GB

64 GB

Price

$400

$500

$600

$700

Storage Cost

$12

$12

$23

$50

Color code for apps

PC iPhone 4 iPad 2

Social

Good

Best

Good

Productivity

Best

Poor

Good

Entertainment

Fair

Good

Best

Built-In Apps
On iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad Mail, Contacts, Safari, Camera, Photos, Messages, Maps, Calendar, Reminders, Notes, Clock Music, Videos, NewsStand, GameCenter, iTunes Settings, AppStore On iPhone and iPod Touch Stocks, Weather, Calculator, VoiceMemos, Passbook On iPod Touch and iPad FaceTime On iPhone only Phone(with FaceTime), Compass On iPad only PhotoBooth

Optional Apple Apps

Free FindiPhone, FindFriends, Trailers, Cards, AppleStore iBooks, iTunesU, Podcast iLife - $5 each iMovie, iPhoto, GarageBand iWork - $10 each Pages, Numbers, Keynote

Back to discussion