iPhone, iPad and Others Chatter

Mike Hirasuna mhirasuna@gmail.com

What is a Chatter?
A 1 hour seminar on new computer topic of interest to seniors Our topic is how seniors can benet from the new mobile devices This seminar adds an extra hour for open discussion 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

Seniors that need to use PCs may nd them cumbersome

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

The new mobile devices has made computing easier for senior
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

 SmartPhones - Largest market and most protable. Media Players - Important due to entry level price Tablets - Small market but could replace the PC

What Apple's Competition Did

Focused mostly on smartphones, where the money is, $$$ Mostly ignored media players Tried to enter tablets but had limited success

 On June 2007, Apple created a new class of smartphone with the iPhone and was an instant hit On Sept 2008, Google released Android. It was adopted by many old smartphone makers to compete with Apple RIM and Microsoft upgraded their platforms but have not attracted enough customers to be taken seriously

Why We Teach Apple

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 Apple devices are quickly updated to the latest iOS version, but Android updates are scheduled by the various vendors and have been slow

 Android users are spread over many makes, models and versions Apple iOS users share a common experience and can help each other User experience is likely to be more similar between an iPhone and iPad than between two different Android phones

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

Back to the PC problems

Must be used on an open surface Using a mouse is unnatural Challenge to learn Difcult 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

The new iPad

$500

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

The iPhone 4S and iPad 2, while not the latest, fairly represent Apple's smartphones and tablets

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

Common iOS Features

Multi-touch display, ngers 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 Wi, 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 nger 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 nd 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 xed 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 ngers replace the mouse Fun to learn Easy to setup and maintenance free You let Apple handle virus threats

Which to Choose

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 ts 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

iPad's size offers ease of use

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

iPhone/iPad Differences
iPhone 4S Screen Size Pixel Resolution Phone Service GPS WiFi Bands Voice Control Back Camera Lock Screen Function 3.5" 960 x 640, 326/inch Voice, Text, Data Yes Single Siri 8.0 MP with Flash Camera iPad 2 + 3G 9.7" 1024 x 768, 132/inch Data Only part of 3G option Dual None 0.7 MP no Flash Picture Frame

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 Input $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 Control Control Siri

Which way to go?

What kind of apps would interest seniors?

Primary interest in social apps, like email, web surng, 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

What's best depends on your interest

PC iPhone 4 iPad 2

Social

Good

Best

Good

Productivity

Best

Poor

Good

Entertainment

Fair

Good

Best

If you don't want a PC

Just get the iPhone if you only want to use computers for social connecting 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 mobile social connecting, keep your PC for productivity Get the iPad if you have difculty 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 ngers 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.

Blog for this Chatter

This presentation is available on: http://csamobile.blogspot.com/ This address will be emailed to you if you provided an email address

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 and iPad models 3. Grand Tour of Apple's Apps 4. Any other topic of your choice

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 les

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 le 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

What's New in the Latest iPad

iPad 2 + 3G The new iPad + 4G

Starting Price Phone Service $130 more Pixel Resolution

$400

$500

3G Data

4G Data

1024 x 768, 132/inch

2048 x 1536, 264/inch

Back Camera

0.7 MP

5.0 MP

Voice Input

None

Siri on iOS 6

What's New in the Latest iPhone

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

New iPod Touch vs iPhone

iPod Touch 5 Starting Price Phone Back Camera GPS Compass Siri $300 No 5.0 MP with Flash No No Yes iPhone 5 $650 Yes 8.0 MP with Flash Yes Yes Yes

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

Optional Apple Apps

Free FindIPhone, FindFriends, Trailers, Cards, AppleStore iBooks, iTunesU iLife - $4.99 each iMovie, iPhoto, GarageBand iWork - $9.99 each Pages, Numbers, Keynote

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