Difference between gprs and edge technology in mobile phone

Further enhancements to GSM networks are provided by Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE) technology. EDGE provides up to three times the data capacity of GPRS. Using EDGE, operators can handle three times more subscribers than GPRS; triple their data rate per subscriber, or add extra capacity to their voice communications. EDGE uses the same TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) frame structure, logic channel and 200kHz carrier bandwidth as today's GSM networks, which allows it to be overlaid directly onto an existing GSM network. For many existing GSM/GPRS networks, EDGE is a simple software-upgrade.

EDGE allows the delivery of advanced mobile services such as the downloading of video and music clips, full multimedia messaging, high-speed colour Internet access and e-mail on the move.

How can smoke testing be applied to mobile testing?

Smoke testing can be done on a Mobile once the latest build has been released to the testing team. Smoke test or build verification is nothing but just the basic functionality check for all the applications, test scope parameters that are involved in mobile application testing, testing very basic and important features of the mobile and also testing the showstopper issues at a higher priority level.

What is the advantage of symbian OS devices comparing with j2me and Brew OS devices?

1. Symbian is the latest OS where as j2me and Brew OSs are old ones.

2. Symbian OS has SIS file format where as j2me has JAR file format which means this is a third party software and anybody can develop softwares in this OS.

3. Symbian is a fast browsing and a fast operating system. j2me is not as fast.

4. Symbian OS provide touchscreen phones such as UIQ phones. No such facility on j2me.

5. Symbain OS has superior hardware access to the phone compared to j2me and Brew OS

6. Symbian OS offers rich UI.