ibed in the episode. Next Generation Mobile Communications Ecosystem 1.2.8 Chapter 9 IMS, Services and Applications Chapter 9 is divided into two segments - IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) and Advanced Applications. It provides details of 3GPP IMS and 3GPP2 MMD (Multi Media Domain). The role of other SDOs and Forums on IMS has been listed along with the concept of Common IMS that will address the interoperability between the different IMS standards and future IMS-enabled networks. It also looks into the challenges that have delayed the rollout of IMS and issues that have SO far caused its absence in 3G networks. A number of advanced applications including M-Commerce, Mobile TV, Location based Services, and Machine to Machine have been extensively described in the chapter. Mobile Content Development is the next topic that is investigated followed by a list of key SDOs and Forums that are working on the development of these applications. 1.2.9 Chapter 10 Smart Wireless Devices Chapter 10 looks into the various components of mobile wireless devices. The key aspects of multiple mobile software platforms including Symbian, Windows Mobile, Andriod, and SO on, are described. The critical elements of RF (radio frequency) and baseband processors along with their integration are discussed. The additional device components that are discussed include speech coders, logic control, UICC (Universal Integrated Circuit Card), user interface and power supply. The importance of mobile device management and role of various device development SDOs and forums is highlighted. The chapter also looks into some mobile performance enhancement techniques including smart antennas, antenna diversity, interference cancellation, and SO on. The last section provides snapshots of some smart 3GPP, 3GPP2, and WiMAX devices along with their key attributes. 1.2.10 Chapter 11 E2E Network Architecture and Mobility Management This chapter describes the end-to-end network architecture of EPS and WiMAX. Next, aspects of mobility management of EPS and WiMAX 