Android operating system
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The document provides an overview of the Android operating system, highlighting its foundation on the Linux kernel and its design for touch screen devices. It details the creation of Android Inc. in 2003 and its acquisition by Google, the subsequent unveiling in 2007, and the competitive landscape in the smartphone market. Additionally, it outlines features of the Android KitKat 4.4 version, its market presence over the years, and a comparison with iOS.
Android operating system
- 1. Android Operating System & Kit Kat 4.4 Submitted to: Er. Rabin Thapa Group name: 3idiots !!! Group Members: Bijneshwor Shrestha Maitri Ratna Bajracharya Rohit Shrestha
- 2. Operating System • Operating system is a type of system software • It helps user to interact with all hardware components. • It is a bridge between computer hardware and user.
- 3. Introducing Android • An operating system based on Linux kernel. • Designed primarily for touch screen mobile devices. • It’s an open source operating system. • Google releases the source code under the Apache License.
- 4. Birth of Android • Andy Rubin, Rich Miner, Nick Sears and Chris White formed Android Inc. • In Palo Alto, California in October 2003. • Concept was to make handheld devices easier to use and cheaper. • Google bought Android Inc. on August 17, 2005.
- 5. Reception • Android was unveiled in 2007. • Respected technology companies partnered with Google to form the Open Handset Alliance. • Tough competition as established players in Smartphone market such as Nokia and Microsoft and Linux mobile OS.
- 6. What did leading brand say? • Nokia – ” We don’t see this as a threat.” • Microsoft’s Windows Mobile – ”I don’t understand the impact that they are going to have.”
- 7. Android and Market 1% 2.80% 33% 51.00% 75% 81% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% Market occupancy of Android 2007 & 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
- 8. Hierarchy Android 4.4 Kit Kat Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Android 4.2 Jelly Bean Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Android4.0.3-4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwitch Android4.0-4.0.2 Ice Cream Sandwitch Android3.2 Honeycomb Android 3.1 Honeycomb Android 3.0 Honeycomb Android 2.3.3-2.3.7 Gingerbread Android 2.3-2.3.2 Gingerbread Android 2.2-2.2.3 Froyo Android 2.1 Eclair Android 2.0.1 Eclair Android 2.0 Eclair Android 1.6 Donut Android 1.5 Cupcake Android 1.1 Android 1.0
- 9. Features of Android • Powerful, simple and beautiful • Multitasking • Voice typing • Web Browsing • Networking and Sharing • Navigation • Entertainment • Widgets (direct application access)
- 10. Android KitKat 4.4 • Touch screen & faster multitasking • Ok Google • HCE & NFC • Animation & Screen recording • Full-screen mode
- 11. Android KitKat 4.4 • Infrared blasters • Google cloud printing • Quick office • Music player • Prioritize Contacts & Smart caller ID
- 12. Android & iOS Android iOS Level of Freedom Yes No Cost Affordable High Application distribution Anyone , Anywhere Cannot be developed Sharing Bluetooth Airdrop Face time Requires apps Yes(iOS to iOS)
- 13. Future Prediction Graphic User Interface with virtual reality