Android operating system basic overview
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Android is a Linux-based mobile operating system designed for smartphones and tablets, featuring over 400,000 apps and an open-source foundation. Developed by Android Inc. in 2003 and acquired by Google in 2005, it supports multitasking and optimized graphics. Key advantages of Android over iPhone OS include customizable default apps, easier syncing, and lower development costs.
Android operating system basic overview
- 1. INTRODUCTION TO ANDROID OPERATING SYSTEM BASICS BY ANISH KAMAT
- 2. What is Android ? Android is a Linux-based operating system for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers. Android specially developed for applications There are more than 4,00,000 apps in Android market The Android is an open source.
- 3. Foundation of an Android Android, Inc. found in Palo alto in California united states by Andy Rubin. - October 2003 Google acquired Android, Inc. – August 2005 The open handset alliance, a group of several companies was formed - 5 November 2007 Android Beta SDK Released - 12 November 2007.
- 4. Features of Android Android can run multiple apps at the Same Time Also support optimized graphics VGA, 2D graphics and 3D graphics Android has a better app market Android lets you change your settings faster It gives you more options to fit your budget Android keeps information visible on your home screen. Android also support Java applications.
- 5. Versions of an Android Android 1.0 23 September 2008 Android 1.1 9 February 2009 Android 1.5 (Cupcake) 30 April 2009 Android 1.6 (Donut) 15 September 2009 Android 2.0 (Éclair) 26 October 2009 Android 2.2 (Froyo) 20 May 2010 Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) 6 December 2010 Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) 10 May 2011 Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) 13 July 2012 Android 4.4 (Kitkat) 3 September 2013 Android 5.0 (Lollipop) 25 June 2014 Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) 28 May 2015
- 6. Why Android OS is better than iPhone OS ? Android OS We can set any app as a default on Android Android just drag and drop for syncing by using USB cable on computer While Google charges for Android developers only $5 Android OS have Flash support On Android, on which you are notified of an email as soon as it arrives iPhone OS It is impossible on iPhone. Have to click manually iPhone syncing only with iTunes Apple charges for the App developers $100 While the iPhone only has html5 support The email system on the iPhone is horrible !
- 7. Android Market Android Market is the online software store developed by Google for Android devices Users to browse and download apps published by third party developer As of October 2011 there were more than 4,00,000 apps available for Android Android has several famous apps like voice action, sky map, place directory, GPS, etc.,
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