ANDROID

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Introduction History Features Android Versions Advantages Disadvantages Types of Devices

Android is an open source operating system, created by Google specifically for use on mobile devices (cell phones and tablets).

Based On the Linux Operating System.

Android was found way back 2003

It was developed in Palo Alto, California.

Android was developed by the Andy Rubin, Rich Miner, Nick Sears and Chris White

INTRODUCTION

An open platform for developers, users & industry.

Android is Lightweight and full featured

There are more than 6,00,000 Applications in android markets

Android was purchased by the GOOGLE in AUGUST,2005 for 50 million $.

HISTORY 2003

• Android Inc Was Founded

2005Google acquires startup Android Inc. to start Android platform

2007Open Handset Alliance announced

2008Google sponsors 1st  Android Developer

ChallengeT-Mobile G1 announcedAndroid released open sourceAndroid Dev Phone 1 released

HISTORY 2009

SDK Android Version 1.5 (Cupcake) New soft keyboard with

“autocomplete” featureSDK Android Version 1.6 (Donut)

Support Wide VGA SDK Android Version 2.0/2.0.1/2.1 (Eclair)

Revamped UI, browser 2010

Nexus One released to the publicSDK Android Version 2.2 (Froyo)Flash support, tetheringSDK Android Version 2.3 (Gingerbread)UI update, system-wide copy-paste

HISTORY 2011

SDK Android Version 3.x (Honeycomb)Optimized for tablet support

SDK Android Version 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)Virtual UI buttons

2012SDK Android Version 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)

Triple buffered graphics pipeline 2013

o SDK Android Version 4.4.4 (Kitkat)o More polished design, improved performance and

new features..

FEATURES OF ANDROID

Connectivity Features:3G/4G connectivityWi-Fi connectivityBluetooth connectivityTethering

General Features:Voice SearchMulti touchMulti taskingScreen captureVideo callingMultiple Language supportMessaging

FEATURES OF ANDROID

Media Features:Camera & VideosStreaming Media SupportMedia Support :-

Android supports advanced audio/video/still media formats such as MPEG-4, H.264, MP3, and AAC, AMR, JPEG, PNG, GIF.

External Storage :- reads micro SD cards

VERSIONS OF ANDROID OS

ANDROID 1.0

o The Android 1.0 was launched in 23 September 2008

o Web browser to show, zoom and full HTML WebPages, multiple pages show as windows

o Android Market app downloads and updates

o Multitasking, Instant Messaging, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

ANDROID 1.5 ( CUPCAKE )

o The Cupcake was launched in 30 April 2009

o Based on Linux Kernel 2.6.27

o Faster Camera start up and image captureo Onscreen Soft Keyboardo Directly uploads videos to Youtube

ANDROID 1.6 ( DONUT )

o The Donut was launched in 15 September 2009o Quick Search box and Voice Search o Integrated camera, camcorder and gallary, o toggle between still and video capture modeso Battery usage indicatoro Multilingual text-to-speech function

ANDROID 1.6 ( FROYO )

o Based on Linux Kernel 2.6.32o The Froyo was launched in May,2010o New tips widget for home screeno Improve exchange supporto Multiple keyboard languageo Adobe Flash 10.1

ANDROID 2.3 (GINGERBREAD) )

• Support for a front-facing camera for video calling • The Gingerbread was launched in Dec,2010• Download Manager• Updated User Interface with high efficiency and

speed• Internet calling• One touch word selection and copy/paste.• New keyboard for faster word input.• More successful version of Android than previous versions.

ANDROID 3.0 (HONEYCOMB)

o Released on February 22, 2011.o Support for multi-core processorso Ability to secure all user data.o This version of android is only available

for tablets.

ANDROID 4.0 (ICECREAMSANDWICH)

o Released on November 14, 2011.o A speedier, smoother browser.o More storage space for apps.o Virtual button in the UI.o A new typeface family for the UI, Roboto.o Ability to shut down apps that are using

data in the background.

ANDROID 4.1 (JELLYBEAN)

o Released on June 27, 2012.o Latest version of Android.o Smoother user interface.o Accessibility o Google Now o Android Beam o Offline Google Map

ADVANTAGES

Open- Versions Upgrades It has better app market(600k application) Supports all Google services Multitasking Fast and easy development- It gives you better notification. Customizable UI Better Choice of Devices Many apps are free or low-cost

DISADVANTAGES

Wasteful Batteries, This is because the OS is a lot of "process" in the background causing the battery quickly drains.

Internet connection is important Over heats Box of Malware Google play store

TYPES OF ANDROID DEVICES

ANDROID DEVICES

GALAXY NOTE 3

GALAXY TABLET

ANDROID POWERED MICROWAVE

ANDROID POWERED WATCH (GEAR WATCH)

ANDROID POWERED CAMERA

ANDROID POWERED TV

ANDROID POWERED CAR RADIO

ANDROID POWERED WASHING MACHINE