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Android is a complete set of software for mobile devices such as tablet computers, notebooks, smartphones, electronic book readers, set-top boxes etc.
It contains a linux-based Operating System, middleware and key mobile applications.
It can be thought of as a mobile operating system. But it is not limited to mobile only. It is currently used in various devices such as mobiles, tablets, televisions, etc.
What is Android
Before learning all topics of android, it is required to know what is android.
Android is a software package and linux based operating system for mobile devices such as tablet computers and smartphones.
It is developed by Google and later the OHA (Open Handset Alliance). Java language is mainly used to write the android code even though other languages can be used.
The goal of android project is to create a successful real-world product that improves the mobile experience for end users.
There are many code names of android such as Lollipop, Kitkat, Jelly Bean, Ice cream Sandwich, froyo, Ecliar, Donut etc which is covered in next page.
What is Open Handset Alliance(OHA)
It's a consortium of 84 companies such as google, samsung, AKM, synaptics, KDDI, Garmin, Teleca, Ebay, Intel etc.
It was established on 5th November, 2007, led by Google. It is committed to advance open standards, provide services and deploy handsets using the Android Plateform.
Features of Android
After learning what is android, let's see the features of android. The important features of android are given below:
1) It is open-source
2) Anyone can customize the Android Platform.
3) There are a lot of mobile applications that can be chosen by the consumer.
4) It provides many interesting features like weather details, opening screen, live RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds etc.
It provides support for messaging services(SMS and MMS), web browser, storage (SQLite),connectivity (GSM, CDMA, Blue Tooth, Wi-Fi etc.), media, handset layout etc.
Categories of Android applications
There are many android applications in the market. The top categories are:
。Entertainment
。Tools
。Communication
。Productivity
。Personalization
。Music and Audio
。Social
。Media and Video
。Travel and Local etc.
History of Android
The history and versions of android are interesting to know. The code names of android ranges from A to J currently, such as Aestro, Blender, Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwitch, Jelly Bean, KitKat and Lollipop Let's understand the android history in a sequence.
1) Initially, Andy Rubin founded Android Incorporation in Palo Alto, California, United States in October, 2003.
2) In 17th August 2005, Google acquired android Incorporation. Since then, it is in the subsidiary of Google Incorporation.
3) The key employees of Android Incorporation are Andy Rubin, Rich Miner, Chris White and Nick Sears.
4) Originally intended for camera but shifted to smart phones later because of low market for camera only.
5) Android is the nick name of Andy Rubin given by coworkers because of his love to robots.
6) In 2007, Google announces the development of android OS.
7) In 2008, HTC launched the first android mobile.
Android Versions, Codename and API
Let's see the android versions, codenames and API Level provided by Google.
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Versions
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Code name |
API Level |
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1.5 |
Cupcake |
3 |
|
1.6 |
Donut |
4 |
|
2.1 |
Éclair |
7 |
|
2.2 |
Froyo |
8 |
|
2.3 |
Gingerbread |
9 and 10 |
|
3.1 and 3.3 |
Honeycomb |
12 and 13 |
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4.0 |
Ice Cream Sandwitch |
15 |
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4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 |
Jelly Bean |
16, 17 and 18 |
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4.4 |
KitKat |
19 |
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5.0 |
Lollipop |
21 |
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6.0 |
Marshmallw |
23 |
|
7.0 |
Nougat |
24-25 |
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8.0 |
Oreo |
26-27 |