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ANDROID OS
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ANDROID OPERATING SYSTEM :-
The first truly open and comprehensive platform for mobile devices, all of the software to run a mobile phone but without the proprietary obstacles that have hindered mobile innovation.
Android is a combination of three components:
• A free, open-source operating system for mobile devices
• An open-source development platform for creating mobile applications
• Devices, particularly mobile phones, that run the Android operating system and the applications created for it
ANDROID VERSIONS:-
• Android Operating System began with release of version 1.0 in September 2008.
• It was developed by Google & Open Handset Alliance which is consortium of several companies.
The various versions of Android are:-
Android 1.0 :-Released 23 September 2008 The first Android device, the HTC Dream had following features:-
• Android Market application download and updates through the Market application.
• Other Features are Google Contacts, Google Calendar, Google Maps, Google Sync, Google Search, Google Talk
1.1:- On 9 February 2009, Android 1.1 update for Android was released for T-Mobile G1 only. Included in the update were resolved issues, API changes and Maps, Dialer, Messaging, System
1.5 Cupcake:- Based on Linux kernel 2.6.27. On 30 April 2009, the official 1.5 (Cupcake) update for Android was released
Gingerbread
• Google Nexus S introduced Android 2.3 "Gingerbread"
2.3
• Based on Linux kernel 2.6.35.On 6 December 2010, the 2.3 (Gingerbread) SDK was released. Changes included
• Internet calling: Native support for SIP VoIP telephony
• Copy/Paste: Enhanced. Select a word by press-hold, copy, and paste
• Near Field Communication lets the user read an NFC tag embedded in a poster, sticker, or advertisement
• New audio effects such as reverb, equalization, headphone virtualization, and bass boost
• New Download Manager giving users easy access to any file downloaded from the browser, email, or another application
• Audio, graphical, and input enhancements for game developers
• Concurrent garbage collection for increased performance
• Native support for more sensors (such as gyroscopes and barometers)
Honeycomb
:- Based on Linux kernel 2.6.36. On 22 February 2011, the 3.0 (Honeycomb) SDK was released, for tablet computers only. The first device featuring this version, the Motorola Xoom tablet, was released on February 24, 2011
Changes include:
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ANDROID OPERATING SYSTEM :-
The first truly open and comprehensive platform for mobile devices, all of the software to run a mobile phone but without the proprietary obstacles that have hindered mobile innovation.
Android is a combination of three components:
• A free, open-source operating system for mobile devices
• An open-source development platform for creating mobile applications
• Devices, particularly mobile phones, that run the Android operating system and the applications created for it
ANDROID VERSIONS:-
• Android Operating System began with release of version 1.0 in September 2008.
• It was developed by Google & Open Handset Alliance which is consortium of several companies.
The various versions of Android are:-
Android 1.0 :-Released 23 September 2008 The first Android device, the HTC Dream had following features:-
• Android Market application download and updates through the Market application.
• Other Features are Google Contacts, Google Calendar, Google Maps, Google Sync, Google Search, Google Talk
1.1:- On 9 February 2009, Android 1.1 update for Android was released for T-Mobile G1 only. Included in the update were resolved issues, API changes and Maps, Dialer, Messaging, System
1.5 Cupcake:- Based on Linux kernel 2.6.27. On 30 April 2009, the official 1.5 (Cupcake) update for Android was released
Gingerbread
• Google Nexus S introduced Android 2.3 "Gingerbread"
2.3
• Based on Linux kernel 2.6.35.On 6 December 2010, the 2.3 (Gingerbread) SDK was released. Changes included
• Internet calling: Native support for SIP VoIP telephony
• Copy/Paste: Enhanced. Select a word by press-hold, copy, and paste
• Near Field Communication lets the user read an NFC tag embedded in a poster, sticker, or advertisement
• New audio effects such as reverb, equalization, headphone virtualization, and bass boost
• New Download Manager giving users easy access to any file downloaded from the browser, email, or another application
• Audio, graphical, and input enhancements for game developers
• Concurrent garbage collection for increased performance
• Native support for more sensors (such as gyroscopes and barometers)
Honeycomb
:- Based on Linux kernel 2.6.36. On 22 February 2011, the 3.0 (Honeycomb) SDK was released, for tablet computers only. The first device featuring this version, the Motorola Xoom tablet, was released on February 24, 2011
Changes include: