Android is a mobile operating system which is becoming a major competitor to iPhone OS in terms of openness.I am beginning the android series which will be helpful for developers who wish to develop android apps.
Dictionary definition
android - an automaton in the form of a human being.
Android is a software stack for mobile devices that includes an operating system, middleware and key applications. Android has the modified version of Linux kernel.
Android was initially developed by Android Inc. Later acquired by Google to form open Headset alliance [ a group of 65 hardware, software, and telecom companies ].Applications for android devices are written in Java language.
Android versions
v1.5 cupcake
android v1.5-cupcake
Based on Linux Kernel 2.6.27v1.6 donut
android v1.6-donut
Based on Linux Kernel 2.6.29v2.0/2.1 Eclair
android v2.0-ecliar
Based on Linux Kernel 2.6.29V2.2 Froyo
Android-2.2-Froyo
Based on Linux Kernel 2.6.32c2.5 ginger bread
This version is yet to release.Web M video playback will be a major update expected in this version.
android gingerbread
Based on Linux Kernel 2.6.33Advantage of Android over other Mobile operating systems:
Android OS is completely open source .Developers can use the core OS functions to develop applications Unlike Iphone OS which is a closed system.
Android supported by various hardware manufacturers (OHA) hence there is no mobile career dependency.
android statisticsMulti platform support- SDK can be installed on windows,Linux and Mac OS .
Zero developmental cost – Tools for application development are downloaded for free.
Also the applications created by developers can be published in Android market place for users to download.
Android’s founders now working in Google Andy Rubin , Rich Miner, Nick Sears , and Chris White.
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