Android is an open-source software stack for mobile devices that includes an operating system, middleware and key applications. It was developed by Android Inc., which was acquired by Google in 2005. The Android operating system is based on the Linux kernel and powers many smartphones and tablets. It allows developers to write apps using Java and offers over 200,000 apps through the Google Play store. Android has grown to become the world's most popular mobile operating system.

1. Workshop on
Entrepreneurship
Topic- Android
Submitted To :- Prof. Gurpreet Kaur
Submitted By :- Pankaj Modi
Class:- B.com(Prof.) 3rd yr.
Roll No. :- 3421

2. What is Android ?
Android is a software
stack for mobile devices
that includes an
operating system,
middleware and key
applications.

3. Brief Introduction
 Android's mobile operating system
is based on the Linux kernel and is
the world's best-selling
Smartphone.
 There are currently over 200,000
apps available for Android that are
made accessible through the
Android Market, which is the
online app store run by Google.
 The apps are primarily written in
Java.

4. Founder of Android
 Android Inc. was founded in Palo
Alto, California in October, 2003
by Andy Rubin, Rich Miner, Nick
Sears, and Chris White.
 Their goal was to develop a
"smarter mobile device that was
more aware of its owner's
location and preferences.”
 They operated secretively,
admitting only that they were
working on software for mobile
phones.

5. Acquired by Google
 Google acquired Android Inc. in
August, 2005, making Android
Inc. a wholly owned part of
Google Inc.
 Nick Sears was the only original
founder that did not stay with
Android Inc. after the
acquisition.
 At this point in time, many
assumed that Google was
planning to enter the mobile
phone market with this move.

6.  Once at Google, Rubin led a
team to develop a mobile
device platform powered by the
Linux kernel.
 Google marketed the platform
to handset makers and carriers
with the intent of providing a
flexible, upgradable system.
 This caused speculation about
Google 's intention to enter the
mobile communications market
to build.

7. Officially Announced
 On October 21st, 2008, Android 1.0
became available to the public.
 "Today's announcement is more
ambitious than any single ' Google
Phone' that the press has been
speculating about over the past few
weeks. Our vision is that the powerful
platform we're unveiling will power
thousands of different phone models.“
-Eric Schmidt, former Google
Chairman/CEO

8. Types of Android Devices
1. Smartphone's Galaxy Ace 3
2. Galaxy Tablet

9. 3.Android-Powered Microwave
http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/30712/android-powered-microwave-
cooking-google
By Touch Revolution – at CES 2010

10. 4.Android-Powered Watch
5. Android-Powered Camera

11. 6.Android-Powered TV
7.Android-Powered PC

12. Ice cream Sandwich
Android 4.0+
Jelly Bean
Android 4.2.1
Kitkat
Android 4.4.4
Gingerbread
Android 2.3.6

13. Android Market (Google Play)
 https://play.google.com/store
 Has various categories, allows
ratings
 Have both free/paid apps
 Featured apps on web and on
phone
 The Android Market (and
iTunes/App Store) is great for
developers
 Level playing field, allowing third-party
apps
 Revenue sharing

14. Significance
 Android is the fastest
growing mobile
operating system.
 Its growing even faster
than IOS!!
 More developers are
choosing to create
Android applications
 There are more than
200,000 apps available.

15. Significance
 Soon, Android will be able to communicate with
your own home and automate your life with
Android@Home!

16. The Future of Android
 Android “Lollipop” will
combine Jelly Bean and
Kitkat into one unified
seamless operating
system.
 Android will continue its
growth and dominance
in the mobile operating
system race.

17. Summary
 Started as a small idea
by a few developers
 Purchased by Google
 First open source
mobile operating
system
 Set higher standards
for what a
Smartphone should be
 Fastest growing and
most popular mobile
OS available
 The future of mobile
computing is Android!
 Puts Stucki’s I phone
to shame.