2. Outline
• What is Android?
• Features
• Architectures
• Development Tools
• Android Market
3. What is Android?
• Complete modern embedded OS.
• Open source, Linux base mobile OS.
• Developed by Google.
• Cutting edge mobile user experience.
• Provides world class software stack for
building applications.
5. Features
• SMS and MMS services (C2DM, GCM)
• Web browser built on Blink layout engine.
• Voice based search and control.
• Pure multitouch capability.
• Multitasking with unique memory allocation.
• Multiple language support.
6. Features (Contd.)
• Many connectivity technologies
(GSM/EDGE, LTE, CDMA, NFC, Bluetooth).
• Streaming media support (numerous media
formats).
• Provide external storage support.
• Hardware support (camera, GPS, sensors,
graphics etc.).
7. Architecture
• Linux kernel
• Libraries
• Android run time
– Core libraries
– Dalvik VM
• Application layer
• Application framework