This document provides an overview of smartphones and the Android operating system. It defines a smartphone, lists their key features, and introduces Android as an open-source mobile OS developed by Google. The document then details Android's features, technical specifications, supported devices and platforms. It argues that Android is user-friendly, offers high performance and battery life, and has a large developer community. The document concludes by previewing upcoming Android-powered mobile devices and tablets.

1. S. Santhosh
3rd yr EEE Department
SMVEC

2. Welcome to the world of

3. SMARTPHONES
NOKIA iPHONE
SONY
ERICSON

4. A SMARTPHONE ??
 Web browsing
 Different connectivity solutions
 Email
 Multi – tasking
 Third party software
 GPS
 Video calling
 High camera resolution
 Touch (Multi)
 and most importantly
AN OPEN SOURCE MOBILE OS

6. What really is it ?
• Open source mobile operating system by
GOOGLE Inc.
• For MOBILE devices
• Which includes an operating system, a
middleware and key applications (SMS,
Calling, Alarm, Organizer, Calculator, Games)
• Based on the modified version of LINUX
KERNEL, which is also an open source platform

7. Its Features
• Dalvik virtual machine optimized for mobile devices
• Integrated browser
• Optimized graphics powered by a custom 2D & 3D
graphics library
• SQLite for structured data storage
• Media support for common audio, video, and still
image formats (MPEG4, H.264, MP3, AAC, AMR, JPG,
PNG, GIF)
• GSM Telephony
• Bluetooth, EDGE, 3G, and Wi-Fi – easy control

8. Tech Specs
• Company/developer - Google Inc., Open Handset Alliance
• Programmed in C (core), C++ (some third-party
libraries), Java (UI)
• Source model Free and open source software
• Initial release - 21 October 2008
• Latest stable release 3.0.1 (Honeycomb) / 24 February
2011; 20 days ago
• Supported platforms ARM, MIPS, Power Architecture,x86
• Kernel type - Monolithic (modified Linux kernel)
• Default user interface – Graphical
• Official website – www.android.com

9. Devices
• Mobile phones
• Netbooks
• Tablets, including the Dell Streak™ and
Samsung Galaxy Tab™
• TV
• And other devices

10. Why ANDROID ??
• User friendly Interface and multiple Home screen
• Abilities of ‘3D Graphicalisation™’
• Higher performance
• Longer battery life
• Less bugs and security issues
• Large developer environment including giants like
On-screen, Gameloft, Herocraft, Sega.
• GOOGLE’s own products – Gmail, YouTube,
Google Maps, Navigation etc.

11. Android powered mobile’s
home screen

12. 3D Graphicalisation™

13. Growth of Android and its Potential

14. Growth of Android and its Potential

15. Growth of Android and its Potential

16. The Future
• Mobiles
– Motorola Droid™ 3
– HTC Thunderbolt™
– Samsung Galaxy S™ II
– LG Optimus™ 2X
• Tablets
– Motorola XOOM™
– Samsung Galaxy™ Tab 10.1

17. A preview on Honeycomb

18. Questions ??