Android is an open-source operating system developed by Google and the Open Handset Alliance for use in mobile devices. It is based on a modified version of the Linux kernel. The document discusses the history and development of Android, its key features, versions released over time, advantages like being open-source and customizable, and disadvantages such as sometimes being slow and battery inefficient. It concludes that Android is a truly open, free platform for industry, developers and users to participate in.

4. 1 What is Android?
2 History
3 Open Handset Alliance
4 Features of android.
5 Android running h/w & s/w development
6 Versions of Android.
7 Advantages & Disadvantages
8 Conclusion
9 Reference

5. Android is a Linux-based operating
system for mobile devices such as
Smartphone and tablet computers, developed
by Google in conjunction with the Open
Handset Alliance.
Android was initially developed by
Android Inc., whom Google financially backed
and later purchased in 2005. The unveiling
of the Android distribution in 2007 was
announced with the founding of the Open
Handset Alliance…
WHAT IS ANDROID….????

6. Android is open source application.
A number of manufacturers have their
own versions of Android phones with different
specifications.
Different web browsers such as mobile
firefox, skyfire, opera mini, dolphin etc. can be
installed on android phones.
These phones can be used for GPS
tracking and navigation as well as for
nifty applications.
Open handset Alliance…

7.  The platform is adaptable to larger, VGA, 2D graphics library, 3D
graphics library based on OpenGLES 2.0 specifications, and
traditional Smartphone layouts.
 SQLite, a lightweight relational database, is used for data storage
purposes.
 Android supports connectivity technologies
including GSM/EDGE, IDEN, CDMA, EV-DO, UMTS, Bluetooth, Wi-
Fi, LTE, NFC and WiMAX.
 SMS and MMS are available forms of messaging, including
threaded text messaging and Android Cloud To Device
Messaging (C2DM) and now enhanced version of C2DM, Android Google
Cloud Messaging (GCM) is also a part of Android Push Messaging Service.

9. Each version after "Astro" and "Bender" is named in
alphabetical order after a dessert or sugary treat, with
1.5 "Cupcake" being the first and every update since
following this naming convention.
1.0 Astro
1.1 Bender
1.5 Cupcake
1.6 Donut
2.0/2.1 Eclair
2.2 Froyo
2.3 Gingerbread
3.x Honeycomb
4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
4.1 Jelly Bean

10.  First Version of Android.
 The focus of Android beta is testing incorporating usability.
 Android beta will generally have many more problems on speed and
performance.
 First full version of android.
 Released on September 23, 2008.
 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support.
 Quite slow in operating.
 copy and paste feature in the web browser is
not present.

11.  Released on April 30, 2009.
 Added auto-rotation option.
 Copy and Paste feature added in the web
browser.
 Increased speed and performance but not upto
required level.
 Released on September 15, 2009.
 Voice search and Search box were added.
 Faster OS boot times and fast web browsing
experience.
 Typing is quite slower.
 Released on October 26, 2009.
 Bluetooth 2.1 support.
 Improved typing speed on virtual
keyboard, with smarter dictionary.
 no Adobe flash media support.

12.  Released on May 20, 2010.
 Support for Adobe Flash 10.1
 Improved Application launcher with better browser
 No internet calling.
 Released on December 6, 2010.
 Updated User Interface with high efficiency and speed
 Internet calling
 One touch word selection and copy/paste.
 New keyboard for faster word input.
 More successful version of Android than previous
versions.
 not supports multi-core processors.
 Released on February 22, 2011.
 Support for multi-core processors
 Ability to encrypt all user data.
 This version of android is only available for
tablets.

13.  Released on November 14, 2011.
 Virtual button in the UI.
 A new typeface family for the UI, Roboto.
 Ability to shut down apps that are using data in the
background.
 Released on June 27, 2012.
 Latest version of Android.
 Smoother user interface.
 ANDROID 4.4 KITKAT
 Google announced Android 4.4 KitKat, internally known as Project Svelte, on 3
September 2013.
 KitKat debuted on Google's Nexus 5, and has been optimised to run on a greater
range of devices, having 512 MB of RAM as a recommended minimum.
 4.4.1 5th December 2013
 4.4.2 9th December 2013

15. Advantages:-
Android is open, because it is linux based open source so it can be developed
by anyone.
Easy access to the Android App Market: Android owners are people who love
to learn the phone, with Google's Android App Market you can download
applications for free.
Populist Operating System: Android Phones, different from the iOS is limited
to the iphone from Apple, then Android has many manufacturers, with their
respective flagship gadget from HTC to Samsung.
USB full facilities.You can replace the battery, mass storage, DiskDrive, and
USB tethering.
Easy in terms of notification: the operating system is able to inform you of a
new SMS, Email, or even the latest articles from an RSS Reader.
Supports all Google services: Android operating system supports all of google
services ranging from Gmail to Google reader. all google services can you
have with one operating system, namely Android.
Install ROM modification:There are many custom ROM that you can use on
Android phones, and the guarantee will not harm your device.

16. Disadvantages:-
Connected to the Internet: Android can be said is in need of an
active internet connection. At least there should be a GPRS
internet connection in your area, so that the device is ready to go
online to suit our needs.
Sometimes slow device company issued an official version of
Android your own.
Android Market is less control of the manager, sometimes there
are malware.
As direct service providers, users sometimes very difficult to
connect with the Google.
Sometimes there are ads: because it is easy and free, sometimes
often a lot of advertising. In appearance it does not interfere with
the performance of the application itself, as it sometimes is in the
top or bottom of the application.
Wasteful Batteries,This is because the OS is a lot of "process" in
the background causing the battery quickly drains.

17. Android is truly open, free development platform based
on Linux and open source.
Handset makers can use & customize the platform
without paying a royalty.
Android is open to all: industry, developers and users
Participating in many of the successful open source
projects
Aims to be as easy to build for as the web
Google Android is stepping into the next level of Mobile
Internet

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