Android OS was developed by Google as the software platform for phones and tablets. It is based on the Java programming language and Linux kernel, making it open source software. Anyone can develop applications for Android using Java, though certified developers ensure better security. Android has seen continuous upgrades over the years with improvements to the user interface, multitasking, notifications and more. Being open source allows endless possibilities for Android's future development.

1. ANDROID OS
E M I LY E L L I S
NICK HESSION
IT 101

2. INTRODUCTION
• Google developed Android OS
• Specific Phones and Tablets

3. SOFTWARE
Windows is to Microsoft as Android is to Google

4. JAVA
• Java based
• Language of code

5. APPLICATIONS
Usually written in Java language

6. APPLICATIONS CONTINUED….
Anyone can make application

7. OPEN SOURCE
• Free access for anyone
• Not solely developers
• Also users

8. ANDROID OPEN SOURCE PROJECT
• Software platform for any user
• Specific to apps

9. LINUX
• Open Source
• Kernel
• Core

10. SECURITY
• Apps open to everyone – Virus
• Certified Developers

11. SECURITY CONTINUED…
• Hackers rooting phone
• Not illegal, but voids contract with provider

12. COMPETING OPERATING SYSTEMS
Android OS vs. Apple iPhone OS vs. RIM Blackberry OS

13. COMPARISONS
• Android OS vs. RIM Blackberry OS
• Android OS vs. Apple iPhone OS

14. RECENT UPGRADES FOR ANDROID OS
• 2.3 Gingerbread
• 3.0 Honeycomb
• 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

15. 2.3 GINGERBREAD
• Keyboard
• Improved UI
• Application Management

16. 3.0 HONEYCOMB
• Notification Bar
• Keyboard
• Copy/paste improved
• Multiselect

17. 4.0 ICE CREAM SANDWICH
• Multitasking
• Notifications
• Folders
• Favorites Tray

18. NOW…
• Millions Phones
• Millions Apps

19. THE FUTURE…
Open Source allows endless possibilities

20. WORKS CITED