Android is an open-source, Linux-based operating system for mobile devices. It was developed by Android Inc, which was acquired by Google in 2005. Android uses Java and is known for its large app selection through Google Play. It allows users to run multiple apps simultaneously and customize settings easily. Future versions of Android continue to be developed with new features and capabilities.

2. What is Android?
 Android is a Linux-based operating system for mobile devices
such as smart phones and tablets
 The world’s most powerful platform
 Android specially developed for applications and
mobile devices
 There are more than 7,00,000 apps in Android market
i.e. Google Play
 The Android is an open source

3. Foundation of an Android:
 Android, Inc. found in Palo alto in California united
states by Andy Rubin. – October 2003
 Google acquired Android, Inc. – August 2005
 The open handset alliance, a group of several companies was
formed – 6 November 2007
 Android Beta SDK Released – 12 November 2007

4. Features of Android OS:
 Application framework
 Dalvik virtual machine
 Integrated Browser
 Optimized graphics
 SQLite, media support, GSM Technology, Bluetooth,
EDGE, 3G, 4G and wifi networks
 Camera, GPS navigation, compass etc

5. More features of Android:
 Android can run multiple apps at the same time
 Android has a better app market
 Android lets you change your settings faster
 Android keeps information visible on your home
screen
 Android also support JAVA applications

6.  Android 1.0 Astro (23 September 2008)
 Android 1.1 (9 February 2009)
 Android 1.5 Cupcake (30 April 2009)
 Android 1.6 Donut (15 September 2009)
 Android 2.0 – 2.1 Éclair (26 October 2009)
 Android 2.2 Froyo (20 May 2010)
 Android 2.3 Gingerbread (6 December 2010)
 Android 3.0 Honeycomb (22 February 2011)

7. It can develop wide variety applications in
Android that includes:
 Business/Office Application
 Communication Application
 Multimedia Application
 Fun Applications/Games
 Utility Applications
 Security Applications

8.  Web-based Applications development for
mobile devices
 Java mobile Applications development
 Android games development
 Mobile business software creation
 Utility Applications design and implementation
 Multimedia and security mobile solutions
 Software development with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
and GPS support

9. Eclipse IDE
Android
SDK
Android
Emulator
Android
Mobile
Device

10. What is Android Market?
 Android Market is the online software store
developed by Google for Android devices
 Users to browse and download apps published
by third party developer
 As of October 2011, there were more than
4,00,000 apps available for Android
 Android has several famous apps like voice
action, sky map, place directory, GPS, etc.

11.  Open source framework
 Uses of tools are very simple
 Availability of apps
 Inbuilt support for the flash
 Great social networking integration
 Free to customizes
 Better notification system
 Updated user interface design

12. CONCLUSION & FUTURE SCOPE:
 Android is now stepping up in level of mobile
internet
 There are chances of Android Mobile sales
become more than iphone in coming years
 Google may launch another version of Android
i.e. Android Key Lollipop 5.0
 There are chances of Android may become the
widely used mobile operating system