This document discusses Android, an open-source operating system for mobile devices. It began development in 2003 and was purchased by Google in 2005. The document outlines Android's key features such as its Linux kernel, connectivity options, media support, hardware integration and customization capabilities. It also compares Android to other mobile operating systems like iOS and Symbian. The document concludes by noting Android's ongoing development, with newer versions building on its predecessors while addressing limitations like battery life.

1. Shakil muhammad
UET Peshawar,
Pakistan

2.  Introduction
 Features
 Comparison
 Versions
 Limitations
 Scope and Future
 Conclusion

3. WHAT IS ANDROID?
 A Software platform and operating system
for mobile.
 Based on the Linux kernel.
 Android was found back in 2003.
 It was developed in Palo Alto, California.
 Android was developed by the Andy
Rubin, Rich Miner, Nick Sears and Chris
White.
 Android was purchased by the GOOGLE
in AUGUST,2005 for 50 million $.

5.  General Features :-
1. Voice Search
2. Multi touch
3. Multi tasking
4. Screen capture
5. Video calling
6. Multiple Language support
7. Messaging
Connectivity :-
Android supports wireless communication using:-
1. 3G Networks
2. 4G Networks
3. Wi-Fi Networks
4. Bluetooth Connectivity
5. Tethering

6. FEATURES OF ANDROID
Media :-
1. Streaming Media Support
2. Media Support :-
Android supports advanced audio/video/still media
formats such as MPEG-4, H.264, MP3, and AAC, AMR,
JPEG, PNG, GIF.
3. External Storage :-
reads micro SD cards
Hardware Support :-
Android devices include
1. cameras
2. touch screens
3. GPS
4. accelerometers

7. FEATURES OF ANDROID
Hardware Support (Continue)
1. Gyroscopes
2. Barometers
3. Magnetometers
4. Dedicated gaming controls
5. Proximity and pressure sensors
6. Thermometers
7. Accelerated 3D graphics

8.  Other than Android there are several other
mobile operating systems which are used.
 Symbian, iOS, windows, blackberry OS these are
one of the most used mobile operating systems.

10. FEATURE ANDROID iOS
Ease of use
Voice to text
Gaming
Customizable
Music Player
Notification system
Google voice

12.  First Version of Android.
 First full version of android.
 Released on September 23, 2008.
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13.  Released on April 30, 2009.
 Released on September 15, 2009.
 Released on October 26, 2009.

14.  Released on May 20, 2010.
 Released on December 6, 2010.
 Released on February 22, 2011.

15.  Released on November 14, 2011.
 Released on June 27, 2012.

16.  Android KitKat 4.4
 Released on Oct 2013
 Android Lollipop 5.0
 Upcoming version
 Release date is Nov,3 2014

17.  Making source code available to everyone
inevitably invites the attention of hackers.
 Android operating system uses more
amount of battery as compared to normal
mobile phones.

18.  Better mobile internet.
 Google may launch another version of
android that starts with M because Google is
launching all the android versions in the
alphabetical order.
 There are chances of Android may become
the most used operating system in world.