3. 1. Introduction:
One of the most widely used mobile OS these days is ANDROID.
Android is a software bunch comprising not only operating system but
also middleware and key applications.
Android Inc. was founded in Palo Alto of California, U.S. by Andy
Rubin, Rich miner, Nick sears and Chris White in 2003.
Later Android Inc. was acquired by Google in 2005. After original
release there have been number of updates in the original version of
Android.
4. 2. Key Features Of Android:
Android is an open-source operating system.
Android OS based on the Linux kernel provides more stability and
performance.
Apps written in the flexible version of the Java language.
Developing apps is a cost-effective affair with no licensing required to use
the software.
The Android operating system gives you numerous choices of phones and
tablets.
Supports Adobe Flash which is used to create all sorts of multimedia
content.
5. On November 5, 2007, the Open Handset Alliance, a consortium of technology
companies including Google, device manufacturers such as HTC and Samsung, wireless
carriers such as Sprint Nextel andT-Mobile, and chipset makers such as Qualcomm and
Texas Instruments, unveiled itself, with a goal to develop open standards for mobile
devices.
That day, Android was unveiled as its first product, a mobile device platform built on
the Linux kernel version 2.6.The first commercially available phone to run Android was
the HTC Dream, released on October 22, 2008.
8. Uploading videos to Youtube & pictures to Picasa
directly from the phone.
New widgets & folders that can populate the Home
screens
Bluetooth A2DP support
Ability to record & watch videos through camcorder
mode
A new soft keyboard with text prediction.
Animated screen transitions.
Android 1.5
Release Date:30 April 2009
9. Speed improvement in searching and camera
applications.
The universal search function helped pinpoint apps and
contacts on the phone, or jump to searching the Web.
Support for more screen resolutions opened the door to
Android phones of different sizes.
Google Maps Navigation added free turn-by-turn
navigation.
Android 1.6
Release Date: 15 September 2009
10. Support for multiple Google accounts lets you stock up on all
your Gmail.
Camera settings including support for a flash, digital
zoom, white balance and colour effects.
Searching within text messages and MMS messages.
Multi-touch support in the on-screen keyboard helps it figure
out what you're trying to say if you accidentally type two
letters at once.
Android 2.1
Release Date: 26 October 2009
11. Supported Flash Player 10.1 enabling Videos, photo
slideshows and streaming audio.
The portable Wi-Fi hotspot hepls share phone's 3G Internet
connection with other gadgets, over Wi-Fi. Speedier Web
surfing because of changes to the browser.
Better Bluetooth compatibility with docks and in-car
speakers, and the addition of voice dialling over Bluetooth.
Android 2.2
Release Date: 20 May 2010
12. Supported Flash Player 10.1 enabling Videos, photo
slideshows and streaming audio.
The portable Wi-Fi hotspot hepls share phone's 3G Internet
connection with other gadgets, over Wi-Fi.
Speedier Web surfing because ofchanges to the browser.
Better Bluetooth compatibility with docks and in-car
speakers, and the addition of voice dialling over Bluetooth.
Android 2.3
Release Date: 2 February 2011
13. A blue wireframe design gives Honeycomb a Tron-inspired
look.
Home screens appear to rotate on a 3D carousel as you swipe
through them.
Widgets are bigger and bolder to suit the tablet-size screen.
Key apps, such as Gmail and YouTube, are heavily redesigned
to take advantage of the space available.
The Web browser introduces tabbed browsing, a feature
familiar from desktop browsers such as Chrome.
Android 3.0
Release Date:22 February 2011
14. A speedier, smoother browser.
A data traffic monitor to help you avoid busting your
network data limit.
More storage space for apps.
A new user-friendly action bar replacing the Menu button.
Face recognition for unlocking your phone.
The ability to decline calls with pre-penned text messages.
Supports Live video effects.
Android 4.0
Release Date:19 October 2011
15. A higher frame rate makes swooping through menus and
home screens feel buttery smooth.
View photos you've taken quickly by swiping from the
camera to filmstrip view.
Notifications now include more information.
A new gestures mode to improve accessibility for blind
users, letting you navigate the UI using touch and swipe
gestures, in combination with speech output.
Android 4.1
Release Date:27 June 2012.
17. Future Versions…??
The successor to Jelly Bean is widely rumored to be dubbed
Key Lime Pie, although no official statements have been
made confirming this.
In February 2013, a leaked document from semiconductor
manufacturer Qualcomm revealed that Key Lime Pie will
be released in the second quarter of 2013
18. Android is a Linux-based operating system
designed primarily for touchscreen mobile
devices such as smartphones and tablet
computers.
19. Android OS is Low-cost, customizable, light-weight operating
system for high tech devices .
As a result, it has seen additional applications on televisions,
games consoles and other electronics.
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22. WashingMachine:
[SamsungWashingMachine]
Features:-
Samsung washing machine which can be connected to the web.
The washing machine carries a touch-screen on top of it and is
powered by Android OS.
This washing machine can take a load of 12Kg.
A separate application has been developed which when connected
to Wi-Fi, acts as the remote control of the washing machine.
A Smartphone operates this washing machine.
Price:-
$7499
23. SmartRefrigerator:
[SamsungT9000refrigerator]
Features:-
The display enables users to keep up with the news, weather and even
Twitter from the fridge door.
It has a 10-inch Wi-Fi-enabled touchscreen.
It can also replace hand-written calendars with Google Calendar
integration, and run slideshows of photos.
Shopping lists can be created on the fridge with the Evernote app, which
will sync to smartphones and recipes can be found at Epicurious.
Price:-
$3,999.
24. SmartOven:
[Androidwalloven]
Features:-
The wall oven runs on Android OS platform and under the hood it is powered by
a 1 GHz Samsung processor. They have also provisioned a 512 MB RAM for
efficient running of the applications along with a Wi-Fi connectivity.
The oven is also equipped with stereo sound capabilities along with a Power VR
SGX 540 Graphics processing unit.
The system has 7 inch LCD touch display.
In-built Discovery IQ controller one will be able to access the cooking application
while simultaneously scanning through other applications in Google Play Store.
Price:-
$4499.
25. AlarmClock
[Archos35]
Features:
Provides weather, real time traffic, news, sports, movies, music ,
Tune in radio, social networking and much more through the built-
in WiFi.
A webcam on the front, supporting apps like Tango for video
calling, a rechargeable battery to take the party with you, and a
3.5 headphone jack for more personal use.
Based on Android 2.2 supportes over 30,000 apps
Price
$149.00
26. SmartGlasses
[VuzixGoogleGlass]
Features:
The Ice Cream Sandwich -based eyepatch, features a WQVGA display
with a 16:9 aspect ratio, a 1GHz OMAP4430 processor, 1GB of RAM and
4GB of internal memory.
Vuzix Smart Glasses,M100 include an integrated head tracker and GPS
and an integrated camera enables video recording and still image capture.
Powerful enough to connect to the
Internet, run applications and games on its own.
Price:
$999
27. CarStereo
[ParrotAsteroid]
Features:
Single Din Android Based Deck Hands-free Calling, Bluetooth, 4 USB ports, analogue & GPS inputs, detachable
screen, automatic phonebook sync, Multipoint & AM/FM Radio, A2DP streaming Internet connectivity via 3G
dongle or tethering for Apps including Google Maps, Roadtrip, Wikango, TuneIn & more
Search for and play your music simply by speaking the name of the album or artist
Powerful audio platform that includes 3 sets of pre-outs and a built in 4x55W Mosfet amplifier.
Price
$269.00
28. GamingConsole
[Ouya]
Features:
Ouya will include the Twitch TV application and access to the On
Live video game streaming service.
It runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.
1.7 GHz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A9 processor.
8 GB internal flash memory.
Supports Wi-Fi 802.11,Bluetooth LE 4.0,Ethernet port connectivity,
wireless controller input.
Price
$99.00
29. AndroidTreadmill
Features:
Built-in i-fit live features workouts powered by google
maps, training with Jillian Michaels.
10-Inch full-color touch screen with browser powered
by android.
Space saver design with vertical folding feature,
dual-grip EKG heart rate monitor.
Price:
$2499.00
30. Headphones
[NOXAdmiralTouch]
Features:
A 2.4-inch touchscreen color LCD embedded in the right ear-cup.
Running Android 2.1 on an ARM11 chip with 1GB flash storage and
256MB of RAM -- on top of a set of noise-canceling, 7.1 virtual surround
sound wireless headphones that connect via both 2.4GHz and
Bluetooth simultaneously.
Price:
Price not yet released
31. AndroidWatches:
[SonySmartWatch]
Features:-
Initiate calling.
Texting (pre-saved messages like "I'm busy").
View missed calls, Text Messages, Twitter, Facebook status updates.
Training app synchronizes countdown clock with your phone, can also
monitor heart rate.
Listen to music.
Compatibility:-
All phones running Android 2.1 or higher.
Battery Life:-
24 to 48 hours, depending on usage.
Price:-
$149