Android is an open source operating system developed by the Open Handset Alliance led by Google. It was first released in November 2007 and has grown significantly since then. The document outlines the history and key versions of Android, from 1.0 to 4.0, describing the new features and capabilities introduced in each version. It also discusses the Open Handset Alliance founding companies and how Android offers an open platform for developers to create applications.
3. INTRODUCTION
Android
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The first complete, open and free mobile
platform
Release in November 2007
An Open Handset Alliance Project.
Open Handset Alliance
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Group of more that 30 technology and mobile
companies developing Android in 5th nov
2007,which include:
5. WHAT IS ANDROID?
Android is an linux based
Operating system and platform for
Mobile devices
We can write different apps to run on mobile phones
Android is Lightweight and full featured
There are more than 4,00,000 Applications in android
markets
9. ANDROID 1.0
The Android 1.0 was
launched in 23 September
2008
Web browser to show, zoom
and full HTML and XHTML
WebPages, multiple pages
show as windows
Android Market app
downloads and updates
Multitasking, Instant
Messaging, Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth
10. ANDROID 1.5(CUPCAKE)
The Cupcake was
launched in 30 April 2009
Based on Linux Kernel
2.6.27
Faster Camera start up
and image capture
Onscreen Soft Keyboard
Directly uploads videos to
Youtube
11. ANDROID 1.6(DONUT)
The Donut was launched in
15 September 2009
Based on Linux Kernel
2.6.29 - Quick Search box
and Voice Search
Integrated camera,
camcorder and gallary,
toggle between still and
video capture modes
Battery usage indicator
Multilingual text-to-speech
function
12. ANDROID 2.0(ECLAIR)
The Éclair was launched
in 26 October 2009
Multiple Accounts for
email
Bluetooth 2.1 Support
New browser Userinterface and support for
HTML5
New calendar features
13. ANDROID 2.2(FROYO)
Based on Linux Kernel
2.6.32
The Froyo was launched in
20 May,2010
New tips widget for home
screen
Improve exchange support
Multiple keyboard language
Adobe Flash 10.1
14. TWILIGHT
NETWORK SIGNAL BOOSTER PRO
OFFICE MOBILE FOR OFFICE 365
HOMESTYLER
KROME
FLOATING TOUCH
TASKBAR WINDOWS 8 STYLE
CALL HEADS
INTERNET SPEED MASTER
CHROMECAST
16. • Users can now view
& edit documents
while on go
• Lets you snap a
picture of your room
& start designing it
to your satisfaction
17. • It allows you to
sync android
notification with
chrome on your pc
• Quick access to
setting option on
your device
18. • To replicate the
windows look on
their device
• Incoming call
without taking over
your full screen
with the notification
19. • Your TCP/IP
setting for greater
performance
• It is the hottest way
to stream media
from your device to
any HDTV.
20. CONCLUSION
Android is open to all: industry, developers
and users
Participating in many of the successful open
source projects
Google Android is stepping into the next
level of Mobile Internet