What is Android ?
Android is an open source and linux base operating system used for mobile application development.
It is not limited to mobile only.
It is currently used in various devices such as mobiles, tablets, televisions , watches, glasses, set-top boxes etc.
It’s base on java language.
Founder of Android ?
Andy Rubin founded Android Incorporation in Palo Alto, California, United States in October, 2003.
In 17th August 2005, Google purchase android.
In 2007, Google announced the development of Android Operating System.
Finally In 2008, HTC company launched the first android mobile (smart phone).
Android was originally developed for camera but shifted to smart phones because of low market for camera.
Why we use Android ?
Open Source (and free)
Low Cost of Development
Higher Success Ratio
Features of Android ?
Beautiful User Interface
Connectivity (Like Wifi, Bluetooth)
Storage (Like SQLite, Internal Storage, Exernal Storage, SharedPreference)
Media support (MP4, MP3 etc...)
Messaging (MMS, SMS)
Web browser
Multi-tasking
Multi-Language
List of Android Versions
Aestro,
Blender,
Cupcake,
Donut,
Eclair,
Froyo,
Gingerbread,
Honeycomb,
Ice Cream Sandwitch,
Jelly Bean,
KitKat,
Lollipop and Marshmallow
Naugot and
Oreo
