Android History

What is Android ?

Android is an open source and Linux-based Operating System for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers. It is developed by Google and later the OHA (Open Handset Alliance). Android is mainly using Java Language write the android code.

The code(Version) names of android ranges from A to N currently, such as Aestro, Blender, Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwitch, Jelly Bean, KitKat, Lollipop Marshmallow and Nought.007, Google announces the development of android OS.

And 2008, HTC launched the first android mobile.

Features Of Android

It is open-source.

Anyone can customize the Android Platform.

There are a lot of mobile applications that can be chosen by the consumer.

It provides many interesting features like weather details, opening screen, live RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds etc.

Provides Support in android.

Connectivity

Messaging

Storage

Media support

Web browser

Multi-touch

Multi-tasking

Multi-Language

Video calling

Screen Capture

External Storage

Categories of Android applications

Entertainment

Communication

Tools

Personalization

Productivity

Music and Audio

Media and Video

Social

Travel and Local