3. CONTENTS
Introduction
History
Features
Versions of android
Open Handset Alliance (OHA)
Comparison with other operating systems
Architecture
Android devices
Pros & Cons
Jobs Opportunity
Conclusion
4. INTRODUCTION
o Q. What is android?
o A software platform and operating system for mobile.
o Linux-based open source software stack.
o Powers more than one billion smartphones and tablets.
o Java programming language.
o One of the most widely used os.
5. HISTORY
Founded in 2003 and is based in Palo alto, California.
Developed by the Andy rubin, Rich miner, Nick sears &
Chris white.
Purchased by the google in august,2005.
Open platform for mobile devices on 2007
First Android smartphone In September 2008 .
Designed for touchscreen mobile device.
6. FEATURES
General
Web browser
Voice-based features
Multi-touch
Multitasking
Screen capture
Video calling
Multiple language support
8. VERSIONS OF ANDROID
Cupcake (Android 1.5)
Released on April 30, 2009.
Added auto-rotation option.
Copy and Paste feature added.
Increased speed and performance.
Donut (Android 1.6)
Released on September 15, 2009.
Voice search and Search box were added.
Faster OS boot times and fast web browsing experience.
Typing is quite slower.
9. Android 2.0 Éclair
o Released on October 26, 2009.
o Bluetooth 2.1 support.
o Improved typing speed on virtual keyboard, with smarter dictionary.
o No Adobe flash media support.
Android 2.2 Froyo
o Released on May 20, 2010.
o Support for Adobe Flash 10.1
o Improved Application launcher with better browser
o No internet calling.
10. Android 2.3 Gingerbread
o Released on December 6, 2010.
o Updated User Interface with high efficiency and speed.
o Internet calling.
o One touch word selection and copy/paste.
o New keyboard for faster word input.
o Don’t supports multi-core processors.
Android 3.0 Honeycomb
o Released on February 22, 2011.
o Support for multi-core processors
o Ability to encrypt all user data.
o This version of android is only available for tablets.
11. Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
o Released on November 14, 2011.
o Virtual button in the UI.
o A new typeface family for the UI.
o Ability to shut down apps.
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
o Released on June 27, 2012.
o Latest version of Android.
o Smoother user interface.
12. Android 4.4 KitKat
o October 31, 2013
o Just say “OK Google”.
o Faster multi-tasking.
o Smart & simple.
o Touchscreen improvements.
o Music and movie-seeking from lock screen.
Android 5.0 Lollipop
o Unveiled on June 25, 2014.
o New ways to control messages etc.
o A battery saver feature up to 90 mins.
o Keep your stuff safe and sound
o A faster, smoother and more powerful computing experience.
13. OPEN HANDSET ALLIANCE (OHA)
o The Open Handset Alliance (OHA) is a consortium of
84 firms.
o The OHA was established on 5 November 2007, led
by Google with 34 members.
o Allowed to use source code of Android and develop
applications.
19. LINUX KERNEL
o Android architecture is based on Linux kernel
o Works as HAL
o Security and process management
o Memory management
20. LIBRARIES
Set of native libraries written in c/c++
Interface through java
Surface manager – handling UI windows
2D & 3D graphics
SQLite-light weight data base
21. ANDROID RUN TIME
Core Libraries
o Providing most of the functionality available
o Core libraries of the Java language
APIs
o Data Structures
o Utilities
o File Access
o Network Access
o Graphics
26. Hardware
Pros:
Most Android models have a removable battery.
Almost all Android models accept an SD.
Some Android models have physical keyboards.
Cons:
Most Android models have smaller screens.
Not all models have physical keyboards.
Sometimes screen touch doesn't work .
PROS & CONS
27. Software
Pros:
o It's possible to run multiple applications at once.
o Android has excellent integration with Google Apps.
Cons:
o There is no automatic sync between your PC or Mac.
28. Applications
Pros:
o Simple to download and install non-market applications.
o There are 1.43+ million apps (as of January 2015).
Cons:
o Sometimes applications doesn't work and stop unexpectedly.
29. JOBS OPPORTUNITY
Mobile Development Engineer - Android
Android Engineer
Senior Software Engineer, Android
Sr. Android Developer
Sr. Android App Developer
Native Android Developer
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31. CONCLUSION & FUTURE SCOPE
Android is now stepping up in next level of
mobile internet.
There are chances of Android Mobile sales
becomes more then iPhone in next two years.
There are chances of Android may become the
widely used operating system in world.