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Android

It began as a slow process to bring a standardized design framework called Holo OS

into the Android app ecosystem. Android 4.0 made swiping an integral way to bypass
the operating system, with the revolutionary feel of the ability to swipe things
like notifications and current apps. [Sources: 3]

Distributed across the three most powerful Android versions in 2012 and 2013's
Jelly Bean, this version took the ICS fresh foundation and made significant
progress in tuning and building on it. It refined the visual concepts introduced at
Honeycomb and combined tablet and phone into a single unified vision. It added a
lot of balance and polish to the operating system, which went a long way toward
making Android inviting to the average user. [Sources: 3]

The publication removed much of Honeycombs holographic appearance but retained use
of blue as a system-wide highlight. In 2012, Google began decoupling certain
aspects of the operating system and its core applications so that they could be
updated within the operating system via Google Play Store. One was Google Play
Services, a closed-source system-level process that provides APIs for Google
services that can be installed on devices with Android 2.2 Froyo or higher.
[Sources: 0, 3]

While the basic Android operating system includes applications and open source
software, most Android devices ship with a significant amount of proprietary
software, such as Google Mobile Services which include applications such as the
Google Play Store, Google Search and Google Play Services, and a layer of software
that includes APIs for integration with services provided by Google. These
applications are licensed by Google to device manufacturers and only ship on
devices that meet Google's compatibility policies and other requirements. The good
news is that modern Android development tools have been specifically designed to
make it easy for you to build the next generation of Android-enabled devices that
connect and work together your phone, TV, car, watch, and tablet. [Sources: 0, 1]

Android phones and tablets are wonderful wearable devices that can do so much more
than snap selfies and post social media updates. With the right apps, you can turn
your Android device into a cinema, a graphical screen or a mobile workplace for
work and play. As an Android developer you'll have more reach than ever and you'll
be able to leverage your existing skills, tools and APIs to make your mobile apps
even bigger by building a single portable platform that can be used by people
around the world. [Sources: 1, 2]

The over 100 recommended apps are grouped into 13 categories including music,
productivity, security and utilities to make it easy to find the right one. With
new user security features such as permissions, Bluetooth and approximate location
enhancements, performance, accelerated job starts, animations, delightful
experiences, interactive widgets and extended scrolling, the first beta of Android
12 is one of the biggest design updates to date for the platform. You can read more
about Android 12 Beta 1 here, and you can start to prepare your apps for consumer
release in the coming years. [Sources: 1, 2]

What follows is a fast-paced tour of his version, illuminating the birth of the
platforms to the present day. Fitbit You know Fitbit and its popular fitness
tracker, but the apps that power these devices work by themselves. This app counts
steps and logs activities with your smartphone (provided you meet the minimum
hardware requirements) to help you achieve your daily goals. [Sources: 2, 3]

This adds up to an enormous and dedicated user base, and the built-in web version
allows users to bring their chats to the desktop. The app that powers these devices
is for you, and it's the smart choice of Fitbit users for those who want to be more
active. [Sources: 2]

##### Sources #####

[0]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_(operating_system)

[1]: https://android-developers.googleblog.com/

[2]: https://www.pcmag.com/picks/best-android-apps

[3]: https://www.computerworld.com/article/3235946/android-versions-a-living-
history-from-1-0-to-today.html

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Android

It began as a slow process to bring a standardized design framework called Holo OS

into the Android app ecosystem. Android 4.0 made swiping an integral way to bypass
the operating system, with the revolutionary feel of the ability to swipe things
like notifications and current apps.

Distributed across the three most powerful Android versions in 2012 and 2013's
Jelly Bean, this version took the ICS fresh foundation and made significant
progress in tuning and building on it. It refined the visual concepts introduced at
Honeycomb and combined tablet and phone into a single unified vision. It added a
lot of balance and polish to the operating system, which went a long way toward
making Android inviting to the average user.

The publication removed much of Honeycombs holographic appearance but retained use
of blue as a system-wide highlight. In 2012, Google began decoupling certain
aspects of the operating system and its core applications so that they could be
updated within the operating system via Google Play Store. One was Google Play
Services, a closed-source system-level process that provides APIs for Google
services that can be installed on devices with Android 2.2 Froyo or higher.

While the basic Android operating system includes applications and open source
software, most Android devices ship with a significant amount of proprietary
software, such as Google Mobile Services which include applications such as the
Google Play Store, Google Search and Google Play Services, and a layer of software
that includes APIs for integration with services provided by Google. These
applications are licensed by Google to device manufacturers and only ship on
devices that meet Google's compatibility policies and other requirements. The good
news is that modern Android development tools have been specifically designed to
make it easy for you to build the next generation of Android-enabled devices that
connect and work together your phone, TV, car, watch, and tablet.

Android phones and tablets are wonderful wearable devices that can do so much more
than snap selfies and post social media updates. With the right apps, you can turn
your Android device into a cinema, a graphical screen or a mobile workplace for
work and play. As an Android developer you'll have more reach than ever and you'll
be able to leverage your existing skills, tools and APIs to make your mobile apps
even bigger by building a single portable platform that can be used by people
around the world.

The over 100 recommended apps are grouped into 13 categories including music,
productivity, security and utilities to make it easy to find the right one. With
new user security features such as permissions, Bluetooth and approximate location
enhancements, performance, accelerated job starts, animations, delightful
experiences, interactive widgets and extended scrolling, the first beta of Android
12 is one of the biggest design updates to date for the platform. You can read more
about Android 12 Beta 1 here, and you can start to prepare your apps for consumer
release in the coming years.

What follows is a fast-paced tour of his version, illuminating the birth of the
platforms to the present day. Fitbit You know Fitbit and its popular fitness
tracker, but the apps that power these devices work by themselves. This app counts
steps and logs activities with your smartphone (provided you meet the minimum
hardware requirements) to help you achieve your daily goals.

This adds up to an enormous and dedicated user base, and the built-in web version
allows users to bring their chats to the desktop. The app that powers these devices
is for you, and it's the smart choice of Fitbit users for those who want to be more
active.