“MOBILE COMPUTING AND APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT ”

Content

• What is Android
• History
• Key points of android
• versions of the Android
• Advantages
• disadvantages:
• FEATURES
 What is Android
• Android is a mobile operating system
developed by Google. It is based on the Linux
kernel and is designed primarily for
touchscreen mobile devices such as
smartphones and tablets. Android has a user
interface based on direct manipulation,
utilizing touch gestures that correspond to
real-world actions, such as swiping, tapping,
pinching, and reverse pinching to manipulate
on-screen objects
 History

• Android was founded by Andy Rubin, Rich

Miner, Nick Sears, and Chris White in October
2003. Google acquired Android Inc. in 2005.
The first commercial version, Android 1.0, was
released in September 2008.
 Key points of android
• Development: Android applications are primarily developed in Java or Kotlin using
the Android Software Development Kit (SDK). Developers can use Android Studio,
the official integrated development environment (IDE), to write, debug, and test
their applications.
• App Distribution: Android applications are distributed through the Google Play
Store, which is the official app store for Android devices. Developers can also
distribute apps through third-party app stores or directly through their websites.
• Customization: One of Android's key features is its high level of customization.
Users can customize their device's home screen, install custom launchers, widgets,
and themes, and even replace system components such as keyboards and
browsers.
• Open Source: Android is an open-source platform, which means its source code is
freely available for modification and distribution by developers. This openness has
led to a vibrant community of developers contributing to the platform's
development and customization.
• Ecosystem: Android has a vast ecosystem of apps and services, ranging from
productivity tools and social media apps to games and entertainment services.
Google Play Store offers millions of apps, making Android a versatile platform for
both personal and professional use.
 versions of the Android
• Android 1.0 (no codename): September 2008
• Android 1.1 (Petit Four): February 2009
• Android 1.5 (Cupcake): April 2009
• Android 1.6 (Donut): September 2009
• Android 2.0/2.1 (Eclair): October 2009
• Android 2.2 (Froyo): May 2010
• Android 2.3 (Gingerbread): December 2010
• Android 3.0/3.1/3.2 (Honeycomb): February 2011
• Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich): October 2011
• Android 4.1/4.2/4.3 (Jelly Bean): July 2012
• Android 4.4 (KitKat): October 2013
• Android 5.0/5.1 (Lollipop): November 2014
• Android 6.0 (Marshmallow): October 2015
• Android 7.0/7.1 (Nougat): August 2016
• Android 8.0/8.1 (Oreo): August 2017
• Android 9 (Pie): August 2018
• Android 10: September 2019
• Android 11: September 2020
• Android 12: October 2021
adavantages
• Open Source:
• Customization
• Hardware Diversity:
• Integration with Google Services
• Regular Updates
• Developer-Friendly
• Community Support
• Innovation
disadvantages:
• Privacy Issues:
• Bloatware and Pre-installed Apps:
• Delayed Software Updates
• Performance Variability:
• Inconsistent User Experience
features
• Customizable User Interface:
• Multitasking
• Notifications:
• Google Assistant:
• Google Play Store
• Security Features
• Wireless Connectivity
• Camera and Multimedia:.
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