Android version history
The android version history began on November 5, 2007 with the arrival of the Android beta.
With the release of first version, November 5 date is celebrated as Android’s birthday.
Irina Blok designed the current LOGO for the Android.
The first commercial version of android was released on September 23, 2008 which was
Android 1.0, from that point forward, there have been various updates to its base working framework.
Versions 1.0 and 1.1 were not given any specific code names, although version 1.1 was unofficially
known as Petit Four.
Android 1.0, from that point forward, there have been various updates to its base working framework.
Versions 1.0 and 1.1 were not given any specific code names, although version 1.1 was unofficially
known as Petit Four.
Let's understand the android history in a sequence.
- Initially, Andy Rubin founded Android Inc. in October 2003 in Palo Alto, California, USA.
2) Google acquired android Incorporation on 17th August 2005.
3) The main key pillars of Android Incorporation are Andy Rubin, Affluent Miner, Chris White and Nick
Sears.
Sears.
4) Pristinely intended for camera but shifted to perspicacious phones later because of low market for
camera only.
camera only.
5) Andy Rubin was given the nickname of Android by his associates in view of his affection to robots.
6) In 2007, Google proclaims the development of android OS.
7) In 2008, HTC launched the first android mobile.
What is Android
Prior to learning all subjects of android, it is required to know what is android.
Android is a linux and software based working framework used in mobile devices
such as Smartphones,tablets and PCs. It is created by Google and later the OHA
(Open Handset Alliance).Java language is for the most part used to compose the android code despite the fact that different languages can be utilized.
Android operating system is open source and android applications are coded in java programming language.
Nowadays many android applications are available in Play Stores like applications for games, audio & video
calling apps, picture storage, online sale & shopping apps and many more.
such as Smartphones,tablets and PCs. It is created by Google and later the OHA
(Open Handset Alliance).Java language is for the most part used to compose the android code despite the fact that different languages can be utilized.
Android operating system is open source and android applications are coded in java programming language.
Nowadays many android applications are available in Play Stores like applications for games, audio & video
calling apps, picture storage, online sale & shopping apps and many more.
What is Open Handset Alliance (OHA)
It's an association of 84 companies such as google, Intel, synaptics, Ebay, AKM, Garmin, KDDI, Teleca,
samsung,etc.
samsung,etc.
on 5th November, 2007, It was established and led by Google,
Features of Android
In the wake of realizing what is android, how about we see the features of android. The essential features
of android are given underneath
of android are given underneath
1) It is an open source platform i.e Anyone can customize the Android platform.
2) There are many mobile applications that can be selected by the consumer.
3) It provides many interesting features such as weather details, opening screen, live RSS
(really simple syndication) feeds, etc.
2) There are many mobile applications that can be selected by the consumer.
3) It provides many interesting features such as weather details, opening screen, live RSS
(really simple syndication) feeds, etc.
Categories of Android applications
There are numerous android applications in the market. The best classes are:
- Media and Video,
- Communication,
- Tools,
- Social,
- Music and Audio,
- Travel and Local,
- Entertainment etc.