Android is an operating system that is used in smartphones and tablet PCs. Functions the same as in the Nokia Symbian operating system, IOS on Apple and the BlackBerry OS.
Android is not tied to just one brand of mobile phones, some of which already have well-known vendors such as Samsung Android, Sony Ericsson, HTC, Nexus, Motorola, andothers.
Android was first developed by a company called Android Inc.., And in 2005 theacquisition by Internet giant Google. Android is made on the basis of a modified Linuxkernel, and for each release its code-named by the name of the food dish.
The main advantage of Android is free and open source, which makes Androidsmartphones sold cheaper than the Blackberry or iPhone even though the features(hardware) has to offer Android better.
Some key features of Android include WiFi hotspot, Multi-touch, multitasking, GPS,accelerometers, support java, supports most networks (GSM / EDGE, iDEN, CDMA, EV-DO, UMTS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, WiMAX & LTE ) as well as basic capabilities mobile phones in general.Android version currently available.Eclair (2.0 / 2.1) Early version of Android that came into use by many smartphones, the main features of Eclair is the total change in the structure and appearance of the user interface and is the first version of Android that supports the HTML5 format.
Froyo / Frozen Yogurt (2.2)Android 2.2 was released with 20 new features, including the increase in speed, features Wi-Fi hotspot tethering and support for Adobe Flash.Gingerbread (2.3)The main changes in version 2.3 include UI updates, improved features soft keyboard and copy / paste, power management, and support Near Field Communication.Honeycomb (3.0, 3.1 and 3.2)Android version is aimed at the gadget / device with a large screen like a Tablet PC; Honeycomb new feature is support for multicore processors and graphics with hardware acceleration.Taking the first tablet is a tablet Honeycomb Motorola Xoom released in February 2011.
Google decided to temporarily close access to the source code Honeycomb, this is done to prevent cell phone companies to install Honeycomb on a smartphone.Due to the previous version of Android and more companies are using Android in tablet PC that cause bad user experience and impressive image of Android is not good.Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0)4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Anroid announced on May 10, 2011 in the event the Google I / O Developer Conference (San Francisco), and officially released on October 19, 2011 in Hong Kong. "Android Ice Cream Sandwich" will be used both in the smartphone or tablet. The main features added in 4.0 is the Face Unlock Android, Android Beam, major changes to User Interface, and the standard screen size (native screen) resolution of 720p (high definition).Android Market ShareIn 2012 about 630 million smartphones will be sold worldwide, which was estimated at 49.2% of them will use the Android OS.Data is currently owned by Google noted that 500,000 Android mobile phones switched on every day around the world and its value will increase 4.4% / week.| Platform | API Level | Distribution |
| Android 3.x (Honeycomb) | 11 | 0,9% |
| Android 2.3.x (Gingerbread) | 9-10 | 18,6% |
| Android 2.2 (Froyo) | 8 | 59,4% |
| Android 2.1 (Eclair) | 5-7 | 17,5% |
| Android 1.6 (Donut) | 4 | 2,2% |
| Android 1.5 (Cupcake) | 3 | 1,4% |
Android version of the distribution of data circulating in the world until June 2011Android version of the distribution of data circulating in the world until June 2011Android ApplicationsAndroid has a large developer base for application development, which make Android function becomes more widespread and diverse. Android Market is where the Android app downloaded either free or paid which is managed by Google.
Although not recommended, performance and features of Android can be further enhanced by Android Root. Features such as Wireless Tethering, Tethering Wired, uninstall the crapware, overclock the processor, and install custom flash ROM can be used on Android already diroot.
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