Android in the beginning was a small company based in Palo Alto, California. Company called Android, Inc was later purchased by Google in the year 2005. Some people who go there never worked at Google, such as Andy Rubin, founder of Danger (enterprise software), then there is co-founder Rich Miner Wilfire Communications, Chris White engineers at WebTV, Nick Sears and former VP at T-Mobile.
Android is an operating system for mobile phones based on Linux. So far Android includes an operating system for fast updating their software. Usually android update on bug fixes and the addition of new features.
Did you know, Google made Android-like sequence of the Alphabet. The Following stages of the launch of the Android operating system created by Google :
Android version 1.1 On March 9, 2009, Google released the Android version 1.1. Android version is equipped with an aesthetic update to the application, alarm clock, voice search (voice search), sending messages to Gmail, and email notifications.
Android Version 1.5 (Cupcake) In mid-May 2009, Google released a mobile phone using Android and the SDK (Software Development Kit) with version 1.5 (Cupcake). There are Several updates Including the Addition of Several features in this mobile version of the ability to record and watch videos with the camera mode, upload to Youtube videos and pictures to Picasa directly from the phone, A2DP Bluetooth support, the ability to automatically connect to a Bluetooth headset, animated scenes, and on-screen keyboard That can be adapted to the system.
Android version 1.6 (Donut) Donut (version 1.6) was released in September by displaying the search process better than ever, the use of a battery indicator and control applet VPN. Another feature is the gallery That allows users to select images to be deleted; cameras, camcorders and interface the gallery; CDMA / EVDO, 802.1x, VPN, Gestures, and Text-to-speech engine; ability to dial a contact; technological change text to speech (not available on all phones; procurement VWGA resolution.
Android Version 2.0/2.1 (Eclair) On December 3, 2009 re-launched Android phones with version 2.0/2.1 (Eclair), changes were made to the hardware optimization, improved Google Maps 3.1.2, UI changes with a new browser and HTML5 support, a contact list The new, flash support for 3.2 MP camera, digital zoom, and Bluetooth 2.1.
Android Version 2.2 (Froyo: Frozen Yogurt) On May 20, 2010, the Android version 2.2 (Froyo) was launched. General changes to previous versions include support for Adobe Flash 10.1, speed performance and application of 2 to 5 times faster, integration V8 JavaScript engine used by Google Chrome to speed up the rendering capabilities of the browser, the installation of applications in the SD Card, portable WiFi hotspot capabilities, and the ability to auto update in the Android Market application. Android version 2.3 (Gingerbread) On December 6, 2010,
Android version 2.3 (Gingerbread) was launched. General changes obtained from the Android version include Increased ability of the game (gaming), improved copy paste function, the display interface (User Interface) redesigned, support for video formats VP8 and WebM, new audio effects (reverb, equalization, headphone virtualization, and bass boost), support the ability of Near Field Communication (NFC), and the support amount is more than one camera.
Android version 3.0 (Honeycomb) Android Honeycomb designed specifically for the tablet. Android version supports larger screen sizes. User Interface on Honeycomb is also different Because it was designed for the tablet. Honeycomb also supports multiple processors and hardware acceleration (hardware) for graphics. The first tablet is made by running the Motorola Xoom Honeycomb..
Android version 4.0 (ICS: Ice Cream Sandwich) was Announced on October 19, 2011, Honeycomb to bring smartphone features and adding new features Including unlocks with face recognition, data network usage monitoring and control, integrated social networking contacts, photographic enhancements, search email offline, and share information using NFC.
Android version 5.0 (Jelly Bean) The plan will be released this year 2012. According to a report in circulation, there are a number of advantages Offered by Android 5.0 as follows:A. Full chrome browser,Features That offer surf in cyberspace with a tablet computer or smartphone to surf properly with the chrome on a PC or a computer for the Jelly Bean Android Chrome Browser has been enhanced to service in accordance with PC / Computer using the Smartphone must have been adapted to Android Smartphone your screen.2. Dual boot,Tremendous advantage with the dual boot feature That allows us to use two operating systems on one computer device.3. Better File Manager,In the previous version of the Android file manager or managers have the the which the data can be downloaded on Android Market on Android 5.0 Jelly Bean is facilitated by the availability of direct user when using the Android file manager without having to Jelly Bean download and install third-party file manager in the Android market. Also full support for many games in it.4. Virtual keyboard, virtual keyboard features There are better and have been updated. Virtual keyboard facilitates the writing process by Replacing the character and hurud (QWERTY) to numbers and symbols by pressing the button a little bit longer until a change of the virtual keyboard.5. The operating system is lighter,Reportedly Jelly Bean Android operating system will be lighter with the performance in accessing the application on Smartphone / faster computer. 6. Battery-saving, useful feature where the problem is common in almost every Smartphone is wasteful batteries. To be more economical and efficient battery-powered Android Jelly bean implanting a battery-saving special application / battery saver That bult-in directly without having to download in the Android market. But, let's wait for the proof.
