Presented by:

D.Snehitha , 4th cse

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Contents

1. Introduction 2. Platform 3.Version History 4. Software development 5. Overall evaluation

Introduction
What is Android?
A software platform and operating system for mobile devices

It is used for mobile devices such as smart phones and tablet computers.
Based on the Linux kernel Developed by Google and later the Open Handset Alliance (OHA) Possibility to write applications in other languages and compiling it to ARM native code Unveiling of the Android platform was announced on 5 November 2007 with the founding of OHA

Open Handset Alliance (OHA)

It's a consortium of several companies

2. Platform (1)
2.1 Hardware
Android is not a single piece of hardware; it's a complete, end-to-end software platform that can be adapted to work on any number of hardware configurations.

2.2 Operating System(s)

Android uses Linux for its device drivers, memory management, process management, and networking. The next level up contains the Android native libraries. They are all written in C/C++ internally, but youll be calling them through Java interfaces.

2. Platform (3)
2.3 Network Connectivity
It supports wireless communications using:

GSM mobile-phone technology 3G Edge 802.11 Wi-Fi networks

2. Platform (4)
2.4 Security
Android is a multi-process system, in which each application (and parts of the system) runs in its own process. Most security between applications and the system is enforced at the process level through standard Linux facilities, such as user and group IDs that are assigned to application

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2.6 Future possibilities
Google Android Sales to Overtake iPhone in 2012 The OHA is committed to make their vision a reality: to deploy the Android platform for every mobile operator, handset manufacturers and developers to build innovative devices Intel doesnt want to lose ownership of the netbook market, so they need to prepare for anything, including Android More Android devices are coming and some will push the envelope even further

Android version history

Android has seen a number of updates since its original release. Generally, each new version of the Android operating system is developed under a code name based on a dessert item. Below is a list of the most recent versions, and what they include: 2.0 (Eclair) included a new web browser, with a new user interface . It also included an enhanced camera app with features like digital zoom, flash, color effects, and more 2.1 (Eclair) included support for voice controls throughout the entire OS. It also included a new launcher, with 5 home screens instead of 3. It also included a new weather applications Phonebook applications. 2.2 (Froyo) introduced speed improvements with JIT optimization and the Chrome V8 JavaScript engine, and added Wi-Fi hotspot tethering and Adobe Flash support 2.3 (Gingerbread) refined the user interface, improved the soft keyboard and copy/paste features, and added support for Near Field Communication

Android version history

3.0 (Honeycomb) was a tablet-oriented release which supports larger screen devices .The Honeycomb SDK has been released and the first device featuring this version, the motorola Xoom tablet, went on sale in February 2011 3.1 (Honeycomb) was announced at the 2011 Google I/O on 10 May 2011. To allow honeycomb devices to directly transfer content from USB devices 3.2 (Honeycomb) is "an incremental release that adds several new capatibilities for users and developers". Future releases that have been announced include:4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) is said to be a combination of Gingerbread and Honeycomb into a "cohesive whole".It will be released in October or November 2011.

3. Software development
Development requirements
Java Android sdk

Eclipse IDE (optional)

Programming Language(s)
Java officially supported C/C++ also possible but not supported

4. Overall evaluation (1)

4.1 Advantages
Some of the advantages include: The ability for anyone to customize the Google Android platform It is a open platform The consumer will benefit from having a wide range of mobile applications .

Features like weather details, opening screen and even the icons on the opening screen will be able to be customized
As a result of many mobile phones carrying Google Android, companies will come up with such innovative products like the location In addition the entertainment functionalities will be taken a notch higher by Google Android being able to offer online real time multiplayer games

4. Overall evaluation (2)

4.2 Limitations
Bluetooth limitations o Android doesn't support: Bluetooth stereo Contacts exchange Modem pairing Wireless keyboards But it'll work with Bluetooth headsets, but that's about it

4. Overall evaluation (3)

4.3 Conclusion
We can only hope that the next versions of Android have overcome the actual limitations and that the future possibilities became a reality

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