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Android Introduction

Android is a stack of software for mobile devices which has Operating System, middleware and some key applications. The application executes within its own process and its own instance of Dalvik Virtual Machine. Many Virtual Machines run efficiently by a DVM device. DVM executes Java language byte code which later transforms into .dex format files.

Android gives you a world-class platform for creating apps and games for Android users everywhere, as well as an open marketplace for distributing to them instantly.

With a user interface based on direct manipulation, Android is designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers, with specialized user interfaces for televisions (Android TV), cars (Android Auto), and wrist watches (Android Wear).

Key components of Android Architecture

Mainly Android Architecture have 4 key components:

•  Linux Kernel
•  Libraries
•  Android Framework
•  Android Applications
  
  
  

Advantage of Android

• Multitasking – Yups, Android phones can run many applications, you can quickly and seamlessly switch between apps and pick up whatever you were doing. Juggling multiple tasks at once on a mobile device has never been easier.It have simple and powerful SDK.

• Ease of Notification – Any SMS, Email, or even the latest articles from an RSS Reader, there will always be a notification on the Home Screen Android phone, do not miss the LED indicator is blinking, so you will not miss a single SMS, Email or even Misscall .

• Easy access to thousands of applications via the Google Android Android App Market – When you love to install applications or games, through Google’s Android App Market, Again can download applications for free. There are many thousands of applications and games that are ready for download on Android phones.

• Phone options are diverse– Talk Android phone, it will feel ‘different’ than the IOS, if the IOS is limited to the iPhone from Apple, then Android is available on mobile phones from various manufacturers, from Sony Ericsson, Motorola, HTC to Samsung. And each handset manufacturer also presents an Android phone in the style of each, such as Motorola with its Motoblur, Sony Ericsson with its Timescape. So You can freely choose the Android phone in accordance with the ‘brand’ favorite.

• Supporting platforms are – Linux, Mac Os, Windows.

• Google Maniac – If you are a loyal user of Google services ranging from Gmail to Google Reader Android phone has integrated with Google services, so you can quickly check e-mail from Gmail. 

Disadvantages of Android 

Most Android phones require a simultaneous Internet connection alias continuously active, that means must be prepared to subscribe Again GPRS packet that suits your needs.

History Of Android

Initially Android was developed for Televisions, game consoles and Digital Cameras and also in electronics. - See more at: http://www.atoztricks.com/2014/02/android-versions-from-cupcake-to-lollipop.html#sthash.EfnYvtRE.dpuf

Initially Android was developed for Televisions, game consoles and Digital Cameras and also in electronics. - See more at: http://www.atoztricks.com/2014/02/android-versions-from-cupcake-to-lollipop.html#sthash.EfnYvtRE.dpuf

Initially Android was developed for Televisions, game consoles and Digital Cameras and also in electronics.

Later Android apps were shifted to Mobiles.

After 2 years Google Bought the Android in 2005.

Again after 2 years i.e., in 2007 Google officially announced the development of Android OS.

Android is an Open Source and releases the code under the Apache License.

The features are going to be added from one Version to another Version.

- See more at: http://www.atoztricks.com/2014/02/android-versions-from-cupcake-to-lollipop.html#sthash.EfnYvtRE.dpuf

Initially Android was developed for Televisions, game consoles and Digital Cameras and also in electronics.

Later Android apps were shifted to Mobiles.

After 2 years Google Bought the Android in 2005.

Again after 2 years i.e., in 2007 Google officially announced the development of Android OS.

Android is an Open Source and releases the code under the Apache License.

The features are going to be added from one Version to another Version.

- See more at: http://www.atoztricks.com/2014/02/android-versions-from-cupcake-to-lollipop.html#sthash.EfnYvtRE.dpuf

Initially Android was developed for Televisions, game consoles and Digital Cameras and also in electronics.

Later Android apps were shifted to Mobiles.

After 2 years Google Bought the Android in 2005.

Again after 2 years i.e., in 2007 Google officially announced the development of Android OS.

Android is an Open Source and releases the code under the Apache License.

The features are going to be added from one Version to another Version.

- See more at: http://www.atoztricks.com/2014/02/android-versions-from-cupcake-to-lollipop.html#sthash.EfnYvtRE.dpuf

• Initially Android was developed for Televisions, game consoles and Digital Cameras and also in electronics.

• Later Android apps were shifted to Mobiles.

• After 2 years Google Bought the Android in 2005

• Again after 2 years i.e., in 2007 Google officially announced the development of Android OS.

• Android is an Open Source and releases the code under the Apache License.

• The features are going to be added from one Version to another Version. 

 

List of Android versions from Android Alpha to lollipop - See more at: http://www.atoztricks.com/2014/02/android-versions-from-cupcake-to-lollipop.html#sthash.EfnYvtRE.dpuf

List of Android versions from Android Alpha to lollipop - See more at: http://www.atoztricks.com/2014/02/android-versions-from-cupcake-to-lollipop.html#sthash.EfnYvtRE.dpuf

List of Android versions from Android Alpha to lollipop

Android  1.0                        A lpha
Android 1.1                         B eta
Actually API(Application level programming interface) starts from Android 1.5 i.e., from cupcake to lollipop. 

Android 1.5                         C upCake
Android 1.6                         D onut
Android 2.0/2.1                   E clair
Android 2.2                         F royo
Android 2.3                         G inger Bread
Android 3.0/3.1/3.2             H oneycomb
Android 4.0    `                    I ce Cream Sandwich
Android 4.1                         J elly Bean
Android 4.4                         K it Kat
Android 5.0                         L ollipop
Android 6.0                         M arshmallow

                                         (Not released just announced which is not confirmed)