Android

What is Android ? A software platform and operating system for

mobile devices.

Based on the Linux kernel.

Developed by Google and later the Open Handset Alliance. (OHA)

Allows writing managed code in the Java language.

Possibility to write applications in other languages and compiling it to ARM native code. (support of Google? No)

Unveiling of the Android platform was announced on 5 November 2007 with the founding of OHA.

History : Android, Inc. was founded in Palo Alto, California,

United States in October, 2003.

Google acquired Android Inc. in August, 2005, making Android Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Google Inc.

At Google, the team led by Rubin developed a mobile device platform powered by the Linux kernel.

Google marketed the platform to handset makers and carriers on the premise of providing a flexible, upgradable system.

Versions : 2.0/2.1 (Eclair), which

revamped the user interface and introduced HTML5 and Exchange ActiveSync 2.5 support.

2.2 (Froyo), which introduced speed improvements with JIT optimization and the Chrome V8 JavaScript engine, and added Wi-Fi hotspot tethering and Adobe Flash support.

Versions : 2.3 (Gingerbread), which refined

the user interface, improved the soft keyboard and copy/paste features, and added support for Near Field Communication.

3.0 (Honeycomb), a tablet-oriented release which supports larger screen devices and introduces many new user interface features, and supports multicore processors and hardware acceleration for graphics. The Honeycomb SDK has been released and the first device featuring this version, the Motorola Xoom tablet, went on sale in February 2011.

Versions :The upcoming version of Android is: Ice Cream Sandwich, a combination of

Gingerbread and Honeycomb into a "cohesive whole," with a possible release in mid-2011.

Brands Using Android :

Samsung Devices :Galaxy Ace

SamsungSamsung Galaxy Tab :The Samsung Galaxy Tab™

brings you the media you want and keeps you connected with anyone, anytime. Compact and light, you can keep in touch with people and content through 3G connectivity, Wi-Fi® 802.11 b/g/n or Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 3.0. With a battery life of up to 13 hours* and a crisp TFT-LCD display, you’re free to communicate, update, and enjoy.

Motorola

Devices:Motorola Milestone

Motorola DROID xIt turns your hand into a

larger-than-life 4.3" screen with an 8MP camera, HD video, HDMI output, and a hi-res screen that’s high-octane fuel for your eyes. It runs at a web-busting speed that plants churning pistons where your legs used to be. It’s better, smarter, faster, stronger than you ever thought possible. It’s the next generation of DOES.

Sony Ericsson

Devices : Xperia Play

Sony Ericsson: Sony Xperia X10

The new Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 is a flagship mobile from Sony Ericsson running the Android OS and featuring 32GB internal memory,1GHz Snapdragon processor,4.0-inch capacitive touch screen, and Rachael User Interface.

Acer

Devices : Acer Tab

Acer: Acer-Iconia-SmartAcer mobile unveiled their new

tablet cum Smartphone ACER ICONIA SMART. There was little confusion that Iconia will 100% Tablet or 100%Smartphone as Acer announced about it previously. But now after viewing its specs no one can put hands against Acer Iconia. Acer Iconia Smart engaged with 1GHz Scorpion processor which is much faster than anyone else. You can enjoy superb multimedia features like 8MP camera, 3G, GPS and many more.

HTC

Devices : HTC Hero

HTCHTC EVO 4G This phone is the

latest phone based on Android released by HTC. It has many features like it has a stand at the back, 4.3 inch large screen size, Two cameras, “Leap” to multitask and 4G .

DELL

Devices : Dell Streak

LG

Devices : LG Optimus

And Many More …..

What are Apps ?Android Mobile

applications are the widgets that run on the android OS.

Applications are designed for the hand held devices such as PDA’s etc.

Mobile Applications can be sometimes pre installed on phone by the manufacturer or can be later on downloaded from the ANDROID APP MARKET.

Android market : Android Market is the online

software store created by GOOGLE for ANDROID applications where you can upload the applications developed by you.

Android market has MILLIONS of applications designed and developed by various developers.

Market is the place where the user can download the applications from.

Android applications on the market can be paid or free.

Some Applications :Shazam:If you want to impress your

friends with a mobile app, show them Shazam. Ever hear a song being played at a store or on the radio and ask yourself, “Oh, what song is that?” That’s where Shazam comes in. Just hit the button and let it listen for 15 seconds, query its database, and then return the name of artist and the song. It has about an 90% success rate.

Google GogglesThis is a fun app that is a

little but ahead of its time. It does visual searches. You can take pictures of things and then the app tries to tell you what they are. It’s limited in its scope but it is pretty cool, and it’s definitely a peek into the future. One of the coolest features is the ability to take pictures of text in a foreign language and let that app translate for you. In a foreign country, this can help you read street signs and avoid going into the wrong bathroom.

Four SquareFoursquare helps you explore

the world around you. Keep up with friends, get insider tips, and unlock discounts and rewards. While on the go, you can easily tell friends where you are, share pictures, get their comments ("I'm right around the corner, I'll stop by to say hello"), and get insider tips ("order the Lobster Ravioli; it's the best dish by far."). Tons of places offer discounts and freebies to foursquare users, and you earn points and badges for doing the things you love.

Have fun exploring!

LayarSee the World! Layar is a

mobile app for discovering information about the world around you. Using Augmented Reality (AR) technology, Layar displays digital information called “layers” into your Smartphone's field of vision.

Share your augmented experiences with your friends and followers on Facebook and Twitter. Connect your Layar account to any featured social network and share your favorite layers, spots and screenshots.

Angry BirdsUse the unique powers of

the Angry Birds to destroy the greedy pigs’ fortresses! The survival of the Angry Birds is at stake. Dish out revenge on the greedy pigs who stole their eggs. Use the unique powers of each bird to destroy the pigs’ fortresses. Angry Birds features challenging physics-based game play and hours of replay value. Each of the 240 levels requires logic, skill, and force to solve.

LogMeIn IgnitionAccess your computer from

your Android, and never leave anything behind. If it’s on your computer, it’s in the palm of your hand. Directly control your Mac or PC, all your programs and all your files – like that important presentation for your boss or that application that only exists on your work computer – with a simple click.

LogMeIn Ignition for Android lets you remotely access one or more computers anywhere, anytime. So you never have to worry about leaving anything behind.

Star ChartAn awesome astronomy

app, Star Chart locates Stars and Planets and constellations in the Sky by pointing your device towards it. It calculates – in real time – the current location of every star and planet visible from Earth and shows you precisely where they are in an augmented reality view.

Photos AroundPhotos Around displays

popular photos from Panoramio near your current location in an AR view. Point your camera towards a location and see different photos floating around you taken by other people. Tap on the photo for details. Tap again to open its web page.

Flight TrackGet real-time flight status

and map tracking for airline flights worldwide. The best flight tracking app out there! Track flights with beautiful, zoomable maps or get real-time departure info, delays and gate numbers at a glance. Full international coverage means you can track all your flights worldwide. We’ll even update you on cancellations and help you find an alternate flight.

Technology Driven Entrepreneurship :

Android

StartUpsFreeLancersBig IT firmsTechnology En-thusiasts

Android is Growing :

Development Requirement :JAVA

Eclipse IDE

Android SDK

Android Emulator:

Bruce Scharlau, University of Aberdeen, 2010

Structure :Views such as lists, grids, text boxes, buttons, and even an embeddable web browserContent Providers that enable applications to access data from other applications (such as Contacts), or to share their own data

A Resource Manager, providing access to non-code resources such as localized strings, graphics, and layout files

A Notification Manager that enables all apps to display custom alerts in the status bar

An Activity Manager that manages the life cycle of applications and provides a common navigation backstack

File Structure :

code

images

files

UI layouts

constants

Autogenerated resource list

Building Blocks of Android :

Other applications

Has life-cycle

screen

App to handle content

Background appLike music player

Views

manifest

Activity

Intents

Service

Notifications

ContentProviders

User Interface :

Android follows LINUX guidelines:

Each application runs in its own process

Process permissions are enforced at user and group IDs assigned to processes

Finer grained permissions are then granted (revoked) per operations

Source of Information :The sdk comes with the API

references, sample applications and lots of docs

Website http://developers.android.com/ has lots of useful examples, details etc.

We can also refer http://www.anddev.org

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