OS (operating system) Android is an operating system for mobile Linux berbasix. For more details about Android, the following is a brief excerpt from Wikipedia.
Android is an operating system for mobile phones based on Linux. Android provides an open platform to developers for creating their own applications for use by a variety of mobile devices. Initially, Google Inc. buy Android Inc., newcomers who make software for mobile phones. Then to develop Android, formed the Open Handset Alliance, a consortium of 34 companies for hardware, software, and telecommunications, including Google, HTC, Intel, Motorola, Qualcomm, T-Mobile, and Nvidia.
Yes, initially developed by Android Inc. Android., Which was later acquired by the giant Google. Looks like Google is really like to buy shares of other companies. Back to the topic ... the android system in the early days of entry in Indonesia is also not too attracted attention because of its operating system requires a connection / internet network that is strong enough. But now, along with improving the performance of mobile operators in the country, then began the invasion of the products android based mobile in Indonesia.
For information anyway, Android OS is open source or free applications free to use aliases. Mobile vendors who do not yet have specific operating system is certainly pleased with this condition. In addition, because of its open source causing gadgets that use the Android OS has a cheaper price. Compare it android mobile gadgets with the gadget's iPhone and Blackberry.
Version of the Android OS
Android OS has several versions since its inception on March 9, 2009. In order, here are versions of Android from the beginning to the present:
Android version 1.1 - March 2009
Android 1.5 (Cupcake Android) - May 2009
Android version 1.6 (Donut Android) - September 2009
2.0/2.1 version of Android (Android Eclair) - December 2009
Android version 2.2 (Android Froyo: Frozen Yogurt) - May 2010
Android version 2.3 (Android Gingerbread) - December 2010
Android version 3.0 (Android Honeyc0mb) - 2011
Android version that is still outstanding
~ Android Eclair (version 2.0/2.1)
In the 2.0/2.1 version of this, many vendors of products from a glance at Android gadgets. Some versions of this upgrade from previous versions include hardware optimization, improved Google Maps 3.1.2, UI changes with a new browser and support for HTML5, the new list of contacts, support for 3.2 MP camera flash, digital zoom, and Bluetooth 2.1.
~ Android Froyo (version 2.2)
While this is still very much a smartphone handsets that use Android Froyo. Even products that release mid-2011 was still using Froyo as the operating system. Froyo become popular because it is very suitable for use on today's smartphones. Many changes in this version, including the increase in speed, features Wi-Fi hotspot tethering and support for Adobe Flash.
~ Android Gingerbread (version 2.3)
Appears at the end of 2010, Gingerbread is more often used on Tablet PCs. FYI, Android Froyo could also be used to gadgets tablet type, but with minimal features and similar to other smartphones. Gingerbread comes with an increase in the 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 ability Near Field Communication (NFC), and the support amount is more than one camera.
With these improvements, Gingerbread is selling well be used to gadgets tablet or mobile products with a wide screen.
~ Android Honeycomb (version 3.0)
Now, if this latest version is designed specifically for the Tablet. Vendor gadget is being developed at this time may be their flagship products using the OS Honeycomb, so there are few who use Tablet PCs. Call it that has been leaked ahead like Motorola Xoom (Motorola) and the Eee Pad Transformer (ASUS).
In Indonesia alone, the first Tablet to come with Android Honeycomb is Iconia Tab A500 from Acer. Iconia specifically for this, read the previous posts Edutechnolife: Best Cheap Tablet Android Honeycomb.
Android OS advantage
In general, the Android-based mobile products are not too different from other gadgets. The most striking difference, of course at the interface or the display and the navigation system in it. But the gadget with the Android OS, Tablet particularly, has its own advantages for the user. Among others:
- Multitasks
With multitasks feature, users can run multiple applications at once such as in computers. User can do the task of typing while listening to the music's plus chat with friends.
- Brand gadgets are more diverse
Of course the choice more diverse. Blackberry and iPhone use their own proprietary OS. Other vendors such as Samsung, Motorola, HTC, Acer, Asus and many others are generally issued with a new product using Android.
- Open Source
As with many other popular open source applications, Android also has a strong developer community and convenience for the user to create their own applications and spread them on the official website of Android.
- Features Widget
with the freedom to make the widget on the homescreen, users can easily access the various folders and applications quickly and easily.
- Easy and fast integration into Google products
Finally, since Android is Google's om, then access to other Google products. Call it Google Docs, Gmail, Google Reader, Blogger, and many others.
In addition to numerous advantages above, Android is also facilitated with push (notification / alert realtime) and the word application / market as on the iPhone and Blackberry.
Those are some things that can make us know better the Android OS. Of course there are many other innovations that will emerge from Android. Worth waiting for OS how this young master of the world's mobile operating system ...
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