Android and android phones

Android and Android Phones

Introduction Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google. It is used

by several smartphones, such as the Motorola Droid, the Samsung Galaxy, and Google's own Nexus One.

The Android operating system (OS) is based on the open Linux kernel. Unlike the iPhone OS, Android is open source, meaning developers can modify and customize the OS for each phone. Therefore, different Android-based phones may have different graphical user interfaces GUIs even though they use the same OS.

Android phones typically come with several built-in applications and also support third-party programs. Developers can create programs for Android using the free Android SDK (Software Developer Kit). Android programs are written in Java and run through Google's "Davlik" virtual machine, which is optimized for mobile devices. Users can download Android "apps" from the online Android Market.

History The version history of the Android mobile operating system

began with the release of the Android beta in November 2007. The first commercial version, Android 1.0, was released in September 2008. Android is under ongoing development by Google and the Open Handset Alliance, and has seen a number of updates to its base operating system since its original release. These updates typically fix bugs and add new features. As of 2013, over 500 million active devices use the Android OS worldwide. The most recent major Android update was Jelly Bean 4.2, which was released on commercial devices in November 2012.

Android 4.2: A new flavor of Jelly Bean.

Android 4.2 takes the speed and simplicity of Jelly Bean to a different level – a completely new camera experience that’s beyond smart, a new form of typing that helps you power through your messages, and much more.

Android VersionsVersion Name: Jelly

BeanAndroid 4.2.2 Android 4.2.1

Android 4.2Android 4.1.2Android 4.1.1Android 4.1

Version Name: Ice Cream Sandwich

Android 4.0.4Android 4.0.3 Android 4.0.2Android 4.0.1Android 4.0

Android VersionsVersion Name: Honey

CombAndroid 3.2.6 Android 3.2.4 Android 3.2.2 Android 3.2.1 Android 3.2Android 3.1 Android 3.0

Version Name: Gingerbread

Android 3.0Android 2.3.6Android 2.3.6Android 2.3.4Android 2.3.3Android 2.3

Android Versions

Version Name: FroyoAndroid 2.2

Version Name: ÉclairAndroid 2.1

Android 2.0.1Android 2.0

Android Versions

Version Name: DonutAndroid 1.6

Version Name: Banana Bread

Android 1.1

Version Name: CupcakeAndroid 1.5

Version Name: Apple Pie

Android 1.0Android 0.9

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HTC Evo 3DUneven call quality doesn't stop the Evo 3D from being the

best phone currently available on Sprint.

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Samsung Galaxy S II (T-Mobile)Like the rest of the Galaxy S II series, the Galaxy S II on T-Mobile is one of the best phones currently available, hands

down.

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Motorola Droid BionicThe long-awaited Droid Bionic is blazing fast and has a slew of great entertainment and business features, but the high price

might make it a hard sell.

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Motorola Droid RazrThe thin and elegant Motorola Droid Razr is smoking when it

comes to data speeds and performance, but the short battery life is a disappointment.

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Samsung Epic Touch 4GThe slim and speedy Samsung Epic Touch 4G is excellent for gaming, Web browsing and watching video, but the plasticky

design feels a bit on the cheap side.

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Motorola DROID RAZR MAXXThe Droid Razr Maxx packs in a dual-core processor, large

battery and LTE in a very thin frame.

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T-Mobile MyTouch 4G SlideThe MyTouch 4G Slide has one of the best cameras we've ever

tested--and the rest of the phone is pretty amazing as well.

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HTC RezoundIf you can deal with subpar battery life, the HTC Rezound is an

excellent phone that won't feel outdated anytime soon.

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Samsung Galaxy NexusThe best Android phone to date, the Galaxy Nexus dazzles

with its curved display, sleek design, fast performance, and, of course, the Ice Cream Sandwich update.

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HTC One SRated: Apr 18, 2012 2:00 PM

The HTC One S is the ultimate multimedia phone, from gaming to music to snapping high quality

photos.

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Respecfully submitted to Prof. Erwin M. Globio, MSIT