Android

What is android?

android- the fastest growing mobile and smartphone operating system - is based on the Linux kernel and uses Java. Experienced Java programmers can quickly dive into Android development. One benefit of developing android apps is the openness of the platform. The operating system is open source and free.

The Android operating system was developed by Android,Inc., which was acquired by Google 2005. In 2007, the Open Handset Alliance- which now has 87 company members world wide - was formed to develop, maintain and evolve android, diving innovation in mobile technology and improving the user experience while reducing costs. As of April 2013, more than 1.5 million Android devices e.g smartphone and tablet etc. were being activated daily. By October 2013, a strategy analysis report showed that android had 81.3% of the global market smartphone market share, compared to 13.4% for Apple, 4.1% for Microsoft and 1% for Blackberry. Android devices now include smartphones, tablets, e-readers, robots, jet engines, NASA satellites, game consoles, refrigerators, televisions, cameras, health-care devices, smartphones, the radio, GPS, phone calls and more.

Android smartphones include the functionality of a mobile phone, Internet client, MP3 player, digital camera and more. These handheld devices feature full-color multi-touch screens which allow you to control the device with gestures involving one touch or multiple simultaneous touches. You can download Android apps directly onto your Android device through Google Play and other app market place. At the moment, there are over 2 million  apps in Google play and the number is growing quickly.