Android operating system is designed primarily for smartphones and tablets. But its also used on other electronics including laptops, netbooks, smartbooks, Google TV and ebook readers. Android’s kernel is based on the Linux kernel. Android compatible device can run any application written by third-party developers using the Android SDK and NDK. Each version of Android OS is named in alphabetical order after a desserts. Initially it was named from Robots.
Android Versions
- Astro
- Bender
- Cupcake
- Donut
- Eclair
- Froyo
- Gingerbread (refined the user interface)
- Honeycomb ( tablet-oriented)
- Ice Cream Sandwich (latest Android phone version)
- Jelly Bean (Yet to release)
Features
- Bluetooth – send files and access phone book
- Video calling – video calling through Google talk/skype
- Voice based features – voice unlock and voice to text feature
- Multitasking – can perform multitasking
- Tethering – wireless support
- External storage – can use SD cards
- Screen capture – Can capture screen shots( By pressing power and volume-down buttons at the same time)
- Handset layouts – fit to screen
- Storage – can be used for data storage
- Connectivity – supports WiFi, Bluetooth, CDMA
- Multiple language support - Multiple language access
- Web browser – Chrome browser to access web
- Java support – Java classes compiled and run in JVM
- Media support – supports audio/video/image files
- Additional hardware support – built-in Camera
- Streaming media support – Easy download
- Multi touch - touch screen
