10 Amazing Facts About Android
Hello visitors....... Do you own an Android Device? If yes and Do you know below facts about your Android Devices? Before we get to post lets make your clear about what is Android?
Android the most widely used OS which is developed by
Google and the popularity of this OS is increasing rapidly. Some are using this OS for development and some are using for its highly customizable UI and Applications. In a word Android OS is dominating todays technology market. Do you Agree? But still there are some amazing facts about android behind that most of users don't know.
Lets know 10 amazing facts about android...
1. Android was not found by Google:
Before we get to Android present introduction we should have learn about its past. This is true that Android was not found by Google. It was found by Andy Rubin, Chris White, Nick Sears and Rich Miner under the umbrella Android Inc. in October 2003. Later in 2005 Google acquired Android Inc. at a price of $50 million.
2. Google Launched Android in 2007
Though Google acquired Android in 2005 it launched Android officially in 2007 for Cameras. Thus it realize Android as a potential impact on smartphone market. Therefore Google developer team worked to serve android os in mobile processors.
3. First Android was developed for Digital Cameras:
Android operating system was developed as a platform for digital cameras. But Google later changed its focus to smart phones as it saw its potential. So Google decided to go on and adopt Android OS for smartphones which has created a revolution in smartphones as it was widely accepted and easily accessible.
4. Htc-Dream The First Android Smartphone:
The first smartphone was run with Android was HTC-Dream which was first released in october 2008. It used Android Version 1.0 and could be upgraded to 1.6. But this device was criticized as
Nokia Symbian was dominating mobile market with lots of applications.
5. Android has more than 3 billions users:
Google’s Vice President for Android, Sundar Pichai, announced that the Android operating system has powered hundreds of millions of mobile devices in more than 190 countries around the world. It’s the largest installed base of any mobile platform and growing fast—every day another million user’s power up their Android devices for the first time and start looking for apps, games, and other digital content.
6. Android Version Names:
Apart from Android 1.0 and 1.1, all other Android versions have been named after sweet treats or desserts. These codenames are chosen alphabetically, and have thus far all been dessert items.
Cupcake:
Donut:
Eclair:
Gingerbread:
Honeycomb:
- Android 3.0
- Android 3.1
- Android 3.2
Ice Cream Sandwich:
Jelly Bean:
- Android 4.1
- Android 4.2
- Android 4.3
KitKat:
Lolipop:
Milkshake:
7. Android Naming Order
Android versions have been following an alphabetical order in their naming and upgrades but many users have failed to notice this.
- A for Astro (1.0)
- B for Bender (1.1)
- C for Cupcake (1.5)
- D for Donut (1.6)
- E for Eclair (2.0)
- F for Froyo (2.2.x)
- G for Gingerbread (2.3.x)
- H for Honeycomb (3.x)
- I for Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0.x)
- J for Jelly Bean (4.3)
- K for KitKat (4.4)
- L for Lollipop (5.0)
- M for Milkshake(6.0) upcoming
8. Open marketplace for distributing your apps
With Google being a member of
Open Handset Alliance (OHA), Android has given users or interested party right access to modify the source code of the operating system. Android was built from the ground-up to enable developers to create compelling mobile applications that take full advantage of the specs that a handset has to offer. It can be liberally extended to incorporate new cutting edge technologies as they emerge.
9. Android is open source
Google offers Android operating system to smartphone manufacturers without payment for its license. This is one of the major advantages of Android which had attracted users as a platform to innovate more new apps based on it.
10. Google gains from Android
Despite offering the Android software open sourced to smartphone manufacturers, Google will likely achieve its aim of becoming the mobile advertising king through Android devices. Google makes its biggest revenue from advertising and this will pay off in the big way with the users from PCs to smartphones and tablets. It must be noted that Android dominates both categories.
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