Android phones are becoming popular in the world and become a serious rival to the existing mobile phone vendors such as Nokia, Blackberry and iPhone. Most individuals wouldn't know what it's Android, though there are definitely sure individuals who know about the android.
What is Android?
Android is the operating system are used in smartphones and tablet PCs. It’s perform is nearly the same as within the Nokia Symbian operating system, Apple's iOS and BlackBerry OS.
Android was developed by a company known as Android Inc., In the year 2005 within the acquisition by Google. Android is created on the basis of the Linux kernel that has been modified, to every his was given a code name based mostly on the name of the food.
Android isn't made for simply one brand of mobile phones, there are several well-known vendors are already using the Android system such as Samsung, Sony Ericsson, HTC, Nexus, Motorola, etc.
The main advantage of Android could be a free and open source, which makes the Android smartphones sold low price than the Blackberry or iPhone, although the features (hardware) Android offering much better.
Some of the most features of Android include WiFi hotspot, multi-touch, multitasking, GPS, accelerometers, java support, supports many networks (
GSM / EDGE, IDEN, CDMA, EV-DO, UMTS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LTE & WiMAX ) as well as basic phone capabilities generally.
VERSION OF ANDROID
Android KitKat (Version 4.4)
Google's Android as the owner has announced the launch of the latest version of Android "Android KitKat" in 2013. Nexus 5 is the first smartphone that will taste Android OS Kitkat.
The following are some of the features that
Android KitKat claimed more smarter than previous versions of Android:
- SMS features are integrated directly into the Google Hangouts application.
- There Could Printing facility, where users can wirelessly Printing / send commands to the laptop / PC connected to the printer.
- Design icons and themes are more unique and realistic.
- Listening to the voice commands of Google Now without draining battery power.
- Navigation and statusbar are experiencing renewal.
- Interface is very smooth.
- Applications can access the camera from the locked screen.
Android Jelly Bean (Version 4.3)
On August 22, 2013 Jelly Bean version 4.3 has been officially released. Jelly Bean version 4.3 focus on minor updates. Nexus 7 is the first Smartphone with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. Some of the interesting features of this system include:
- There is a multi- user support with Restricted Profiles, this feature allows the administrator to create different settings for each user, so that it can fully control the use of applications available for a user profile is created. It's very effective if the user has a child and restrict the use of Android applications.
- Comes with Smart Bluetooth technology, use of bluetooth without worrying drains a lot of power.
- Supports Open GL ES 3.0, better graphics performance and realistic.
- Modular DRM Framework, it is useful for developers to integrate into a stream of digital rights protocol. In addition, Android 4.3 Jelly bean also has a good performance compared to previous versions.
Android Jelly Bean (Version 4.2)
Jelly Bean V.4.2 claimed more smarter and innovative compared to previous versions. Some of the updated of the features in this operating systeminclude Notifications, Google Assistant, Face unlock with the Liveness Check, Barrel Roll, Smart Widgets, Google Now, Technology Project Butter to improve responsiveness is excellent, the operating system is fast and lightweight, using the internet browser Google Chrome such as PC.
Android Jelly Bean (Version 4.1)
Jelly Bean or Android version 4.1 launched by Google by adding some new features, some of the features the operating system is; updated on search using Voice Search very fast, weather information, traffic information, sports results are fast and precise, in addition to the version the 4.1 also features a virtual keyboard is excellent. A common problem encountered Android users is battery, but the battery in the system version of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is quite saving.
Android Ice Cream Sandwich / ICS (Version 4.0)
Android version 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich or ICS is the first android that has a new feature unlocked by face recognition. This feature has not been held by the following version of Android Ice Cream Sandwich but has been enhanced in version above. In addition it also has the Ice Cream Sandwitch interface looks clean and smooth.
Ice Cream Sandwitch also have a font named Roboto. If you use this font looks very simple but elegant, the display is created by the unique Roboto font actually impressed.
Android HoneyComb (Version 3.0/3.1)
Android 3.0/3.1 Honeycomb version different from the previous android version. Android Honeycomb is devoted to the Tablet PC. Carrying the operating system has also been adapted for tablets. We can look at the Eee Pad Transformer production of famous brand "Asus".
Built-in Google Talk Video Calling is one of the features available on Honeycomb. The biggest change on the Android Honeycomb tablet that is designed to look very professional.
Android GingerBread (Version 2.3)
Android Gingerbread version 2.3 improves performance and general ability, such as games, audio, video, camera etc. Copy and paste function has also been optimized. Android Gingerbread is an evolution to 6 of the first version of Android.
Gingerbread some excellent features such as:
- User interface energy efficient
- The virtual keyboard with word selection
- Power Management
- App control
- Support the number of cameras is more than one
Android Frozen Yogurt / Froyo (Version 2.2)
Android version 2.2 Froyo was first launched in 2010. Frozen Yogurt has been provided with Adobe Flash 10.1, speed performance of the system is also 3 to 5 times faster than before.
Some excellent features in Android Froyo, among others:
- Capable of recording video with HD Quality
- Can put the application in the MMC / SD Card
- Able to be used as a Hotspot
- Increased Performance
- Ability to auto update in the Android Market
Android Eclair (2.0 / 2.1)
Android version 2.0 / 2.1 or Android Eclair is a 4th generation version of Android, Eclair version focuses more on hardware optimization, in addition to the Google Map on Android Eclair also improved (Google Map 3.1.2).
Some other features are developed on Android Eclair include:
- 3.2 Megapixel camera which is supported by the "flash"
- Elegant new contact list
- In this version has been supported in HTML5 UI changes with the new browser.
- Bluetooth 2.1 with better speed file transfer.
Android Donut (Version 1.6)
From the name we might imagine an ordinary food we eat, donuts. But this one donut is not the name of the food, but another name for Android version 1.6.
Android Donut further develop applications built on a mobile phone are:
- The process of searching is better than previous versions.
- Features in the gallery are more "user friendly".
- Supports Resolution WVGA Screen.
- Improved Android Market and Application of previous versions.
- Upgradeable to version 2.1 (Eclair).
Android CupCake (Version 1.5)
Android Cupcake is a development of an earlier version of Android 1.1. This version is fully supported for uploading videos to Youtube and upload picture to Picasa directly from the mobile phone. Bluetooth A2DP is also already integrated on the Cupcake version of Android.
Android Cupcake was first launched in May 2009. In this version of Google has released a mobile phone using the Android Software Development Kit and / SDK to version 1.5 or known as Cupcake.
Android Version 1.1
Exactly two months before the launch of the Android version 1.5, Android comes to the version 1.1 on March 9, 2009.
Android version is provided with an update application:
- Messages
- Alarm
- Hours
- Voice search
- Sending messages Gmail
- Email Notification entry
- Browsing