Overview Of Android Platform And Versions

Android is a Linux based Operating System which is designed for touch screen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers from Google in 2005. This is the latest trend which is going on every mobile phone. People got attracted with the amazing benefits of this operating system.

Overview

Android is the world`s most used platform on mobile devices. Android power is on millions of mobile devices in more than 190 countries around the world. Android is the fastest growing platform with a huge number of users. Android gives you a world-class platform on games, apps, and other digital content.

Develop

Android is used for creating apps and games with the help of Linux and GNU software. Android provides APIs to build apps that take full advantage of software, hardware, and other connected accessories.

Distribute

Google Play is the premier marketplace to distribute apps by selling or making users download apps. Developers can gain the popularity from the users than Google Play gives you the highest placement in weekly "top" charts with rankings for best apps. There are more than 600,000 apps and games available on Google Play to make the users get entertained. Almost 1.5 billion downloads per month by users from their Google Account directly to mobile.

Versions

8. Jelly Bean (4.2 & 4.1) APIs

This is the present version which is Faster, Smoother, and Most Responsive

7. Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0.3 & 4.0.4) APIs

This version is so simple, beautiful and beyond smart

6. Honeycomb (3.0, 3.1 & 3.2) APIs.

This version is mainly for User Interface designed

5. Gingerbread (2.3 to 2.3.7) APIs.

This version is faster and more intuitive for text input.

4. Froyo (2.2) APIs

This version has the feature of apps on external storage, graphics, and data backup.

3. Eclair (2.1) APIs

This version has revamped graphics architecture with improved performance.

2. Donut (1.6) APIs

This version has text to speech engine, extended search framework with an upgraded version of Linux Kernel.

1. Cupcake (1.5) APIs

This version has virtual keyboards, had ability to upload photos and videos to YouTube and Picasa, also got some widgets.

Uses

• Android apps are used for doing multitasking, getting notifications, photos, videos and for typing with actions. 
• It supports almost 30 languages around the world through voice for SMS. Email or any other information. 
• To capture special moments with some beautiful effects by using the special apps.

Conclusion

Choosing the android platform is the best option in making your work easy and to gain some knowing some knowledge as a Smart.