Android
by :- Vijay Krishnavanshi
What is Android
Android is an Open source Operating system owned by Google specifically designed for mobile devices.
It is based on linux (Kernel 2.6).
Can be programmed in C or C++ but most of its application development in Java (java native interface).
Facts about Android
Android belongs to the UNIX OS family though not certified with even a single UNIX OS specifications
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Android inc. was founded by Andy Rubin, Nick Sears and Chris White in California in October 2003 which they later hade to Google
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First version of Android -> Cup cake New one -> Kit Kat
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Android Logo was designed by Irina Blok for Google in 2007.
Building and Running
How to Run APK file on your PC ?
First of all download You Wave 3.2.0 Software from the link :-You wave 3.2.0
Download the APK packages from the websites like
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www.softtonic.com
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www.apk4fun.com
Android Market Lead:-
Why Android ?
Android drew the attention of world famous Microsoft towards itself and had reknowned its presence in mobile market by making it compatible with many of the present devices.
How to Contribute to It
We can contribute to android as its open source and it also allows its users to take part in development of the required applications. Android open sources its source code after it releases with new updates and changes..........
Everyone can develop the app for their particular requirements unlike windows and ios giving it an upper edge over them.
Software used are:-
- Android SDK
- Eclipse
- FJ development tools
