2. Android
A Linux-based operating system designed
primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such
as smartphones and tablet computers
has a large community of developers writing
applications ("apps") that extend the
functionality of devices, written primarily in a
customized version of the Java programming
language
3. Initially
developed by
Android, Inc.,
which Google
backed
financially and
later purchased
in 2005
5. Andy Rubin
the co-founder and former
CEO of both Danger Inc., and
Android Inc. He is currently
Senior Vice President of
Mobile and Digital Content at
Google, where he oversees
development of Android.
Rubin has four patents for his
inventions, and is believed to
have a net worth of $100
million dollars
6. Rich Miner
an investment partner on the
Google Ventures team. Miner
was a former co-founder of
Android, Inc., origin of the
Android mobile operating
system and was an executive
on the Android team after its
acquisition by Google
7. Android Features
Handset layouts
The platform is adaptable to larger, VGA, 2D graphics
library, 3D graphics library based on OpenGL ES 2.0
specifications, and traditional smartphone layouts.
Storage
SQLite, a lightweight relational database, is used for
data storage purposes.
Connectivity
Android supports connectivity technologies including
GSM/EDGE, IDEN, CDMA, EV-DO, UMTS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi,
LTE, NFC and WiMAX
8. Android Features
Messaging
SMS and MMS are available forms of messaging,
including threaded text messaging and Android Cloud
Multiple language support
Android supports multiple languages.
Web browser
The web browser available in Android is based on
the open-source WebKit layout engine, coupled with
Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine. The browser scores
100/100 on the Acid3 test on Android 4.0.
9. Android Features
Multitasking
Multitasking of applications, with unique handling
of memory allocation, is available
Accessibility
Built in text to speech is provided by Talk back for
people with low or no vision. Enhancements for people
with hearing disabilities is available as is other aids.
Voice based features
Voice actions for calling, texting, navigation, etc.
are supported on Android 2.2 onwards.
11. 1. Samsung Galaxy SIII (T3 rating: 5/5)
with the Android 4.1 Jelly
Bean OS straight out of the
box
1.4GHz quad core processor
an 8-Megapixel camera with
LED flash
a host of social networking-
friendly which is fronted by a
hulking 4.8-inch HD Super
AMOLED screen
you can reap the benefits of
speedy 4G
12. 2. HTC One X (T3 rating: 5/5)
one of the best cameras
you are likely to see on a
smartphone
has a spectacular 4.7-inch
screen to show off the
slick new Android update
with Beats Audio thrown
in
13. 3. Google Nexus 4 (T3 rating 4/5)
4.7-inch IPS display with a
screen resolution of 1280x768
4.2 Jelly Bean
Has the ability to take 360
degree photos amongst other
new features
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro
processor to take care of
performance and it even packs
wireless charging
14. 4. Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (T3
rating: 4/5)
• 5.5-inch 1280x720 AMOLED
display
• more intuitive and accurate S-
Pen
• 8-Megapixel rear-facing
camera with 1080p shooting
capability
• 1.6GHz quadcore processor
• 2GB of RAM can handle the
Note 2's impressive
multitasking prowess
15. 5. Sony Xperia S (T3 rating 4/5)
iPhone-like design with a 4.3-
inch screen that comes
loaded with Sony's
impressive Bravia screen
technology
12-megapixel camera
1080p HD video recording
capabilities which all runs on
a 1.5 GHz Qualcomm dual-
core processor
16. 6. HTC One S (T3 rating 4/5)
4.3-inch AMOLED qHD screen
device features Gorilla Glass and
comes in a ceramic or metal finish
Powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core
processor
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
8-megapixel rear-facing camera,
Beats Audio technology, the new
HTC Image Chip, 16GB internal
storage and like the One X, 25GB
free Dropbox storage over two
years
17. 7. Motorola RAZR MAXX (T3 rating
4/5)
The Razr Maxx’s 3,300mAh
battery gives it 17 hours 40
minutes of talk time
4.3-inch Super AMOLED,
eight-meg camera
1.2GHz dualcore processor of
the standard Razr
18. 8. Samsung Galaxy S2 (T3 rating 5/5)
Super AMOLED screen
Running on Android 4.0 Ice Cream
Sandwich
1.2Ghz dual-core Qualcomm
processor
8-megaxpixel camera and shoots
720p and 1080p HD video
19. 9. Samsung Galaxy Nexus (T3 rating
4/5)
• with Android 4.0 Ice
Cream Sandwich which
brings a host of new
features including Face
Unlock, Android Beam
20. 10. Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
(T3 rating 4/5)
Upgraded with a
beefier 1.4Ghz
processor making it
25% faster than the
previous Arc
include Sony's 2D and
3D Sweep Panorama
function
21. Widgets
Put the important stuff right
within reach and interact
with your favorite apps
directly from your home
screen with widgets — see
the latest sport scores, view
your favorite photos, check
the weather or peek at your
inbox all without having to
open different apps or leave
the home screen.
22. Notifications
An easy-to-read
notification tray gives you
quick access to your calls,
incoming texts, and new
emails in a non-intrusive
way.
23. Multi-tasking
With Android, you can quickly and seamlessly switch
between apps and pick up whatever you were doing.
Juggling multiple tasks at once on a mobile device has
never been easier.
24. Voice typing and actions
Control your Android device with
your voice. Simply touch the
microphone on the keyboard and
start talking to write emails, SMS,
or any other text — more than
30 languages supported. Text
appears in real time, so there’s
no waiting.
25. Photos and videos
Capture special moments with great photos
and videos, explore your shots and quickly
share your favorites in any way that you
want.
