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The document introduces Android, describing that it is a mobile operating system based on Linux originally developed by Android Inc. and later acquired by Google. It then outlines some key features of Android including that it is open source, supports storage, connectivity, messaging, media, multi-touch, multi-tasking and various hardware.

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1 - Introduction To Android

The document introduces Android, describing that it is a mobile operating system based on Linux originally developed by Android Inc. and later acquired by Google. It then outlines some key features of Android including that it is open source, supports storage, connectivity, messaging, media, multi-touch, multi-tasking and various hardware.

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Introduction to Android

What is Android
⚫Android is a mobile operating system that is based on
a modified version of Linux.

⚫Android was originally developed by a startup of the


same name Android, Inc.

⚫In 2005, as part of its strategy to enter the mobile


space, Google purchased Android.
⚫Android is a mobile platform which contains
-operating system
-Middle ware
-Key Applications
Features of Android
⚫ Open Source

⚫ Storage-----SQLite

⚫ Connectivity----GSM/EDGE, CDMA, LTE, WiFi etc.

⚫ Messaging----SMS and MMS

⚫ Media Support----MP3,MP4,JPEG,PNG,GIF,BMP etc.

⚫ Multi-touch
Features of Android Contd.
⚫Multi-tasking

⚫Hardware Support---Camera, Accelerometer Sensor,


Digital Compass and GPS.

⚫Web browser

⚫Flash Support

⚫Tethering

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