Android is an operating system (OS). It has been developed by
Open Handset Alliance led by
Google
Android has emerged as a revolution in the history of mobile phones by supporting most modern features. Android kernal is based on Linux and major platform is of Java - being highly compatible due to JVM.
Key features of Android:
* Adaptable Handset Layouts
* Massive storage capability and in-built support for Sqlite database
* Support for GSM/EDGE, IDEN, CDMA, EV-DO, UMTS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LTE, NFC and WiMAX
* Messaging: MMS, SMS and Android Cloud to Device Messaging
* Multi-language support
* JVM (Java support)
* Wide range of Media support
* Live streaming for 3gpp content using flash plugin or Realplayer
* Additional Hardware support
* Multi-touch
* Video Calling
* Multi-tasking
* In-built screen capturing
Android app-store is already mature with thousands of apps (highly useful to highly rubbish). Major reason for Android apps boom is because of easy implementation of ads (because of Java). Google always makes developers happy; Developers make users happy in return.
