Android is an open-source Software stack for mobile devices that includes an operating system, middleware and key applications to allow developers to develop Internet style applications on the phone. The development of the android takes place through the use of a software development kit provided by Google. Android is NOT Java technology even though it uses the Java programming language. It is based on the Linux OS and coded in a Java-like language.
[b]Android Programming[/b]The idea behind the platform is to combine technology companies with mobile companies to produce an open operating system that can be updated by any developer to improve the product for its users. Developers can use SDK kit to create applications that work with the android platform to gather other applications in addition to those included with the android operating system itself. The SDK includes an emulator that will help developers test their applications on the android operating system. The android operating system is also built under the phenomenon that each application is as good as the applications that are included.
Developers looking to create mobile experiences using the android operating system can do so using a standard Application Programming Interface (API) permitting them to use a series of procedure calls to control and access common elements within android. The API also permits items stored within the mobile environment, like contacts and appointments, to integrate with web services like online calendar and interaction services like email, groups etc.
Previous Surveys says that the mobile market is three times bigger than the Internet. Google purchased Android on July 2005. Currently LG, Sony Ericsson, HTC (HTC Magic--Latest Android Phone from HTC), ASUS, Samsung, Garmin, Huawei, Toshiba, & Motorola are creating gPhones - Phones that use Android software. There have been reports that a T-Mobile device and an HTC device might use the android operating system in the near future.
It will be interesting to watch which devices and carriers choose to support the android operating system. The deal that development is open to anyone who wish to use it, will also allow those with the need to create custom applications for a mobile device to do so, without requiring the purchase of special software and other items, which can sometimes be difficult to buy. Manufacturers like DELL, Sony Ericsson, LG, Huawei, Archos, Lenova and many others have also planned to release Android based Devices in the upcoming years. So there is a surprising fact prevailing around that the foot mark of Android may change the way mobile phones and other devices are used.
A Deep Look Into Android OS
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