ANDROID
Android is the mobile operating system which is inclusive of middle-ware and key applications. Google Inc along with Open handset alliance has made miracle in the world of mobiles by providing this mobile OS as a freeware.
Android is
owned by Google but its source code is open to all, thus it attracts many
users. It enables anyone to implement their innovative thoughts into the OS by
making modifications in the source code to generate new apps.
It is the
most prevailing OS, supporting the features of a Smart Phone.
Android OS is based on Linux and the apps are created by using java programming. Android permits anybody to download the Android SDK (Software Development Kit) and can create applications. The developers are not examined, and the developed application will be available for download at the “Android Market”. Different mobiles which use Android are Samsung, HTC, Motorola, Sony Ericson, LG, Karbonn, Micro max and Spice.
Smart
phones are similar to cellular phones with advanced features of different
applications. It is normally based on the OS where various applications can
run. It consists of apps for doing specific tasks, such as document creation
and editing, high resolution camera, music player, touch screens, GPS, Wi-Fi,
web access, QWERTY keyboard and so on. In short, smart phone is a combination
of PDA (Personal Digital Assistant which is used to manage personal data) and
mobile phone.
Android OS is based on Linux and the apps are created by using java programming. Android permits anybody to download the Android SDK (Software Development Kit) and can create applications. The developers are not examined, and the developed application will be available for download at the “Android Market”. Different mobiles which use Android are Samsung, HTC, Motorola, Sony Ericson, LG, Karbonn, Micro max and Spice.
DIFFERENT MOBILE OPERATING SYSTEMS
SYMBIAN
OS
It is the
smart phone operating system produced by Symbian ltd.
This OS is
used in Nokia mobiles.
C++, java,
JavaScript, assembler, VB and so are the different languages used in the
Symbian OS.
iPhone
OS (iOS)
IOS is the
operating system of Apple which was introduced by Steve Jobs.
This
OS is used in iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.
Programming
languages used in this OS are Java and objective c.
It
the most estimable OS and is expensive too.
BLACKBERRY OS
This OS is used only in the black
berry mobiles.
It is designed using C++ language.
It is one of the best OS but it is
not widely popular.
WINDOWS MOBILE OS
Windows mobile OS was developed by
Microsoft for the smart phones and mobile devices.
This OS is programmed using C++
language.
It provides the robust platform for the mobile applications.
It provides the robust platform for the mobile applications.
ANDROID VERSIONS
Android
has its versions named in an appetizing way thus making it more interesting to
be remembered in an easier way.
Its
features are
Basic
email support, introduction of Google Talk, text & MMS messaging and phone
dialer application
Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth, media player you tube video player, Google maps, Google sync and
basic camera support were introduced.
Released
on April 30th 2009, it is based on Linux kernel 2.6.27 version.
Its
features are
Animated Screen
Bluetooth
Watch/record videos
Text prediction enabled
soft keyboard.
DONUT
[OS 1.6]
Released
on September 15th 2009, it is based on Linux kernel 2.6.29 version.
Its
features are
Turn by turn navigation (for
Google maps).
Gesture frameworks.
Released
in the years 2009 and 2010, it is based on Linux kernel 2.6.29 version.
Its
features are
Built in camera flash
support, digital zoom, color effects and customization of white balance
Accessibility to multiple
Google accounts from one phone.
Enhancement of virtual
key board
Capability to watch HTML5
videos
Live wallpapers
Bluetooth 2.1
Released
on 20th May 2010, it is based on Linux kernel 2.6.32 version.
Its
features are
Easy video and pictures
quality customization
Camcorder mode with LED
flash support
Improved speed and
performance
Portable hotspot
Animated GIFs
Files upload support in
browser
New features in Bluetooth
JIT Compiler
GINGERBREAD
[OS 2.3.N (N= 1 TO 7) GENERAL FEATURES]
Released
on 6th December 2010, it is based on Linux kernel 2.6.35 version.
Its
features are
VOIP
support
Social
Networking features
Voice/Video
chats in Google Talk
Network
performance improved and Google Wallet support for Nexus S 4G
Power
Management and Peer to peer communication
Live
wall papers
Updated
UI
Released
on 22nd February 2011, it is based on Linux kernel 2.6.36 version.
Its
features are
Multi
core support
Updated
3D UI
Network
performance improved for Nexus S 4G
Google
e-books and updates
Optimization
for wide range of tablets
Compatible
display mode
USB
host API
Visual
Multi tasking
Restyled
keyboard
Enhancement
in copy and paste
ICREAM
SANDWICH [4.0 VERSION GENERAL FEATURES]
Released
on 19th October 2011, it is based on Linux kernel 3.0.1 version.
Its
features are
Facial
recognition
Better
voice recognition
Web
browser with up to 16 tabs
WI-Fi direct
Updates
provided by calendar
Smoother
screen rotation and enhanced performance of camera
Video
stabilization and QVGA video resolution API access
Accessibility
API refinements for screen readers
JELLY
BEANS [4.1 VERSION GENERAL FEATURES]
Released
on 27th June 2012, it is based on Linux kernel 3.0.31 version.
Its
features are
Enhanced
camera apps, accessibility and speed
Enable
home screen rotation
Elegant
keyboard
Additional
support for Bluetooth game-pads and joysticks HID devices
Multi-user
for tablets
Lock
screen widgets
Wireless
display with Mira cast
Daydream
to display information when idle
Additional
support for Bluetooth game-pads and joysticks HID devices
Customizable
updated launcher
