What Is an Android?

Android (Android) is a free and open source operating system based on Linux. Mainly used in mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, led and developed by Google and the Open Handset Alliance. The Android operating system was originally developed by Andy Rubin and mainly supports mobile phones. In August 2005, Google acquired the capital. In November 2007, Google and 84 hardware manufacturers, software developers, and telecommunications operators formed an Open Handset Alliance to jointly develop and improve the Android system. Then Google released the Android source code under the Apache open source license. The first Android smartphone was released in October 2008. Android has gradually expanded to tablets and other fields, such as TVs, digital cameras, game consoles, smart watches, and so on. In the first quarter of 2011, Android's global market share surpassed the Symbian system for the first time, jumping to the top of the world. In the fourth quarter of 2013, the global market share of Android platform phones has reached 78.1%. On September 24, 2013, the operating system Android developed by Google is celebrating its 5th birthday, and the number of devices using this system in the world has reached 1 billion.

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Android's system architecture, like its operating system, uses a layered architecture.

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Android openness

In terms of advantages, the Android platform is first of all its openness. The developed platform allows any mobile terminal manufacturer to join the Android Alliance. The obvious openness can make it have more developers, and with the increasing number of users and applications, a brand new platform will soon mature.

For the development of Android, openness is conducive to accumulating popularity. The popularity here includes consumers and manufacturers. For consumers, the biggest benefit is the rich software resources. The open platform will also bring greater competition, so that consumers will be able to buy their favorite mobile phones at a lower price.

Android- rich hardware

This is still related to the openness of the Android platform. Due to the openness of Android, many manufacturers will launch a variety of products with various functions and unique features. The functional differences and features will not affect data synchronization and even software compatibility. It is like switching from a Nokia Symbian-style phone to an Apple iPhone. At the same time, you can bring the excellent software in Symbian to the iPhone for use, contacts, etc Data can be easily transferred.

Android is easy to develop

The Android platform provides a very broad and free environment for third-party developers, and will not be blocked by various rules and regulations. It is conceivable how many new and unique software will be born. But there are two sides to it: how to control bloody, violent, erotic programs and games is one of the problems left for Android.

Google Android Google app

Google on the Internet has gone through a 10-year history. From search giants to comprehensive Internet penetration, Google services such as maps, mail, and search have become important links between users and the Internet. Android platform phones will seamlessly integrate these excellent Google services.