By: Delbert Trinidad

Android OS History• Android, Inc. was founded in Palo Alto, California in October

2003 by Andy Rubin, Rich Miner, Nick Sears, and Chris White

• The early intentions of the company were to develop an advanced operating system for digital cameras.

• In July 2005, Google acquired Android Inc. for at least $50 million, whose key employees, including Rubin, Miner and White, stayed at the company after the acquisition.

• On November 5, 2007, Android was unveiled as its first product, a mobile device platform built on the Linux kernel version 2.6.25

• The first commercially available smartphone running Android was the HTC Dream, released on October 22, 2008.

Android OS History• In 2010, Google launched its Nexus series of devices – a line of

smartphones and tablets running the Android operating system, and built by manufacturing partners. HTC collaborated with Google to release the first Nexus smartphone, the Nexus One. Google has since updated the series with newer devices.

Official Logo

The Android robot is a prime example of a playful logo, yet made of fairly simple shapes. Android Green” is the color of the Android Robot that depicts the Android operating system. The green color stands for growth, freshness and prosperity.

Android OS Creators

• Andy Rubin

Android OS Creators

• Rich Miner

Android OS Creators

• Nick Sears

Android OS Creators

• Chris White

Android OS Versions• Alpha (Android 1.0) Finished In November 2007, Commercially

Released in September 2008

• Cupcake (Android 1.5) Released on April 27, 2009. This was the first release to officially use a codename based on a dessert item.

• Beta (Android 1.1) Released on November 5, 2007. The November 5 date is popularly celebrated as Android's "birthday".

Android OS Versions• Donut (Android 1.6) Released on September 15, 2009.

•Éclair (Android 2.0 – 2.1) Released on October 26, 2009.

Android OS Versions• Froyo (Android 2.2 – 2.2.3) On May 20, 2010, the SDK for Android

2.2 (Froyo, short for frozen yogurt) was released.

• Gingerbread (Android 2.3 – 2.3.2) Released on December 6, 2010.

Android OS Versions• Honeycomb (Android 3.0 – 3.2.6) On February 22, 2011, the

Android 3.0 – the first tablet-only Android update – was released.

• Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0 – 4.0.4) was publicly released on October 19, 2011. ICS was the last version to officially support Adobe Systems' Flash player.

Android OS Versions• Jellybean (Android 4.1 – 4.3.1) - Jelly Bean was released to

the Android Open Source Project on July 9, 2012, and the Nexus 7 tablet, the first device to run Jelly Bean, was released on July 13, 2012.

• KitKat (Android 4.4 – 4.4.4) Released on September 3, 2013

Android OS Versions• Lollipop (Android 5.0 – 5.1.1) Unveiled on June 25, 2014.It

became available as official over-the-air updates on November 12, 2014, for select devices that run distributions of Android serviced by Google, including Nexus and Google Play edition devices. Its source code was made available on November 3, 2014.

Android OS x Some Unique Features

• Near Field Communication (NFC) Most Android devices support NFC, which allows electronic

devices to easily interact across short distances. The main aim here is to create a payment option that is simpler than carrying credit cards or cash, and while the market hasn’t exploded as many experts had predicted, there may be an alternative in the works, in the form of Bluetooth Low Energy.

• Alternate KeyboardAndroid supports multiple keyboards and makes them easy to install; the SwiftKey, Skype, and 8pen apps all offer ways to quickly change up your keyboard style.

• Infrared TransmissionThe Android operating system supports a built-in infrared transmitter, allowing you to use your phone or tablet as a remote control.

Android OS x Some Unique Features

• No-Touch ControlUsing Android apps such as Wave Control, users can control their phones touch-free, using only gestures

• AutomationThe Tasker app lets you not only control app permissions but also automate them. Do you only want your location services to be active during the day? Want to create a customized way to start your music—for example, with a voice command and at a certain volume?

• Wireless App DownloadsAccessing app stores on any mobile device can be frustrating, but iOS makes it a little more difficult—download an app on your computer, and it won’t sync to your mobile device until you plug in and access iTunes. Using the Android Market or third-party options like AppBrain, meanwhile, let you download apps on your PC and then automatically sync them your Droid, no plugging required.

Android OS x Some Unique Features

• Storage and Battery SwapAndroid phones also have unique hardware capabilities. Google’s OS makes it possible to remove and upgrade your battery or to replace one that no longer holds a charge. In addition, Android phones come with SD card slots for expandable storage.

• Custom Home ScreensAndroid comes with this capability from the get-go. Download a third-party launcher like Nova, Apex or Slide and you can add gestures, new shortcuts, or even performance enhancements for older-model devices.

Android OS x Some Unique Features

• Widgets• Apps are versatile, but sometimes you want information at a

glance instead of having to open an app and wait for it to load. Android widgets let you display just about any feature you choose, right on the home screen—including weather apps, music widgets, or productivity tools that helpfully remind you of upcoming meetings or approaching deadlines.

• Custom ROMsThis is a big one. Because the Android operating system is open source, developers can tweak the current OS and build their own versions, which users can download and install in place of the stock OS. Some are filled with features, while others change the look and feel of a device. Chances are if there’s a feature you want, someone has already built a custom ROM for it.

Android Fun Facts• The First Android Prototype Mobile Device

• Sony made the first Android smartwatch in 2010.

Android Fun Facts• Google Playstore has over 1.4 Million apps and most of it are

Free

• Android Apps are created in actually a mix of 2 languages : XML for the layout and Java for the app logic

• The upcoming latest version of Android could be called “Muffin”

• The first android mobile device that is released on public. The HTC Dream