Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Android Introduction

Wikipedia says this about Android: "Android is an open-source software stack for mobile devices that includes an operating system, middleware and key applications. Google Inc. purchased the initial developer of the software, Android Inc., in 2005. Android's mobile operating system is based upon a modified version of the Linux kernel. Google and other members of the Open Handset Alliance collaborated on Android's development and release. The Android Open Source Project (AOSP) is tasked with the maintenance and further development of Android."

Android is an Open Source smart phone platform supported by millions of developers worldwide. Google's Android Market currently hosts more than 1.5 lac free as well as paid applications. As it is an open source platform, many vendors have released smart phones based on customized Android platform. Companies include Sony, Motorola, Samsung, LG, etc.

To help you understand Android:

1) Application Framework

2) Beginner's Guide To Android

3) Anatomy & Physiology Of Android


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