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Overview of Android Operating System

This presentation provides an overview of the Android mobile operating system. It discusses Android's history as a project developed by Android Inc. and Google based on the Linux kernel. It also summarizes Android's large community of app developers, its various software updates over time, its key features including graphics, media support, and connectivity, and the tools for Android software development including the SDK and Eclipse IDE. The presentation concludes with some limitations of Android and screenshots of sample apps.

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Overview of Android Operating System

This presentation provides an overview of the Android mobile operating system. It discusses Android's history as a project developed by Android Inc. and Google based on the Linux kernel. It also summarizes Android's large community of app developers, its various software updates over time, its key features including graphics, media support, and connectivity, and the tools for Android software development including the SDK and Eclipse IDE. The presentation concludes with some limitations of Android and screenshots of sample apps.

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PRESENTATION ON ANDROID

BY : JAIMIN PATEL AND


HARSH PATEL
HISTORY
 Android is a mobile operating system developed
by Google in 2005 and is based upon a modified
version of the Linux kernel.

 It was initially developed by Android Inc. (a firm


purchased by Google) and later positioned in the
Open Handset Alliance.

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Android has a large community of developers
writing application programs (apps) that
extend the functionality of the devices.

There are currently over 70,000 apps available for


Android with some estimates saying 100,000 have
been submitted,which makes it the second most
popular mobile development environment

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UPDATE HISTORY
 Android has seen a number of updates since its
original release. These updates to the base
operating system typically fix bugs and add new
features.
1.( 1.5 )Based on Linux Kernel 2.6.27
->Released 9 February 2009
2.( 1.6 )Based on Linux Kernel 2.6.29
-> Released 15 September 2009

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3.( 2.0/2.1 )Based on Linux Kernel 2.6.29
-> Released 26 October 2009

4.(2.2 ) Based on Linux Kernel 2.6.32


->Released 20 May 2010

5. Gingerbread Based on Linux Kernel 2.6.35


-> Scheduled for early 2011 launch

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FEATURES
 Supports 2D graphics library, 3D graphics
 lightweight relational database, is used for data
storage purposes
 Android supports connectivity technologies
including GSM/EDGE, IDEN, CDMA, EV-DO, UMTS
, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and WiMAX
 Supports messeging (SMS,MMS)

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 The web browser available in Android is based on
the open-source . The browser scores a
93/100 on the Acid3 Test.
 Android supports the following audio/video/still
media formats:(3gp,mp4,mpeg4,AAC,mp3,wav,jpeg
gif,PNG etc..)
 It supports Multi-touch
 Bluetooth with Support for A2DP (Advanced Audio
Distribution Profile)and AVRCP(Audio/Video
Remote Control Profile)

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It supports video calling
like the Samsung i9000
Galaxy S
Multitasking of
applications is available
Google search through
Voice is available as
Search Input since initial
release.

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SOFTWARE DEVELOPEMENT
 Android SDK
• Class Library
• Developer Tools
 dx – Dalvik Cross-Assembler
 aapt – Android Asset Packaging Tool
 adb – Android Debug Bridge
 ddms – Dalvik Debug Monitor Service
• Emulator and System Images
• Documentation and Sample Code

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 Eclipse IDE + ADT (Android Development
Tools)
• Reduces Development and Testing Time
• Makes User Interface-Creation easier
• Makes Application Description Easier

EPL371 SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING :: ANDROID PROJECT 10


LIMITATIONS

 Bluetooth limitations
o Android doesn't support:
 Bluetooth stereo
 Contacts exchange
 Modem pairing
 Wireless keyboards

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SCREEN SHOTS OF APPS

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DEVICES

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Questions?

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