Applications of Android

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1. Introduction: One of the most widely used mobile OS these days is

ANDROID.

Android is a software bunch comprising not only operating system but also middleware and key applications.

Android Inc. was founded in Palo Alto of California, U.S. by Andy Rubin, Rich miner, Nick sears and Chris White in 2003.

Later Android Inc. was acquired by Google in 2005. After original release there have been number of updates in the original version of Android.

2. Key Features Of Android:

Android is an open-source operating system.

Android OS based on the Linux kernel provides more stability and performance.

Apps written in the flexible version of the Java language.

Developing apps is a cost-effective affair with no licensing required to use the software.

The Android operating system gives you numerous choices of phones and tablets.

Supports Adobe Flash which is used to create all sorts of multimedia content.

On November 5, 2007, the Open Handset Alliance, a consortium of technology companies including Google, device manufacturers such as HTC and Samsung, wireless carriers such as Sprint Nextel and T-Mobile, and chipset makers such as Qualcomm and Texas Instruments, unveiled itself, with a goal to develop open standards for mobile devices.

That day, Android was unveiled as its first product, a mobile device platform built on the Linux kernel version 2.6. The first commercially available phone to run Android was the HTC Dream, released on October 22, 2008.

3.Open Handset Alliance:

Android Versions:

Uploading videos to Youtube & pictures to Picasa directly from the phone.

New widgets & folders that can populate the Home screens

Bluetooth A2DP supportAbility to record & watch videos through camcorder mode

A new soft keyboard with text prediction.Animated screen transitions.

Android 1.5Release Date:30 April 2009

Cup- Cake

Speed improvement in searching and camera applications.

The universal search function helped pinpoint apps and contacts on the phone, or jump to searching the Web.

Support for more screen resolutions opened the door to Android phones of different sizes.

Google Maps Navigation added free turn-by-turn navigation.

Android 1.6Release Date: 15 September 2009

Donut

Support for multiple Google accounts lets you stock up on all your Gmail.

Camera settings including support for a flash, digital zoom, white balance and colour effects.

Searching within text messages and MMS messages.

Multi-touch support in the on-screen keyboard helps it figure out what you're trying to say if you accidentally type two letters at once.

Android 2.1Release Date: 26 October 2009

Eclair

Supported Flash Player 10.1 enabling Videos, photo slideshows and streaming audio.

The portable Wi-Fi hotspot hepls share phone's 3G Internet connection with other gadgets, over Wi-Fi. Speedier Web surfing because of changes to the browser.

Better Bluetooth compatibility with docks and in-car speakers, and the addition of voice dialling over Bluetooth.

Android 2.2Release Date: 20 May 2010

Froyo

Supported Flash Player 10.1 enabling Videos, photo slideshows and streaming audio.

The portable Wi-Fi hotspot hepls share phone's 3G Internet connection with other gadgets, over Wi-Fi.

Speedier Web surfing because ofchanges to the browser.

Better Bluetooth compatibility with docks and in-car speakers, and the addition of voice dialling over Bluetooth.

Android 2.3Release Date: 2 February 2011

Ginger Bread

A blue wireframe design gives Honeycomb a Tron-inspired look.

Home screens appear to rotate on a 3D carousel as you swipe through them.

Widgets are bigger and bolder to suit the tablet-size screen.

Key apps, such as Gmail and YouTube, are heavily redesigned to take advantage of the space available.

The Web browser introduces tabbed browsing, a feature familiar from desktop browsers such as Chrome.

Android 3.0Release Date:22 February 2011

Honey Comb

A speedier, smoother browser. A data traffic monitor to help you avoid busting

your network data limit. More storage space for apps. A new user-friendly action bar replacing the

Menu button. Face recognition for unlocking your phone. The ability to decline calls with pre-penned text

messages. Supports Live video effects.

Android 4.0Release Date:19 October 2011

Ice-cream Sandwich

A higher frame rate makes swooping through menus and home screens feel buttery smooth.

View photos you've taken quickly by swiping from the camera to filmstrip view.

Notifications now include more information. A new gestures mode to improve accessibility

for blind users, letting you navigate the UI using touch and swipe gestures, in combination with speech output.

Android 4.1Release Date:27 June 2012.

Jelly Bean

Android Versions???

Future Versions…??The successor to Jelly Bean is widely rumored to be dubbed Key Lime Pie, although no official statements have been made confirming this.

In February 2013, a leaked document from semiconductor manufacturer Qualcomm revealed that Key Lime Pie will be released in the second quarter of 2013

Android is a Linux-based operating system designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers.

Android OS is Low-cost, customizable, light-weight operating system for high tech devices .

As a result, it has seen additional applications on televisions, games consoles and other electronics.

BEYOND…Smart Phones & Tablets

Washing Machine:[Samsung Washing Machine]

Features:- Samsung washing machine which can be connected to the

web.  The washing machine carries a touch-screen on top of it

and is powered by Android OS. This washing machine can take a load of 12Kg.   A separate application has been developed which when

connected to Wi-Fi, acts as the remote control of the washing machine.

A Smartphone operates this washing machine.

Price:-$7499

Smart Refrigerator:[Samsung T9000 refrigerator]

Features:- The display enables users to keep up with the news, weather

and even Twitter from the fridge door. It has a 10-inch Wi-Fi-enabled touchscreen. It can also replace hand-written calendars with Google Calendar

integration, and run slideshows of photos. Shopping lists can be created on the fridge with the Evernote

app, which will sync to smartphones and recipes can be found at Epicurious.

Price:-$3,999.

Smart Oven:[Android wall oven ]

Features:- The wall oven runs on Android OS platform and under the hood it is

powered by a 1 GHz Samsung processor. They have also provisioned a 512 MB RAM for efficient running of the applications along with a Wi-Fi connectivity.

The oven is also equipped with stereo sound capabilities along with a Power VR SGX 540 Graphics processing unit.

The system has 7 inch LCD touch display. In-built Discovery IQ controller one will be able to access the cooking

application while simultaneously scanning through other applications in Google Play Store. 

Price:-$4499.

Alarm Clock[Archos 35]

Features: Provides weather, real time traffic, news, sports, movies,

music , Tune in radio, social networking and much more through the built-in WiFi.

A webcam on the front, supporting apps like Tango for video calling, a rechargeable battery to take the party with you, and a 3.5 headphone jack for more personal use.

Based on Android 2.2 supportes over 30,000 apps

Price$149.00

Smart Glasses[Vuzix Google Glass]

Features: The Ice Cream Sandwich -based eyepatch, features a WQVGA

display with a 16:9 aspect ratio, a 1GHz OMAP4430 processor, 1GB of RAM and 4GB of internal memory.

Vuzix Smart Glasses,M100 include an integrated head tracker and GPS and an integrated camera enables video recording and still image capture.

Powerful enough to connect to theInternet, run applications and games on its own.

Price: $999

Car Stereo[Parrot Asteroid]

Features: Single Din Android Based Deck Hands-free Calling, Bluetooth, 4 USB ports, analogue & GPS inputs,

detachable screen, automatic phonebook sync, Multipoint & AM/FM Radio, A2DP streaming Internet connectivity via 3G dongle or tethering for Apps including Google Maps, Roadtrip, Wikango, TuneIn & more

Search for and play your music simply by speaking the name of the album or artist Powerful audio platform that includes 3 sets of pre-outs and a built in 4x55W Mosfet amplifier.

 

Price$269.00

Gaming Console[Ouya]

Features: Ouya will include the Twitch TV application and access to

the On Live video game streaming service. It runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. 1.7 GHz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A9 processor. 8 GB internal flash memory. Supports Wi-Fi 802.11,Bluetooth LE 4.0,Ethernet port

connectivity, wireless controller input.

Price$99.00

Android Treadmill

Features: Built-in i-fit live features workouts powered by

google maps, training with Jillian Michaels. 10-Inch full-color touch screen with browser

powered by android. Space saver design with vertical folding

feature, dual-grip EKG heart rate monitor.

Price:$2499.00

Headphones[NOX Admiral Touch]

Features: A 2.4-inch touchscreen color LCD embedded in the right ear-

cup. Running Android 2.1 on an ARM11 chip with 1GB flash storage

and 256MB of RAM -- on top of a set of noise-canceling, 7.1 virtual surround sound wireless headphones that connect via both 2.4GHz and Bluetooth simultaneously. 

Price:Price not yet released

Android Watches:[Sony Smart Watch]

Features:- Initiate calling. Texting (pre-saved messages like "I'm busy"). View missed calls, Text Messages, Twitter, Facebook status

updates. Training app synchronizes countdown clock with your phone, can

also monitor heart rate. Listen to music.Compatibility:- All phones running Android 2.1 or higher.Battery Life:- 24 to 48 hours, depending on usage.Price:- $149

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