Android is always interesting to be discussed. Such rapid technological sophistication forcing software developers to continue to innovate. One proof of the sophistication of technology today is the birth of Android. Android itself is an operating system designed primarily intended for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers. For Android users the following interesting facts you might not know. How to start the Android project? What makes them run alone amid technological competition increasingly crowded? Then who is currently the largest Android users?
This is all answers from the previous question as well 5 unique facts about Android.
1. Android is not created by Google
Yes, Google is not the creator of the Android OS. In fact, Android developed by Android Inc. in Palo Alto, California. The company was founded in October 2003 by Andy Rubin, Rich Miner, Nick Sears and Chris White. The original intent to develop an operating system for digital cameras. However, when he realized that the digital camera market is not big enough then they switch to a smartphone operating system to compete with Symbian and Windows Mobile (Apple iPhone has not been released at the time). In the same year, Andy Rubin ran out of money. On August 17, 2005, Google acquired Android Inc. After the acquisition, Google retains key employees of Android Inc., including Rubin, Miner and White. Since that time Andorid rapidly growing and developing its mobile device platform.
2. The Android Operating System is developed on Linux
Basic Android operating system developed from the Linux kernel. Google has made a lot of changes that have been adapted to the needs of the market that Android has surpassed the original basis of the Linux kernel. And you know that when it was first developed by Android Inc., there are two updates that Astro 1.0 and 1.1 Bender. Under the management of Google, whenever Android to update them to name a dessert or snack food sugar that sounds unique. For example, Android 1.5 Cupcake followed next update 1.6 Donut. The latest version is 4.4 KitKat, which was released on October 31, 2013
3. Android is Open Source
Android OS is open source software which Google release the code under the Apache License. Android Open Source Project (AOSP) open source code that allows users to modify and distribute freely. Android also has application developer community (apps) that further extend the functionality of the device. This is what makes Android growing far more rapidly than its competitors. In October 2012, there were approximately 700,000 apps available for Android and about 25 million applications have been downloaded from Google Play, the main application store Android. On a survey April-May 2013 discovered a new fact that Android is the most popular platform for developers and has been used by 71% of mobile application developers.
4. The first Android phone was the HTC Dream
HTC Dream is the first mobile phone that uses the Android OS. Mobile phones manufactured by HTC using Android version 1.0 which was first released on September 23, 2008. Now that Android has been operating at about 109 different phones, 80 tablets and eReaders are many uses 6 operating system is when compared to the iPhone 5, iPod 4 and iPad that runs on iOS 3.
5. Android users more men than women
Demographically, Android users in the US more men than women. According to data from eMarketer released in May 2013, the percentage is 31% male, while women 26%. Most users are 18-24 years old and younger by 43% and 40% aged 25-34. Android users use their phones more than just SMS and telephone. Approximately 34% of their time is spent to check email and 21% play games. And the game Angry Birds occupy the top position.
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