What is Android? its history and future
You probably don't need to ask what is Android. Android Phone is available at almost every home in India today. Android has become a very important mobile platform in the whole world by improving itself in a very short time. By the way, what is Android?
And we will know about its benefits, but many people are completely new in the world of Android and who do not have any information about it. In such a situation, this article will be very beneficial evidence for those people, along with those who have a lot of knowledge, they will also get to learn something new.
By the way, if I tell you the truth, many of us use Smartphones, but we do not know whether our mobile phone is Android or Windows or iOS. There is nothing to mind in this because everybody has different fields of work, then if I ask a teacher to drive, he might not be able to do it, in the same way, I should not ask him to teach a Driving. In the same way, not everyone has such information about Mobiles, that's why I always want to provide information related to Smartphones and other Gadgets for those needy and in collaboration with you in this purpose Have been successful to some extent.
Keeping the same objective in mind, today I am going to give you complete information about what is the Android Operating System, so that the next time someone asks you any other information related to Android Phones or Android Operating System, you are also able to answer it. It can be Because I believe that if you do not know any information, then there is nothing wrong with it, but if you do not want to know anything new then there is a lot of wrong in it.
What is Android
Android is not a phone nor an application, it is an operating system based on Linux kernel. If I say it in easy language, Linux is an operating system that is mainly used in server and desktop computers. So Android is just a version of Linux that has been created after a lot of modifications.
Android is an operating system that was designed to keep the mobile in view. So that all the functions and applications of the phone can be run easily in it. Whatever you see on the phone's display is all part of the operating system. Whenever you get a call, text message, or email, your operating system processes it and presents it to you in a readable format.
The android operating system has been divided into many versions and according to their features, operation, stability, which have been given different numbers. So if you have ever heard a name like Android Lollipop, Marshmallow or Nougat then let me tell you that all these are different version names of the Android Operating System.
History of Android
The original creators of the Android Operating System were Andy Rubin, which Google bought in 2005, and after that they were made the core of Android Development. Google bought Android because they felt that Android is a very new and interesting concept, with the help of which they can create a powerful but free operating system and which later proved to be true. With the help of Android, Google got a good reach of a younger audience, Also very good Android employees joined Google.
In March 2013, Andy Rubin decided to leave the company and decided to work in his second project. But even after this, there were no ups and downs in Android, and Andy Rubin's vacancy was filled by Sundar Pichai. Pichai, who hails from India, used to be the head of Chrome OS before, and his expertise and experience were well used by Google in this new project.
Android is a great mobile operating system
Android is such a great mobile operating system that has been made by Google, if seen, the software made by Google is used in almost all mobile phones in the world today. Except for Apple's iPhones only. Android is a Linux-based software system. Linux is open-source software and with it it is also completely free. This means that other mobile companies can also use Android Operating Systems. The distinguishing factor in this is that this brand's kernel. Hosts Android's Central Core, which is essentially a strip code and helps the software to operate.
Versions of Android
Below I have mentioned the different versions of the Android Operating System. These are the versions that Android has released so far. And maybe we have used many for the last few years and still do.
Android 1.0 Alpha
Android 1.1 Beta
Android 1.5 Cupcake
Android 1.6 Donut
Android 2.1 Eclair
Android 2.3 Froyo
Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Android 3.2 Honeycomb
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Android OS Evolution - Travel from Android Beta to Pie
I think all of you must be using Android Phones, or even using Tablets that use the Android Operating System. Let me tell you that Android was developed by Google and Open Handset Alliance. After that Android has been releasing its brand new versions since November 2007. One interesting thing is that Android Versions are given a special code name and are released in alphabetic order. This work is being done since April 2009. Its different names are such as Cupcake, Donut, Éclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice cream sandwich, Jelly Bean, KitKat, Lollipop, Marshmallow, Nougat, Oreo, and Pie. Seeing the name, you must have come to know that it is named after desserts from all over the world.
Android Versions and their features
Now I am going to tell you about different versions of the Android Operating System so that you will come to know what changes Android has brought in different versions.
Android Beta
Android 1.0
This was the first commercial version that was released on September 23, 2008. It had many features such as Android Market application, Web browser, zoom and plan full HTML, and XHTML web pages, camera support, access to web email servers, Gmail, Google contacts, Google Calendar, Google Maps, Google Sync, Google Search, Google Talk, YouTube, Wi-Fi, etc.
Android 1.1
This version is also known as "Petit Four" and was released on February 9, 2009. The facility of longer in-call screen timeout was by default when you use a speakerphone. Along with this, there was also a facility to save attachments of messages.
Android 1.5 Cupcake
This Android 1.5 version was released on April 30, 2009, and was based on Linux kernel 2.6.27. This was the first version that was named after a dessert. This updated version had many features such as support for Widgets, third party virtual keyboard, video recording, and playback, animated screen transitions, etc. and with it, you could upload videos to YouTube and photos to Picasa.
Android 1.6 Donut
It was released on September 15, 2009, and was based on Linux Kernel 2.6.29. This version had many such features as multilingual speech synthesis, gallery, camera, camcorder, etc. With this, it also supported WVGA screen resolutions.
Android 2.0 and 2.1 Eclair
Eclair was released on October 26, 2009, which was based on Linux kernel 2.6.29. This change also had many features like expanded account sync, Exchange email support, Bluetooth 2.1 support. With this, by tapping the contact's photo in it, you could also call, SMS or email someone, with it, there was also the facility of search all saved SMS and MMS. Along with this, other facilities like new camera features, improved typing speed on the virtual keyboard, improved google maps 3.1.2 were also available.
Android 2.2 Froyo
Froyo means Frozen Yogurt and was released on May 20, 2010, and was based on Linux kernel 2.6.32. It also had some new additional features such as integration of Chrome's VS JavaScript engine into the browser application, improved Microsoft Exchange support, improved application launcher, Wi-Fi hotspot functionality, quick switching between multiple keyboards, etc. In Froyo, you also supported Android Cloud to Device Messaging service, Bluetooth enabled car and desk docks, numeric and alphanumeric passwords.
Android 2.3 Gingerbread
December 6, 2010. Gingerbread was released, based on Linux kernel 2.6.35. It had many features like extra-large screen sizes, faster text input in the virtual keyboard, enhanced copy-paste functionality, support for Near Field Communication, New Download Manager. etc. With this, Gingerbread and many other things were supported like multiple cameras on the device, improved power management, concurrent garbage collection, etc.
Android 3 Honeycomb
This version Android 3.0 was released on February 22, 2011. It was based on Linux kernel 2.6.36. It had a new virtual and "holographic" user interface with which added system bar, action bar, and the redesigned keyboard was also attached. Along with this, other features like multitasking allows multiple browser tabs, provides quick access to the camera, support video for a chat using Google Talk were also available.
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
The Ice Cream Sandwich version was publicly released on October 19, 2011. Its source code was made available on November 14, 2011. With the help of this version, folders could be easily created, many features were available such as separation of widgets in a new tab, integrated screenshot capture, better voice integration, consist of face unlock, with a customizable launcher, improved copy and paste functionality, built-in photo editor, improved camera app with zero shutter lag, Android 4.0 consist of Android Beam a near field communication feature and support WebP image format.
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Google released Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) on June 27, 2012. and was based on Linux kernel 3.0.31. The main objective of this version was how to increase the functionality and performance of the user interface. This version has many features like bi-directional text, ability to turn off notifications on apps, offline voice detection, along with Google Wallet, shortcuts and widgets, multichannel audio, Google Now search application, USB audio, audio chaining, etc.
In its second version, which was 4.2, it had many new features such as a newly redesigned clock app and clock widgets, multiple user profiles, Photospheres, Daydream ScreenSavers, etc.
Android 4.4 KitKat
Google released Android 4.4 KitKat in October 2013 along with the Nexus 5 Smartphone. This is the first time in the history of Google that Google has partnered with another brand for Android mascot. Yes friends Google did a huge marketing campaign with Nestle to promote KitKat.
The main objective of the company was to make this new Operating System even more efficient, faster, and less resource-intensive. This Operating System could also run in low-end hardware and older hardware so that other manufacturers could use it in their existing models. This also gave them more encouragement. It also had some very special features about which I have mentioned below.
Google Now in the home screen
New dialer
Full-screen apps
Unified Hangouts app
Redesigned Clock and Downloads apps
Emoji
Productivity enhancements
HDR +
Android 5.0 Lollipop
When Android Lollipop was about to be released, there was a lot of whisper among the people about its name, some giving it Licorice, some Lemonhead, and some giving it the name of Lollipop. And when it was released on October 15, 2014 it was renamed Android Lollipop. Many such features were adopted in it which were not exist before.
Improved Material Design, excellent color interfaces, playful transitions, and more.
Multitasking was redefined so that it could work even better
Some changes have been made in the notification so that you can view all notifications simultaneously in HomeScreen and can also cancel it.
Best Battery Life
This Operating System has not only been limited to the phone itself but now Android Wear has also been promoted so that you could use it in your hands.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
This version of Android was released on October 5, 2015. It was very similar in appearance to the previous Operating System. But some important changes were brought in it which made it somewhat different. I have mentioned some such features so that you can get more information about it.
With the help of Google Now on Tap, you can do other work without closing any app. In this, you just have to press the Home button for a long time and Google Now will be overlaid with your current app.
There was a slight improvement in Cut & Paste, So that the user has ease of use.
From Voice Search directly Lock Screen, previously only camera and the emergency call could be made but now Voice Search can be done easily with it.
Great Security
Changes in App Permission, in which earlier users had no rights over it, it means that users could not change it but now it can be changed for which you must first go to Settings> Apps> [tap a particular app]> Permissions Features can be turned On and Off.
Google Setting in one place
For Smart Lock Passwords
Better Power Saving Options for which you have to follow this path Settings> Battery> Battery optimization (available via the menu in the top-right corner)
New UI tuner setting
With this, you can also easily edit the Quick Setting Menu.
Android 7.0 Nougat
Android Nougat was released with Google’s Pixel (Pixel XL) phones on October 4, 2016. It had many exciting features that were not present in the earlier Android Versions.
Night Light through which you can easily fall even at night without any trouble, For fingerprint swipe down gesture, all you have to do is swipe your finger across the screen.
Daydream VR Mode,
App Shortcuts,
Circular app icons support,
With this, some special features were also made available for Google's Pixel users.
For example
Pixel Launcher
Google Assistant
Unlimited original quality photo/video backup to Google Photos.
Pixel Camera app
Smart Storage: As soon as storage is over, storage deletes the old backup so that a new store can be created.
Phone / Chat support
Quick Switch adapter for wired setup from Android or iPhone.
Dynamic calendar date icon.
Android 8.0 OREO
This was a much better Android Os update which has been replaced by the new update, if I say more about it then this Android 8.0 Oreo was released on August 18, 2017. Currently, you can use it on a few devices such as Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus Player, and the Pixel C. and other SmartPhones will be available by the end of 2017. Now let's know what new features are there in this Android update.
Enhanced Battery Life
Picture-in-Picture (PiP) According to this, if you are watching a movie and if you have to send an email then you can easily do this work
Smart Text Selection
Notification dots, in which if some new notification comes in any apps, then it will be seen on it.
Better Google Assistant
New Autofill feature
Wi-Fi Awareness, In this, your mobile will automatically start itself by coming into a wifi zone.
More Safe and Secure
Android 9.0 Pie
The most recent Android Operating System update is now. This Android 9.0 Pie Operating System has been officially released on August 6, 2018. It has been named Android Pie and has many new and exciting features that make it special. If you have a Pixel smartphone, then you will get all the updates of Android Pie very comfortably but only digital detox elements Excluding.
Other Android smartphones such as Xiaomi, Sony, Oppo, Vivo, OnePlus, and Essential will get these updates within a few months. Google itself has stated that all these devices are only part of their Beta program.
Now let's know what new features are there in this Android update.
Adaptive Battery: Adaptive Battery has been used in it, which uses machine learning to make apps function properly. Apart from this, apps are used in an energy-efficient manner so that they are turned ON only if the user does not use them, then they remain in an inactive condition.
Adaptive Brightness: It provides ambient lighting according to your personal preferences, and makes those adjustments for you in the background.
App Actions: This is a very new feature in which Os can predict what action you are going to take next on top of the user's app use. This app can be about predictions.
Android Dashboard: It has been specially designed to understand the habits of the user, which can provide you meaningful engagement. It can show you how many times you unlock your phone, how many notifications you received, how many apps you used. With this, it gives you control of how and when you are spending your time.
App Timer: This feature gives you control over how long you want to use your apps, at the end of the time it provides you with notifications. This is going to be very important for those who want to use their time properly.
Slush Gesture: With this feature, you can turn your phone and automatically bring it to Do Not Disturb mode.
Wind Down Mode: In this feature you just have to tell the Google Assistant about your bedtime and when that time is near, it automatically turns on Do Not Disturb and turns on the greyscale mode of your screen is.
Android 10
Android 10 is Google's latest Mobile Os, which has not yet been released. After Android P, many new features have been added to it, and keeping in mind the safety and security of the users, new safety features have also been installed in it.
Now let's also know about some special features of Android 10
Better Permissions Controls
Compared to the rest of the Android version, we will get to see much better permission control in it, so that the user will get more control over his phone.
Gonna provide support to foldable phones
It has been heard that Samsung and other companies are going to launch foldable phones soon and in such a situation they will need a new Operating System. So it has already been tailored to foldable phones.
Faster sharing: In this, sharing can be done much faster than the first Os version. Which is going to be very useful for users later.
Built-in screen recording: It has the facility of built-in screen recording so that screen recording can be done easily.
In-app settings panel: There are many such settings provided in the In-app settings panel that can increase the user's usability.
System-wide dark mode: This was a much-awaited update that was desired by many android users. So they have provided system-wide only dark mode in the new update.
Depth formats for photos: In photos too, he has used depth formats to make this better, so that the resolution of photos can be greatly improved.
HDR10 + Support: It has now started supporting HDR10 + as well.
New theming options: In this, many new theming options have been provided so that now users can easily choose their desired theme.
Better privacy protections in Android: Android had already promised that they will strengthen the privacy protections of the new OS even further and they have done the same with this new OS.
Do Android updates cost money?
Downloading and installing Android Updates is absolutely free. By updating, you can find many new features on your mobile phone. And with this, the speed and performance of your Android Phones increase with each update.
In mostly new and high-end Android phones, you can get new Android updates first. Yes, let's assume that you will get at least one update in all Android Phones and maybe you can get updates twice in any phone.
Android's Biggest Competitor is Apple Phone
Apple started both the SmartPhone and Tablet industries together when they released the iPhone in 2007 and the iPad in 2010. Both of these were not only good in the market but also supported a lot by the people. In the same way, Android has acquired a significant amount of possession all over the world. If we talk about popularity, then Apple is still performing better than Android. Similarly, if they are placed in a serial number less than the more popular, then the first number can be placed second by Apple and Android in third place.
This "Open Source" Model makes Android unique
The biggest competition of Android SmartPhones and Tablets comes in Apple iPhone and iPad. The biggest difference between these two operating systems is that Android's OS is Open Source and Free, while Apple's iOS is completely closed meaning that nothing can be tampered with. For example, in iOS we cannot change the default browser from Safari to Google Chrome.
In Apple, you have many restrictions on these default apps, which makes it a big problem to use them and you cannot even try anything new in it.
At the same time, with Android being Open Source, you can use your desired apps in it. The use of these two is very old, here I want to tell you one thing that all this is a matter for personal preference. The rest is up to you which type of SmartPhone you want to use.
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