Nowadays we keep hearing gadget based on Android operating system. Why does these cool gadgets are based on Android. And how did Android capture this market. What make Android so special unlike other OS? In this article I'll let you know on how did Android rise and captured its domination on Mobile platform, A brief introduction.
 By Definition 'Android' means:

An automaton in the form of Human being!

Android is a software stack for mobile devices that includes an operating system, middleware and key applications. Android has the modified version of Linux kernel .

Android was initially started by Android Inc. And later acquired by Google giant, to improve their business and make a mark of their presence on the market. If you do not know, Applications for android devices are written in Java language.

Android Versions:

v1.5 cupcake

v1.6 donut

v2.0/v2.1 Eclair

 v2.2 Froyo

v2.3 GingerBread

v 3.0 Honeycomb

Ice-cream Sandwiched (Version not announced as of now)

Android over other mobile OS

The rise of Android is due to its availability as its an Open-Source software and anyone who knows programming are  eligible to make apps based on this platform. Developers can use the core OS functions to develop applications Unlike Iphone OS which is a closed system.
 
Multi platform support- SDK can be installed on windows,Linux and Mac OS .
Zero developmental cost – Tools for application development are downloaded for free.
Also the applications created by developers can be published in Android market place for users to download.

Android System Architecture

Android’s founders now working in Google  Andy Rubin , Rich Miner, Nick Sears , and Chris White.

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