ANDROID OSE M I LY E L L I SN I C K H E S S I O NI T 1 0 1

• Google developed Android OS

• Specific Phones and Tablets

INTRODUCTION

Windows is to Microsoft as Android is to Google

SOFTWARE

• Java based• Language of code

JAVA

APPLICATIONS

Usually written in Java language

APPLICATIONS CONTINUED….

Anyone can make application

OPEN SOURCE

• Free access for anyone• Not solely developers• Also users

ANDROID OPEN SOURCE PROJECT

• Software platform for any user

• Specific to apps

LINUX

• Open Source

• Kernel

• Core

SECURITY

• Apps open to everyone – Virus

• Certified Developers

SECURITY CONTINUED…

• Hackers rooting phone

• Not illegal, but voids contract with provider

COMPETING OPERATING SYSTEMS

Android OS vs. Apple iPhone OS vs. RIM Blackberry OS

COMPARISONS

• Android OS vs. RIM Blackberry OS

• Android OS vs. Apple iPhone OS

RECENT UPGRADES FOR ANDROID OS

• 2.3 Gingerbread

• 3.0 Honeycomb

• 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

2.3 GINGERBREAD

• Keyboard

• Improved UI

• Application Management

3.0 HONEYCOMB

• Notification Bar

• Keyboard

• Copy/paste improved

• Multiselect

4.0 ICE CREAM SANDWICH

• Multitasking

• Notifications

• Folders

• Favorites Tray

NOW…

• Millions Phones

• Millions Apps

THE FUTURE…

Open Source allows endless possibilities

WORKS CITED