HISTORY ANDROID
Android has become the most popular mobile operating system in the world. However, probably many who do not know how history so Android could meraksasa like now.
Google indeed is the developer of Android. But it's not the internet giant which gave it birth. Android was originally founded by Andy Rubin, Rich Miner, Nick Sears, and Chris White in 2003.
How does the history of Android, from before Google acquired through its heyday?
Google indeed is the developer of Android. But it's not the internet giant which gave it birth. Android was originally founded by Andy Rubin, Rich Miner, Nick Sears, and Chris White in 2003.
How does the history of Android, from before Google acquired through its heyday?
1. Founder Android Make Sure Google
"Is this interesting to Google?" that is asked Andy Rubin, Android founder Larry Page, founders of Google. That time was in 2005 and the two men met in the lobby of Google's headquarters.
This meeting was not the first. They had met three years earlier, when Rubin will release made smartphone called the Sidekick that uses Google's default search engine. At that time, Google has not so gigantic. Good relations continued walking and Rubin who invites met Larry Page. Rubin intends to show off Android.
Rubin later presentation to the Page that mobile phones increasingly reap popularity. But unfortunately, the mobile industry is stuck in the closed system. Rubin feel I have a solution to the Android open source mobile platform that can be installed all mobile phone vendors. Said Android has Linux spirit but it will be as popular as Windows.
At that time, Rubin actually not too want money from Page, but expect support. He considered going to attract more funding to come if there is support from big name Google. Not just the presentation, Rubin took out a prototype Android phone.
This meeting was not the first. They had met three years earlier, when Rubin will release made smartphone called the Sidekick that uses Google's default search engine. At that time, Google has not so gigantic. Good relations continued walking and Rubin who invites met Larry Page. Rubin intends to show off Android.
Rubin later presentation to the Page that mobile phones increasingly reap popularity. But unfortunately, the mobile industry is stuck in the closed system. Rubin feel I have a solution to the Android open source mobile platform that can be installed all mobile phone vendors. Said Android has Linux spirit but it will be as popular as Windows.
At that time, Rubin actually not too want money from Page, but expect support. He considered going to attract more funding to come if there is support from big name Google. Not just the presentation, Rubin took out a prototype Android phone.
2. Google Pull Up Android
Page also plays prototype. He knew that the PC will eventually lose popularity of mobile devices replaced. But Page thinks still less powerful phones and different software. Ads and Google services may be performed are not good on the phone.
But what scared Page is the mobile realm will be controlled rival, Microsoft. At that time, Windows Mobile is growing rapidly. Page wanted to act quickly to prevent that possibility.
Rubin drew attention Idea Page. In fact, he eventually decided not just support, but want to buy Android as a whole. Rubin was surprised, but obviously feel very happy.
Be Google woo Android in July 2005, estimated cost about USD 50 million. Technological universe was filled with speculation of what will Google do with Android.
Many think Google will release handsets under its own brand. Moreover, in 2007, Apple released the iPhone. But the allegation is false.
But what scared Page is the mobile realm will be controlled rival, Microsoft. At that time, Windows Mobile is growing rapidly. Page wanted to act quickly to prevent that possibility.
Rubin drew attention Idea Page. In fact, he eventually decided not just support, but want to buy Android as a whole. Rubin was surprised, but obviously feel very happy.
Be Google woo Android in July 2005, estimated cost about USD 50 million. Technological universe was filled with speculation of what will Google do with Android.
Many think Google will release handsets under its own brand. Moreover, in 2007, Apple released the iPhone. But the allegation is false.
2. Introduction Android
November 2007, Google held a press conference. Apparently no Gphone launched. But the formation of the Open Handset Alliance announced that Google was founded with 34 other companies, to develop the OS Open Source.
At that time, many people are still skeptical, especially competitors. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer assess Google's empty words. While Nokia thinks the OS is just plain Linux version and not a significant threat.
A week later, Google launched a free Android software developer kit on her website and entered the race the best application. Google has finally wafted intentions, they will release the OS to be used by many vendors.
HTC, Motorola and LG announced Android handset production plan. OS is completely free customized by the manufacturer. Google's mission is that more people will access Google services from Android. Android digadang will replace the PC.
"Android is a remake of the story of the internet and PC., And all that will happen next year," he said at the time that Google CEO, Eric Schmidt optimistic tone.
At that time, many people are still skeptical, especially competitors. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer assess Google's empty words. While Nokia thinks the OS is just plain Linux version and not a significant threat.
A week later, Google launched a free Android software developer kit on her website and entered the race the best application. Google has finally wafted intentions, they will release the OS to be used by many vendors.
HTC, Motorola and LG announced Android handset production plan. OS is completely free customized by the manufacturer. Google's mission is that more people will access Google services from Android. Android digadang will replace the PC.
"Android is a remake of the story of the internet and PC., And all that will happen next year," he said at the time that Google CEO, Eric Schmidt optimistic tone.
3. HTC Dream/G1
The first phone with Google's Android operating system was finally released in 2008. Made phone called the HTC T-Mobile G1 was launched in New York and was then staying digadang will shake the dominance of Apple's iPhone or BlackBerry smartphone.
The cell phone went on sale in the United States in October for $ 179 and in the UK in early November. The arrival of Android certainly sharpen the competition between Google and its rivals such as Apple, Microsoft and Nokia to create a future generation of mobile phone software.
Mobile G1 T-Mobile bundled the operator has a touch screen feature and sliding qwerty keyboard. Also given three color choices for the consumer that is black, white and brown. Features Wi Fi, GPS, 3 megapixel camera, email and instant messaging are also available in this handset.
G1 is equipped with some sort of online applications Google Gmail, YouTube, and also 'Google Maps Street View'. With Android handsets, Google wants to lead more and more people access the Internet and use search and advertising services that become the main source of income.
HTC Dream is quite popular though not sefenomenal iPhone. However, this is the forerunner of Android phones now rule the world.
The cell phone went on sale in the United States in October for $ 179 and in the UK in early November. The arrival of Android certainly sharpen the competition between Google and its rivals such as Apple, Microsoft and Nokia to create a future generation of mobile phone software.
Mobile G1 T-Mobile bundled the operator has a touch screen feature and sliding qwerty keyboard. Also given three color choices for the consumer that is black, white and brown. Features Wi Fi, GPS, 3 megapixel camera, email and instant messaging are also available in this handset.
G1 is equipped with some sort of online applications Google Gmail, YouTube, and also 'Google Maps Street View'. With Android handsets, Google wants to lead more and more people access the Internet and use search and advertising services that become the main source of income.
HTC Dream is quite popular though not sefenomenal iPhone. However, this is the forerunner of Android phones now rule the world.
4. Flock To Try Android
Google Android then attract more and more interest. In late 2008, the group established the Open Handset Alliance Google to support Android development managed to attract 14 new members which consists of various fields of technology companies.
The company is engaged in a variety of fields, ranging from mobile phone makers, telecom operators to chip manufacturers. Joining new company means further strengthens the position of Android in the mobile industry, especially to rival the popularity of Apple's iPhone.
New names are joining include major companies such as Sony Ericsson, ARM, Asustek, Garmin, Huawei Technologies, Toshiba, and Vodafone.
"The new members will develop a device that is compatible with Android, giving the necessary code to the Android Open Source Project, or support the ecosystem that will accelerate the availability of Android-based devices," said a statement from the Open Handset Alliance
Handset manufacturer Sony Ericsson for example, says it is working on Android devices are expected to be released mid-2009. While Samsung and LG are also preparing to release its first Android tenga.
The company is engaged in a variety of fields, ranging from mobile phone makers, telecom operators to chip manufacturers. Joining new company means further strengthens the position of Android in the mobile industry, especially to rival the popularity of Apple's iPhone.
New names are joining include major companies such as Sony Ericsson, ARM, Asustek, Garmin, Huawei Technologies, Toshiba, and Vodafone.
"The new members will develop a device that is compatible with Android, giving the necessary code to the Android Open Source Project, or support the ecosystem that will accelerate the availability of Android-based devices," said a statement from the Open Handset Alliance
Handset manufacturer Sony Ericsson for example, says it is working on Android devices are expected to be released mid-2009. While Samsung and LG are also preparing to release its first Android tenga.
5. Reign
After the HTC G1, other vendors such as LG, Motorola, and Samsung followed with the introduction of its first Android handset. Followed later by Sony. Some brands managed to reap huge popularity.
As a successful model of generating Motorola Droid from adversity. But unexpectedly, Samsung and ultimately a great success adopting Android, especially from the Galaxy S series was introduced in 2010.
Galaxy S has now emerged the three versions and still get a standing ovation. Other vendors did not want to lose, and racing competitions released Android with high specifications.
iPhone originally started lagging power. Now, Android phones row 59% market share in the segment of the global mobile operating system.
As a successful model of generating Motorola Droid from adversity. But unexpectedly, Samsung and ultimately a great success adopting Android, especially from the Galaxy S series was introduced in 2010.
Galaxy S has now emerged the three versions and still get a standing ovation. Other vendors did not want to lose, and racing competitions released Android with high specifications.
iPhone originally started lagging power. Now, Android phones row 59% market share in the segment of the global mobile operating system.
The Type and Version of Android
The type and version of the Android OS as we know it today is very diverse and continues to experience renewal after renewal. Currently, the Android OS has been a lot of versions with the following explanation:
1. Android 1.1
Android was first launched in 2007, but the operating system is starting to be released and applied to a variety of gadgets on March 9, 2009 ago. Android version 1.1 is the initial Android which is a new version of a touch in some applications, such a system for the user interface (user interface) is better, an hour and a few other standard applications.
2. Android 1.5 (Cupcake)
t only took less than 2 months, ie in May 2009 amended version of the Android back. Android version 1.1 and then refined with Android version 1.5, also known as Android Cupcake. Changes in the operating system Android Cupcake arguably quite a lot. Among them is the facility system to upload videos to Youtube, bluetooth wireless headset applications, display the screen keyboard, and display moving images are more attractive.
3. Android 1.6 (Donut)
Donut (version 1.6) was released in less than four months since the launch of the first Android Cupcake, ie in September 2009. Android Donut version has some better features than its predecessor, which is able to display the battery indicator on the phone, users can pick and choose which files to delete, zoom-in, zoom-out image to read the motion and direction of hand movement (gesture), the use of connection CDMA / EVDO, and so forth.
4. Android 2.0/2.1 (Eclair)
Still in the same year, the Android operating system released the latest version, the Android version 2.0/2.1 Éclair. Android Eclair launched by Google 3 months after the launch of Android version 1.6. With the launch of version 4 of the same year, eventually so many gadgets or handset development company began wanting to use and develop Android as the main platform used for their latest handset handset. This is where the era of the rise of Android that could break the display systems use doctrine was originally seen as less user friendly.
In this era, Google as the main developer initiated a competition of the best Android application development is divided into 2 sessions where each session to select 50 best applications and the winners receive a cash prize of $ 25,000.
5. Android 2.2 (Froyo)
7 months later Android again struck with the re-release of Android version 2.3, also known as Android Gingerbread. Gingerbread look very different from the previous operating system in which the Gingerbread look much more attractive and is able to support dual camera for video call. Not only that, the Android Gingerbread also began to concentrate on the ability to improve the quality of game applications (games) that run in it.
6. Android 2.3 (Ginggerbread)
7 months later Android again struck with the re-release of Android version 2.3, also known as Android Gingerbread. Gingerbread look very different from the previous operating system in which the Gingerbread look much more attractive and is able to support dual camera for video call. Not only that, the Android Gingerbread also began to concentrate on the ability to improve the quality of game applications (games) that run in it.
7. Android 3.0/3.1 (Honeycomb)
n May 2011 the Android version 3.0/3.1 or Android Honeycom released. Android Honeycomb is an Android operating system whose purpose is reserved for the use of Android-based tablets. Page manual (user interface) that is used in the Android version is also very different from those used on Android smartphones. It is of course due to the larger screen on the tablet as well as to support the use of hardware with higher specs used on the device.
8. Android 4.0 ICS (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android Ice Cream Sandwich or ICS also released the same year as Honeycomb, which in October 2011. Now, Android Ice Cream Sandwich operating system is one of the most widely used by smartphone developers who already have big names like Samsung, Sony, Acer Liquid smartphone Gallant ICS Acer E350 newest and heavyweight producers for use on other products their latest products.
So many new features are pinned on this operating system, among other features that maximize the photographic, graphic and image resolution, video quality, face recognition system and much more.
9. Android 4.2 (jelly Bean)
Android Jelly Bean is the latest version of Android at the moment. One of gadgets that use the operating system Jelly Bean is the Google Nexus 7 initiated by ASUS, the Taiwanese vendors that also became friends with the Acer hometown. The latest features of the operating system Android Jelly Bean is one of them is an increase in the ability of the on-screen keyboard for faster and more responsive, data search in contact with the Voice Search and others.
That is some information that can be presented by technology news site associated with the history of Android, the type and version of Android Operating System (OS) on this occasion. Hopefully this article provides new knowledge about the benefits as well as the Android operating system, which is now very popular among users of smartphones and tablet devices.