ANDROID

Android is a Linux-based operating system for mobile phones such as smart phones and tablet computers. Android provides an open platform for developers to create their own applications for use by a variety of mobile devices. Initially, Google Inc. buy Android Inc., newcomers who make software for mobile phones. Then to develop Android, formed the Open Handset Alliance, a consortium of 34 companies for hardware, software, and telecommunications, including Google, HTC, Intel, Motorola, Qualcomm, T-Mobile, and Nvidia.At the inaugural release of Android, 5 November 2007, with the Android Open Handset Alliance said it supported the development of open standards on mobile devices. On the other hand, Google released the Android code under the Apache license, a license is open standard software and mobile devices.Android version 1.1On March 9, 2009, Google released the Android version 1.1. Android version is equipped with an aesthetic update to the application, alarm clock, voice search (voice search), sending messages to Gmail, and email notifications.Android version 1.5 (Cupcake)In mid-May 2009, Google released a mobile phone using Android and the SDK (Software Development Kit) with version 1.5 (Cupcake). There are several updates including the addition of several features in this mobile version of the ability to record and watch videos with the camera mode, upload to Youtube videos and pictures to Picasa directly from the phone, A2DP Bluetooth support, the ability to automatically connect to a Bluetooth headset, animated scenes, and on-screen keyboard that can be adapted to the system.Android version 1.6 (Donut)Donut (version 1.6) was released in September by displaying the search process better than ever, the use of a battery indicator and control applet VPN. Another feature is the gallery that allows users to select images to be deleted; cameras, camcorders and interface the gallery; CDMA / EVDO, 802.1x, VPN, Gestures, and Text-to-speech engine; ability to dial a contact; technological change text to speech (not available on all phones; procurement VWGA resolution.Android version 2.0/2.1 (Eclair)On December 3, 2009 re-launched Android phones with version 2.0/2.1 (Eclair), changes were made to the hardware optimization, improved Google Maps 3.1.2, UI changes with a new browser and support for HTML5, the new list of contacts, support flash for the camera 3 , 2 MP, digital zoom, and Bluetooth 2.1.To move quickly in the competitive next-generation devices, Google held a competition to invest with the best mobile applications (killer apps - leading applications). This competition with prizes $ 25,000 for each selected application developers. The competition was held during the two stages of each step of the selected 50 best applications.With the growing and increasingly growing number of Android handsets, a growing number of interested third parties to distribute their applications to the Android operating system. Well-known application is converted into the operating system Android is Shazam, Backgrounds, and WeatherBug. Android operating system in the Internet site is also considered important to create native Android applications, for example by MySpace and Facebook.Android version 2.2 (Froyo: Frozen Yogurt)On May 20, 2010, Android version 2.2 (Froyo) was launched. General changes to previous versions include support for Adobe Flash 10.1, speed performance and application of 2 to 5 times faster, integration V8 JavaScript engine used by Google Chrome to speed up the rendering capabilities of the browser, the installation of applications in the SD Card, WiFi capabilities portable hotspot, and the ability to auto update in the Android Market application.Android version 2.3 (Gingerbread)On December 6, 2010, Android version 2.3 (Gingerbread) was launched. General changes obtained from the Android version include increased ability of the game (gaming), improved copy paste function, the display interface (User Interface) redesigned, support for video formats VP8 and WebM, new audio effects (reverb, equalization, headphone virtualization, and bass boost), support the ability of Near Field Communication (NFC), and the support amount is more than one camera.Android version 3.0/3.1 (Honeycomb)Android Honeycomb is designed specifically for the tablet. Android version supports larger screen sizes. User Interface on Honeycomb is also different because it was designed for the tablet. Honeycomb also supports multiple processors and hardware acceleration (hardware) for graphics. The first tablet is made by running the Motorola Xoom Honeycomb. Tablet devices with Android 3.0 platform will be available soon in Indonesia. The device called Eee Pad Transformer production from Asus. Indonesia plans to enter the market in May 2011.Android version 4.0 (ICS: Ice Cream Sandwich)Announced on October 19, 2011, Honeycomb to bring smartphone features and adding new features including unlocks with face recognition, data network usage monitoring and control, integrated social networking contacts, photographic enhancements, search for emails offline, and share information using NFC