Android Mobile Apps Foundation

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Android is a new operating system which is based on Linux kernel. It has user interface based on direct manipulation, touch screen mobile phones, tablets and computers. This operating system takes input from touch screen with the help of human finger or touch stick. We can swipe, tap, and pinch the screen to manipulate objects on screen. Now a Day we have multi touch option in android phones. This technology is also used in devices like televisions, digital cameras, game console and some other electronic devices. The source code of android is released by Google, and it is kept open source so that anyone can develop the code. Open source nature of android OS encourages large number of developers to build the community-driven project which can add some new features for users. This technology got popular in very less time because of the ready-made, low cost, customization option given for their operating system. We can call our cell phones as “smart phones” because of this new android technology. Android application is software for mobile application which runs on smart phones or tablets. We have several thousands of android applications on Google play store. We can download many applications from play store and use it on our devices. Most of the applications in android are developed in java with the help of android software development kit. This development tool includes the libraries, debugging tool, and some sample code which helps to develop the android application. The format for android application is “.apk”. Some Features of Android Operating System: Messaging services in android: We can send text messages and Multimedia messaging service form one device to other. Web browser: Android devices support web browsers which are used to search information on internet and many other tasks. Multi touch support: It supports multi touch on screen to manipulate or operate the device. Multitasking feature: Android supports multitasking, it can handle many task at a time. Voice based command: We can give voice commands to android device to do some task. Many devices has function of voicecalling. Screens capture option: We can take screenshot of the screen. Video calling feature: Some handsets allow you to have video chat to other. Multiple language support: Android supports many languages so that it is very user friendly. Bluetooth support: With the help of Bluetooth we can share files to other devices. Media support in android: Android supports many latest media formats for audio and video like MP4, AVI, Xvid, AMR, MP3, MIDI, JPEG, PNG, GIF, and BMP. Streaming media support in android: Android supports some streaming Medias like HTML5, adobe flash streaming, HTTP dynamic streaming. Tethering: Android OS supports tethering, it allow you to make your device as wireless wi-Fi hotspot. Connectivity Support in android: Android support GSM/EDGE, WiFi, NFC etc. Updated on 16 February, 2023