When we see or hear anything about smartphones the first thing come in our mind is "Android". Android is a globally popular mobile platform, and in 2020 the world is proceeding towards the 11th version of android. Android has been the best selling OS(operating system) worldwide on smartphones since 2011 and on tablet since 2013. In recent days, not only smartphones but also TVs(Smart TV) are also having android support where we can use it like an android device.
History Of Android
Today, everyone is using the technology madly but few of them are aware of the past history of that technology. Here, we have tried to give a very brief history about Android.
Android was founded in 2003 by Andy Rubin, Rich Miner, Nick Sears. Later on Google, Microsoft took part to develop the android software. The early intentions of the company were to develop an advanced operating system for digital cameras, and this was the basis of its pitch to investors in April 2004. The company then decided that the market for cameras was not large enough for its goals, and by five months later it had diverted its efforts and was pitching Android as a handset operating system that would rival Symbian and Windows mobile.
After many research and development, android came up with its numerous version update like "Cupcake", "Donut", "Eclair" and "Froyo". In 2013, during the announcement of KitKat version, Google explained that "Since these devices make our lives so sweet, each Android version is named after a dessert". This is why up to android version 9(Pie), all were named after a dessert. But in the year 2019, the historic practice of naming android versions after desserts ended and the 10th version of android was named as android "Q".
Versions Of Android
The versions of android which has been released from starting date to till date now is listed below:
- Version 1(1.0 - 1.1) : 2008 - 2009
- Cupcake(1.5) : 2009
- Donut(1.6) : 2009
- Eclair(2.0 - 2.1) : 2009
- Froyo(2.2 - 2.2.3) : 2010
- Gingerbread(2.3 - 2.3.7) : 2010
- Honeycomb(3.0 - 3.2.6) : 2011
- Ice Cream Sandwich(4.0 - 4.0.4) : 2011
- Jelly Bean(4.1 - 4.3.1) : 2012
- KitKat(4.4 - 4.4.4) : 2013
- Lollipop(5.0 - 5.1.1) : 2014
- Marshmallow(6.0 - 6.0.1) : 2015
- Nougat(7.0 - 7.1.2) : 2016
- Oreo(8.0 - 8.1) : 2017
- Pie(9) : 2018
- Android "Q"(10) : 2019
- Android 11 : 2020
Recent News About Android
Nowadays, android has became an integral part of our life. Android along with google has set up a vast community and for that they need people to develop their site. In the recent days, android development is considered as one of the most valuable subject. There is a lot of scope in android development. For developing it, a person need to know programming languages like java, kothlin. Even, small companies and startups use to create their own app with the help of this android development.
Pros And Cons of Android OS
Pros :-
- Large number of apps can be Installed.
- Large community support.
- Android developers have high job demand.
Cons:-
- Low specification mobile run slow.
- Many ads in apps.
- Virus attacking chances is there.