Just we need to know actually what is android?.
Android is a software package that Linux based operating system for mobile, tablets and computer.
Android OS developed by Google and later the OHA (Open Handset Alliance). Java language is mainly used to write the android code even though other languages can be used.
The goal of android project is to create a successful real-world product that improves the mobile experience for end users.
There are many code names of android such as Marshmallow, Lollipop, Kitkat, Jelly Bean, Ice cream Sandwich, Froyo, Ecliar, Donut etc.
What is Open Handset Alliance (OHA)
It's a consortium of 84 companies such as google, samsung, AKM, synaptics, KDDI, Garmin, Teleca, Ebay, Intel etc.
It was established on 5th November, 2007, led by Google. It is committed to advance open standards, provide services and deploy handsets using the Android Platform.
Features of Android
After learning what is android, let's see the features of android. The important features of android are given below:
1. It is open-source.
2. Anyone can customize the Android Platform.
3. There are a lot of mobile applications that can be chosen by the consumer.
4. It provides many interesting Software and hardware features like Camera, Photo Editing, NFC(Near Field Communication), WI-FI, Sensor, Weather details, Opening screen, Live RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds etc.
It provides support for messaging services(SMS and MMS), web browser, storage (SQLite), connectivity (GSM, CDMA, Blue Tooth, Wi-Fi etc.), media, handset layout etc.
Categories of Android applications
There are many android applications in the market. The top categories are:
Books & Reference
Business
Comics
Communications
Education
Entertainment
Finance
Health and Fitness
Libraries and Demo
Lifestyle
Media and Video
Medical
Music and Audio
New and Magazine
Personalization
Photography
Productivity
Shopping
Social
Sports
Tools
Transportation
Travel and Local
Weather.