What is Android?

In simple words we can says that Android is an operating system (OS).Basically for mobile devices such as tablets,smartphones,wrist watch etc..
It is developed by Google and later the OHA (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.

History

1) Initially, Andy Rubin founded Android Incorporation in Palo Alto, California, United States in October, 2003.
2) The key employees of Android Incorporation are Andy Rubin, Rich Miner, Chris White and Nick Sears.
3) In 2007, Google announces the development of android OS.
4) In 2008, HTC launched the first android mobile.

Features of Android

The important features of android are:
1) It is open-source.
2) Anyone can customize the Android Platform.
3) Its have Linux kernel.
4) Its virus free.
5) Easy to update version,downgrade version and Reset Device.

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