Sunday 28 August 2011

A Handheld Revolution, Driven By Software

Smartphones and tablets are software-heavy gadgets. By driving Android as a low-cost platform, Google is helping the proliferation of mobile devices.

WHAT IS ANDROID?


A free, open source operating system (OS) (software platform) for mobile devices. Any handset manufacturer can install this.

DO-IT-YOURSELF KIT

Android includes an operating system, user interface and

APPLICATIONS:

all the software to run a mobile phone, but without the propeirtary obstacles n rival platforms such as Microsoft windows, Nokia's symbian and Apple's iOS.

135 Million

Number of active Android devices across the world

250,000

The number of Android apps in the market

550,000

The number of Android devices are activated daily across the world, increasing at a rate of 4.4% per week.

WHY IT ROCKS

    By using Google's software kit, many small and independent manufacturers can push their brands, using design and marketing skills
    Contract manufacturers in China and Taiwan help in low-cost-manufacturing.

CONTENT MARKET

    Independence developers, publishers and broadcasters create games, content and various kinds of software applications or "apps" that help boost demand for Android devices.

A WEB OF PARTNERSHIPS

Android is delivered by global partnerships: 39 original equipment manufacturers and 231 telecom carriers in 123 countries, so far

FOODIE LABELS

    Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, froyo, Gingerbread & Honeycomb: Android updates, all named after desserts. Ice Cream Sandwich, the newest version, is expected within the next six months.

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