What is Android?

Android

Android

Want to know what is android? Android is the operating system for Smart Phones like we have Windows for Computers. It is an Open Source Software built on open Linux Kernel under Google Alpha License.  It is actually a set of software which are an Operating System, a Middleware and Key Mobile Application.

Android Inc. was founded in California, USA in October 2003 by Andy Rubin, Rich Miner, Nick Sears and Chris White. It was conquered by Google on 17 August 2005. Android is build for developers to build Mobile applications. Android takes the full advantage of Mobile phone capabilities and the user can manage his Phone according to his needs. Latest version till now is the 4.0.3 released on Dec. 16, 2011. Android market will continue to grow and expand till the Application developers will keep coming up with new and innovative ideas.