What is Android – A Beginner’s Guide
For those of you who are new to the term “Android”, let me assure you that it’s not some unknown fruit plucked off a tree from Mars. Android is an operating system just like the Apple iOS and Blackberry RIM. But there is a difference – while Apple iOS is an the operating system that powers all apple devices and Blackberry RIM is the operating devices for only blackberry handsets, Android is powered by Google and runs on a wide variety of handsets and is not limited to a specific manufacturer or a specific type of device. That’s the beauty of Android!
So what’s the hype around Android?
Have you been wondering why there is such hype in the market for android devices? Almost everyone out there that isn’t using a Blackberry or an Apple wants an android device. Why?
The answer is fairly straightforward. Android is a futuristic operating system that is constantly being developed with state of the art applications and superior features to allow users to get more than what they bargained for. Powered by Google, android has been developed with the intention of creating a sharp operating system that constantly evolves to suit the needs of modern users. Mobile Phones, tablets and millions of other devices run on android because it has proven to be highly efficient and thus highly sought after by gadget freaks around the globe. There have been different versions of the operating system, each named after a different dessert, with the latest one being called Android Ice Cream Sandwich. Pair a fun name with a cutting edge operating system and people are bound to grab it with both hands.
Android is pretty cool and here is why! The operating system gives you the flexibility of having multiple home screens where you can save shortcuts to your favorite applications and widgets. Sounds great, doesn’t it?
You can download all the widgets and apps you want from the android marketplace and save it on your home screen to access them easily. Get real time updates from social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter right on your home screen. Android even lets you play music and browse through your pictures from your home screen. Everything you select loads up quickly and using the interface is extremely simple. Did I forget to mention the super fast web browser? Now that’s really cool!
Wondering what the Android Marketplace is?
You’re not the only one who does not know what the Android Marketplace is. It’s a place where you can download over 10 billion apps and widgets, allowing you to get the latest functionalities and apps right on your handset. Using the marketplace is really simple too. Select the Android Marketplace from your handset and wait for it to load up. Setup a Google account quickly and begin downloading everything you need. Choose from tons of categories such as games, movies, books and many others and get access to whatever you need on your mobile.
Android Ice Cream Sandwich
Now that we known what android is, let’s learn a bit about its latest version – Android Ice Cream Sandwich. Released in October 2011, Android’s Ice Cream Sandwich is the operating system’s latest version to hit the market. This version of android has seen some major enhancements to existing features as well as the launch of a whole bunch of new and exciting features for android lovers. Facial recognition unlock, enhancements to photography, unified contacts for all social networking sites, and many more advanced features make the Ice Cream Sandwich a loved Android version. This makes me wonder – if the Ice Cream Sandwich has so many futuristic features, imagine what the next version of Android will have to offer?
