Android- Written in C (core), C++, Java (UI)
Android is a mobile operating system (OS) currently developed by Google, based on theLinux kernel and designed primarily fortouchscreen mobile devices such assmartphones and tablets. Android's user interface is based on direct manipulation, using touch gestures that loosely correspond to real-world actions, such as swiping, tapping and pinching, to manipulate on-screen objects, along with a virtual keyboard for text input. In addition to touchscreen devices, Google has further developed Android TV for televisions,Android Auto for cars, and Android Wear for wrist watches, each with a specialized user interface. Variants of Android are also used onnotebooks, game consoles, digital cameras, and other electronics. As of 2015, Android has the largest installed base of all operating systems.[11]
Initially developed by Android, Inc., which Google bought in 2005,[12] Android was unveiled in 2007, along with the founding of theOpen Handset Alliance – a consortium ofhardware, software, and telecommunication companies devoted to advancing open standards for mobile devices.[13] As of July 2013, the Google Play store has had over one million Android applications ("apps") published, and over 50 billion applications downloaded.[14]An April–May 2013 survey of mobile application developers found that 71% of developers create applications for Android,[15]and a 2015 survey found that 40% of full-time professional developers see Android as their priority target platform, which is comparable toApple's iOS on 37% with both platforms far above others.[16] At Google I/O 2014, the company revealed that there were over one billion active monthly Android users, up from 538 million in June 2013.[17]
Android's source code is released by Google under open source licenses, although most Android devices ultimately ship with a combination of open source and proprietary software, including proprietary software required for accessing Google services.[3]Android is popular with technology companies that require a ready-made, low-cost and customizable operating system for high-techdevices.[18] Its open nature has encouraged a large community of developers and enthusiasts to use the open-source code as a foundation for community-driven projects, which add new features for advanced users[19] or bring Android to devices originally shipped with other operating systems. The Android's success has made it a target for patent litigation as part of the so-called "smartphone wars" between technology companies.[20][21]
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Android's source code is released by Google under open source licenses, although most Android devices ultimately ship with a combination of open source and proprietary software, including proprietary software required for accessing Google services.[3]Android is popular with technology companies that require a ready-made, low-cost and customizable operating system for high-techdevices.[18] Its open nature has encouraged a large community of developers and enthusiasts to use the open-source code as a foundation for community-driven projects, which add new features for advanced users[19] or bring Android to devices originally shipped with other operating systems. The Android's success has made it a target for patent litigation as part of the so-called "smartphone wars" between technology companies.[20][21]
Sources : Wikipedia