1.4 Android Operating System
The Android operating system was developed by Android, Inc., which was acquired by Google in 2005. In 2007, the Open Handset Alliance™
http://www.openhandsetalliance.com/oha_members.html
was formed to develop, maintain and evolve Android, driving innovation in mobile technology and improving the user experience while reducing costs.
In this section, we walk through the evolution of the Android operating system, showing its versions and their key functionality. The Android marketplace is fragmented—many devices still use older Android versions—so it’s helpful for you to be aware of the features introduced in each version.
Android Version Naming Convention
Each new version of Android is named after a dessert, going ...
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