ANDROID

            Android is the operating system used for mobile phones such as smart phones and tablet computers based on Linux . Adroid was first released on October 5, 2007 , in cooperation Android Inc. and Google Inc. , a new company that makes software for mobile phones . Because Android has a bright prospect , then to develop more Android formed the Open Handset Alliance , a consortium of 34 companies for software , hardware and telecommunications which includes Google , Motorola , Intel , Nvidia , and much more . From the results of this cooperation eventually emerged two types of distributors Android system , ie which has a free license ( the Open handset distributors ) and which has the support of Google with Google Mail Services ( GMS ) her .

            Android provides an open platform for developers to create their own applications for use by a variety of mobile devices . Posel first to use Android as its OS was the HTC Dream , released on October 22, 2008 . And until now there has been at least there are 8 types Andoid OS versions that have been circulating in the world of mobile phones . The types of Android include:

Types of Android OS

1 . Android version 1.1

Andoid version 1.1 was released on March 9, 2009 by Google . Android version is equipped supported by the Google Mail Service with an aesthetic update to the application , alarm clock , voice search ( search sound ) , sending messages to Gmail , and email notification .

2 . Android version 1.5 Cup Cake

Android Cup Cake released in mid- May 2009 , still by Google Inc. . Adroid software development kit is equipped with a range of reforms , including the addition of several features , among others, the ability to record and watch videos with the camera mode , upload video to YouTube , upload pictures to Picasa directly from the phone , and Bluetooth A2DP support .

3 . Android version 1.6 Donut

Android Donut release on September 2009 displaying the search process better than previous versions . Besides Android Duut has additional features like gallery that allows the user to select the photos to be removed ; cameras , camcorders and interface the gallery ; Text - to-speech engine ; ability to dial contacts ; technological change text to speech . Android Donut also has a battery indicator and control applet VPN .

4 . Android version 2.0/2.1 Éclair

Android Eclair was released on December 3, 2009 . No changes include hardware optimization , improved Google Maps 3.1.2 , change the UI with a new browser and support for HTML5 , the new list of contacts , support flash for the camera is 3.2 MP, digital zoom , and Bluetooth 2.1 . Android Eclair is Adroid first came into use by many smartphones , the main features of Eclair is a total change of the structure and appearance of the user interface .

5 . Android version 2.2 Froyo ( Frozen Yogurt )

Android Froyo was released on 20 May 2012. Adroid version has a speed performance and application of 2 to 5 times that of previous versions . In addition there is the addition of new features such as support for Adobe Flash 10.1 , integration V8 JavaScript engine used by Google Chrome which accelerates the rendering capabilities of the browser , the application installation in SD Card , portable WiFi Hotspot capabilities , and the ability to auto update in the Android Market .

6 . Android version 2.3 Gingerbread

Andoid Gingerbread release on December 6, 2010 . General changes obtained from the Android version include upgrading the game ( gaming ) , improved copy and paste function , the display interface ( User Interface ) redesigned , support for video formats VP8 and WebM , new audio effects ( reverb , equalization , headphone virtualization , and bass boost ) , support the ability of Near Field Communication ( NFC ) , and the number of cameras that support more than one .

7 . Android 3.0/3.1 Honeycomb version

Android Honeycomb was released in early 2012 . An Android version designed specifically for devices with large screens such as tablet PC . New features available on Android Honeycomb , among others, support for multicore processors and graphics hardware acceleration . User Interface on Honeycomb is also different because it was designed for tablets . The first tablet using Honeycomb tablets Motorola Xoom which was released in February 2011 . In addition, a hardware production named Asus Eee Pad Transformer also uses the Android OS Honeycomb and is expected to enter the Indonesian market in May 2011 .

8 . Android version 4.0 ICS ( Ice Cream Sandwich )

Android Ice Cream Sandwich was officially announced on May 10, 2011 in the event Google I / O Developers Conference ( San Francisco ) , Google claims the Android Ice Cream Sandwich will be used in both the smartphone or tablet . Android Ice Cream Sandwich brings Honeycomb features to smartphones as well as the addition of new features such as unlocking the face recognition , data network usage monitoring and control , unified social networking contacts , photography enhancements , offline email searching , and sharing using NFC . The first phone that uses the operating system is the Samsung Galaxy Nexus .

9 . Android version 4.1 Jelly Bean

Android Jelly Bean also launched at the Google I / O last May 10, 2011 . Android version brings a number of advantages and new features, including keyboard input improvement , new design feature search , new UI and search through Voice Search faster . This version also features Google Now who can provide the right information at the right time . One is the ability to check the weather , traffic , or sports results . The operating system Android 4.1 Jelly Bean was first used in the Asus tablet , the Google Nexus 7 .

10.Android version 4.2 Jelly Bean

Feature photo for panaroma sphere , daydream as a screensaver , power control , lock screen widgets , running many users ( in tablets only) , the latest widget . Android 4.2 first introduced by LG Google Nexus 4