An Introduction to Android


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What is Android?

Android™ delivers a complete set of software for mobile devices: an operating system, middlewareand key mobile applications.
Open
All application and Created equal
Breaking down application boundaries
Fast & easy application development

Tools

•Emulator
–Android applications may be run on a real device or on the Android Emulator, which ships with the Android SDK.
•ADB (Android Debug Bridge)
–The ADB utility lets you connect to the phone itself and issue rudimentary shell commands, such as copying files to and from the device.

Summary

•Benefits
–Open Platform/License Free
–Robust OS Kernel, Innovative Library Packages
–Ease App. Development
–Rapid Improvement
•Challenges
–Performance Consideration
–Hard to Integrate for Vendors
–Too Much Google Dependent
•Key Factor: Market Response