Information

Android is an Operating System based on the Linux Kernel. It was mainly designed for mobile and tablet devices with touch screens.

Characteristics

Android:

• The platform adapts to screens with higher resolutions.
• Storage.
• Conectivity.
• Messaging.
• Web Browser.
• Java Support.
• Multimedia Support.
• Streaming Support.
• Additional Hardware Support.
• Development Enviroment.
• Google Play.
• Multi-touch.
• Bluetooth.
• Video calls.
• Multitasking.
• Voice-based Characteristics.
• Tethering.

Versions

• Android Beta.
• Android 1.0 Apple Pie.
• Android 1.1 Banana Bread.
• Android 1.5 Cupcake.
• Android 1.6 Donut.
• Android 2.0/2.1 Eclair.
• Android 2.3.x Gingerbread.
• Android 3.x Honeycomb.
• Android 4.0.x Ice Cream Sandwich.
• Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean (Gummy Bear).
• Android 4.3 Jelly Bean (Michel).
• Android 4.4 KitKat (Doger).
• Android 5.0 Lollipop.
• Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

Who uses it

Android is used by just about everyone on mobile and tablet devices, apart from those who use other Operating Systems like Windows Phone and iOS.