11 INCREDIBLE THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW ABOUT ANDROID DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
April 7, 2023
Samantha Jones
The Birth of Android
Yes, you heard it right, Google did not design android. Android Inc. began in 2003 as a project of American technology. It was a team of 8 people working together to make something big. To acquire an investment, Andy Rubin, the founder of Android in 2005, had a meeting with Larry Page the co-founder of Google.
The team of 8 just did not manage to convince Google, they also were able to the right decision to sell Android to google for around $50 million at that time. Google promoted android to launch it as a giant in the industry and Now, Android development services are all that we know.
GOOGLE LAUNCHED ANDROID IN 2007
In November 2007, Google confidently launched the operating system that changed the world, Android. As it was first created for digital cameras, Google recognized its potential of it and decided to include it in smartphones. Android proved to be successful in smartphones with its user-friendly feature-rich nature. Google considered it to be a ground-breaking move in the history of Smartphones.
DIGITAL CAMERAS ONLY
Android that we use in smartphones was created as a platform for digital cameras. Realizing its potential, google later changed it to use it for the revolution of Smartphones. It was broadly accepted and effectively available.
HTC DREAM – FIRST ANDROID SMARTPHONE
Using Linux-based OS by google, the HTC dream was the first smartphone to ship with android. It had Android Version 1.0 with an upgrade to 1.6. it integrated and provided many apps for various Google services like Google Maps, Gmail, and many more.
ANDROID HAS MORE THAN 3 BILLION ACTIVE USERS
Android maintained its leading position in the tech market with a share close to 71.8 percent. It also controls a vast number of mobile devices in more than 190 nations from all over the globe. It has proved to be still growing in popularity with the number of users increasing every day and Android releasing innovative user-centric updates.
ANDROID VERSION NAMES
Android has a history of constantly upgrading by releasing versions named after sweet treats or desserts. The reason behind this is still unknown but till then you can enjoy the versions with your favorite treats.
ANDROID NAMING ORDER
This incredible fact about android is what we can bet on that you haven’t noticed. Android versions have been following a chronological order for their versions. Here is a list below:
- A for Astro (1.0)
- B for Bender (1.1)
- C for Cupcake (1.5)
- D for Donut (1.6)
- E for Eclair (2.0)
- F for Froyo (2.2)
- G for Gingerbread (2.3)
- H for Honeycomb (3)
- I for Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0)
- J for Jelly Bean (4.3)
- K for KitKat (4.4)
- L for Lollipop (5.0)
- M for Marshmallow (6.0)
- N for Nougat (7.0)
- O for Oreo (8.0)
- P for Pie (9.0)
Do you have a sweet treat starting with the letter Q?
THE GREEN GUY
Before the launch of the f=green guy, there were bots which were named Dandriod. The logo was created by Dan Morrill, who was asked to make something that is attractive and serves as the “eye candy” for the market. The logo that all of us call Android, is not called Android. Google unofficially calls him Bugdriod. Android means a human with a male robot appearance.
ANDROID IS OPEN TO ALL
As we already know, Android is open source. For better experiences, and more grasp on the code for the developers, Google has kept android open source to make it available for developers and businesses. This also gives a sense of innovation and provides accountability to restrict and control the work of others.
Another great thing about Android is that it provides greater access to information and opportunities that help people all around the globe to develop for the world with liberty.
GOOGLE CASHES OUT ANDROID.
Being an open-source platform, Google still generates a good chunk of revenue from Android. It opens room for all kinds of creativity, and innovation and provides diversity which favors Google. Through in-app- purchases, premium versions, and ads, Android is a source of generating revenue. As android is not only limited to smartphones, it is greatly used in wearables, and smart devices like fridges, TVs, and much more.
PHANDROID
A website that includes everything about android is a website called Phandriod. You can new trends, forums, and news about android there. It was the official website for android when google announced it in 2007.
CUSTOMIZATION
The access to make changes that meets your needs is something that made android popular. There are now dozens of ways how you can make the android look and feel like yours. Matching everything to your taste, android is user-centric and has a loyal customer base.
ALL THINGS CONSIDERED
There are many more things about Android that cannot be explained in a single post. From being a team of 8 to now having over 3 billion users, Android has proved his spot. Just in case you are looking for Android Development Services make sure to connect with us to turn your idea into reality.
