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What is Android?

“Android is a software stack for mobile devices that includes an operating system, middleware

and key application.”

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replacement of components.• Dalvik virtual machine – optimized for mobile devices

.• Integrated browser – based on the open source

WebKit engine.• Optimized graphics - powered by a custom 2D

graphics library, hardware acceleration optional.• Sqlite – for structured Data storage.

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• Media support – for common audio, video, and still image formats.

• GSM Telephony – hardware dependent• Bluetooth, edge, 3G, and Wifi – hardware dependent• Camera, GPS, compass, and accelerometer –

hardware dependent• Rich development environment – including a device

emulator, tools for debugging, memory and performance profiling and a plugin for the Eclipse IDE.

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AndroidGoogleGI and the Android MarketAndroid platformDeveloper toolsAndroid programming

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Google’s Master Plan

Make the clod more accessibleKeep connectivity pervasiveMake the client more powerful

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Google

“We want the next killer application to be written for cell phones.”

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GI Technical SPECSQualcomm MSM7201A, 528 MHzROM 256 MBRAM 192 MB4.60in x 2.16in x 0.62in158 gramsLithium ion battery, 1 150 mAH

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3G (HSDPA)Touch screen, HVGA 320x480QWERTY keyboard3.2 megapixel cameramicroSD expansion slotGPS, compass, accelerometer

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Third party applications

Lifeaware.netMaverickAndroid locale

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Android Applications

Multiple applications, running simultaneouslyUser may switch between running applicationsBackground servicesCopy and paste

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Android Applications

Are written in a Java languageRun on the Dalvik virtual machine

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Distributing Android Application

Android marketSelf-publish on your own websiteUse a third party app store

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Android Market

$25 registration fee for developersDeveloper receives 70% of each saleRemaining amount goes to carriersGoogle does not take a percentage

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Android SDKEclipse plug inAndroid SDKAndroid emulatorCommand line toolsDocumentationExample application

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Intents

“an intent is a simple message object that represents an ‘intention’ to do something.”

“an intent is an abstract description of an operation to be performed.”

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Android Views

“a view is an object that knows how to draw itself on the screen.”

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• Threading• Security model• Internationalization• Power management• Android management• Data synchronization• WiFi aAPI• Bluetooth API

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What’s next for Android?

• More phones• Virtual keyboard• Bluetooth A2DP• Multi-touch?

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Respecfully submitted to:

Prof. Erwin M. Globio, MSIT

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