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1. What is Android?


2. I want to develop for Android. What are the basics I need to know?


3. What makes Android different than other platforms available?


4. Which apps are Android core apps?



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Last edited by Rob; December 3rd, 2008 at 06:08 PM.

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tranzz

Android is an operating system developed by Google Inc. for use on mobile devices (read: "smart" cell-phones). It works in conjunction with a users gmail account to provide the traditional functions of a PDA. The users PDA data, (particularly contacts) which is useful for cell-phone usage, is maintained online, and synchronised with the android device continuously. gmail, and gmail instant messaging and voice messaging all work as critical, integral communications applications through the data functions of the cell-phone.

Android provides a GUI (Graphical User Interface) as an integral part of the OS, like Apple originally did and Microsoft did beginning with Windows 2000. Android's choice of data transfer / storage devices is ROM for boot, and internet for operation / update / data transfer.

Android is an alternative to iPhone, Palm OS, and Palm WEB-OS, Windows Mobile, and RIM Blackberry devices.

Android is apparently vegetarian, as it primarily eats apples, blackberries and plams.

tranzz

-the "show" functions weren't working for me on Firefox a minute ago

- I get "invalid link specified" from the above

mmoffatt12

Cant stream video on droid? Can this be fixed?

xanthias

Q: What is Android?
A. In a word, Linux. More specifically: "A Linux-based open source platform for mobile cellular handsets. Android was developed by Google and the Open Handset Alliance (OHA), a coalition of hardware, software and telecommunications companies oriented towards advancing mobile telephony standards."

What is Android? - Definition from Whatis.com - see also: android sdk

stukuz

A general question to me is: which features are hardware related, which are OS related, and which are carrier add-ons?

Some features are obvious- dual mics to eliminate background noise very cool hardware. LED flashes single or dual - very cool hardware.

Voice recognition, speech type, email synch, email program, etc - are these part of the OS or part of Tmobile, Verizon, or Sprint, or are they hardware dependent too?

Just curious. My choices are based on the apps I need, the service provider with coverage where I live, and the service plan costs.

Sprint has the best coverage and price plans where we live, but does not have a Google Nav on it's Androids that run 1.5. So it is another while with the Treo 755.

Healthy 2010 to all.

Mustafa

Hi,
Am using ubuntu9.04 as my os. today i have downloaded sdk with androids2.1 platform, eclipse3.5 and tried to install it. when am installing the eclipse it ask for androids plugins. i downloaded the plugin file manually and installed it.
as the final process of giving the sdk path in the eclipse-Windows-preferences-androids am encountring a problem as An error occured as automatically activating bundle.com.android.ide.eclipse.adt(265).
any one plz help me on this. thanks in advance.

melissab

vegetarian...hilarious

emporerlee

I recently purchased a HTC droid Incredible from Verizon. About two weeks ago, I made a trip to oversea and I got a shock of my life when I saw the Verizon bill. Vrizon charged me over $1,800.00 for data usage. I am not sure how that can happen. I was very careful to not doenload any data while visiting oversea. My question is does droid phone automatically download data on background if the phone is turned on even if I am not openning any web? Can anyone help me with this info so I can settle it with Verizon? Thanks

OLIVIA7

my downloads take forever and still dont dowload

Scooterman1

I've done a search, looked in the FAQ, and I can't find where it lists the number of posts, etc. to progress through the user levels.
Like: Member, New Member, Junior Member, Senior Member, etc. Can someone direct me to the right post?

Last edited by Scooterman1; August 11th, 2010 at 05:54 PM.

muzamal

hello there,
i have a problem with my x10: some of the sim cards dont work on it.
i do have signal but cant call someone or receive calls or send messages but i can use the internet.
thank u.

lococat615

Hello everyone i am new to having a android. I had a blackberry for a few years now. I am having truble setting up my sms ringtones and is there a reason why i recienve some email and text notications and not others? Also on one of my home screens it have my weather stock and news. Stack together but i dont want stocks on there how do i get rid of that. Please help. So fair i am very happy with my model sch-1500

happycappy

What is the difference from a ROM (custom or official) vs. a Theme (not wallpaper)?

rosieguahan

Can't preview attachments on gmail app. Keeps saying I need an sd card to download but there is an sd card. I have to go through phone browser to open attachments. What do I do to be able to open attachments on gmail app?

riz_05_06

hi guys im just using an china android can u pls help me how to update to newer ver where i can use fb chat? or flash games

prashant ravat

my adroid emulator screen very big so how can do it medium size?