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Android Platform – Great for mobile apps developers and Users

Android has made its mark as a widely sought after operating system used for smartphones, google tv, netbooks and many tablets. Open handset design which is an association of around 84 hardware, middleware and software companies developed android. Android has made its mark as a preferred platform for smartphones.

Android works on a Java kernel with most of its applications being written in Java, C or C++. Multi touch and additional hardware like speedometers,gyroscopes, GPS, thermometers are available. Android eases the use for developers as the software development kit is easily downloadable for developing applications. It enables the phone to be tethered to be used as a Wi-Fi hotspot. HTC was one of the pioneers to use the android technology in their phones.

Android phones have attracted users because it has taken personalisation a step ahead. It offers its users five homescreens. Youcan easily customise widgets, home screens,applications and webpage shortcuts. Third party application download is allowed by android so you can be up to date with the famous applications.

Android has its own pros and cons compared to other operating system. The security has been repeatedly questioned after the attack of Trojan-SMS.AndroidOS.FakePlayer.a and infectious applications being withdrawn by google which infected android users all around the globe. Wi-Fi access points reporting has made users skeptical of the privacy. However inspite of all these issues android has presented itself to be a strong operating system for a faster experience with phones as well as tablets.This technology is certainly here to stay for a long time.