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Android Os Applications

The Android operating system is quite popular nowadays and there are more and more people who turn to buying an Android phone, because they are curious to see how the OS is working and how the apps run on such a phone. It is true that there are some cheap Android phones which are not very smooth when it comes to running applications, but there are some splendid phones, such as the Samsung Galaxy S3, which is absolutely incredible both in what concerns its design and its performance.

Android Os Applications (Source: techprone.com)

Android Os Applications (Source: techprone.com)

Even so, most Android phones can run any type of app, as long as it is compatible with the type of phone you have. The Android Market is one of the best places you can get all your Android OS applications from and the best part of it all is that there are hundreds of free apps you can download without problems. In addition to the free apps, there are also paid apps, and they usually come as full versions, with more feature and they are a lot more interesting.

Downloading and installing applications on your Android phone is very easy. Considering that the Android Market has such a user friendly interface, you will surely observe that each app has an Install button on its page. By hitting that button, you ensure that the app has been sent to your phone and instantly installed on your SD card. Things could not be any easier, if you ask me, and I really enjoy the Android Market myself, because I can find anything there.

Android Os Applications (Source: cdn9.mos.techradar.com)

Android Os Applications (Source: cdn9.mos.techradar.com)

Anything you can think of in matters of apps, you will find on the Android Market. Not to mention that each app is set in its corresponding category, making things even more easier for users who are trying to get a certain type of app and do not know where to look for it.

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July 28th, 2012 Vidican Sergiu

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Android Os And Privacy

The number of devices running on Android O.S. has increased significantly in the last period, and for this reason the privacy aspect is a very important part that has to be treated with attention by Google Android. In what regards the privacy policy of the Android O.S., this relates to the type of the personal information that is collected and received, and the mode this is used by Google Android.

For example, the Android O.S. is using the information about log files for various activities. Under a log file, the following information is provided: addresses of internet protocol, browser type, internet service provider, referring or exit pages, number of clicks for analyzing trends, site's administrator, a tracking of the user's movement, and various demographic info.

Android Os And Privacy (Source: kuandika.com)

Android Os And Privacy (Source: kuandika.com)

 

In what regards Web Beacons and Cookies, the privacy policy of Android O.S., is that these are not used for any of the following purposes:

  • for storing information related to preferences of visitors;

  • for recording some specific information on the web pages accessed or visited by the user;

  • for customizing the content of the web page according with the type of the browser the user is using, or any information sent by the user through his browser.

As Google is a third party vendor, he is making use or cookies for serving ads on Android O.S. The Double Click DART Cookie is used by Google with the scope of serving users ads that are selected according with the type of sites they are visiting, using their Android O.S. But here Android users are having the possibility to cancel this feature, by visiting Google ad and the content network privacy policy.

Android Os And Privacy (Source: 3.bp.blogspot.com)

Android Os And Privacy (Source: 3.bp.blogspot.com)

In addition to the technology used by ad servers or network to send ads to the visitor's browsers, these third-parties can also use JavaScript, cookies or Web Beacons for personalizing the content of the advertising that is seen by the visitor, and/or for measuring the effectiveness of their ads. Related to this matter, Android O.S. does not control and has no access over the cookies used by advertisers. But visitors are having the possibility to disable cookies by selecting the options available on their individual browser.

Android users interested in knowing more about the privacy policy of the third-party advertisers, should consult them directly, collecting information about the practices they use. As the privacy policy of Android O.S. does not apply to them, their activities cannot be controlled by Google Android.

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February 11th, 2012 Ciubotaru Nicoleta

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Companies Involved With Google Android

Android is an operating system created for various mobile devices, as smart-phones or tablets, and it was developed by Open Handset Alliance, a company led by Google. In the fourth quarter of 2010, Android was listed by Canalys as the best selling platform for smart-phones, in all over the world. When we are speaking about Android we think automatically at Google, but behind this operating system there are also many companies involved, and that have made possible the continuous development of Android.

Companies Involved With Google Android (Source: blogs-images.forbes.com)

Companies Involved With Google Android (Source: blogs-images.forbes.com)

The history of Google Android began with the acquisition of Android Inc by Google, in August 2005. In 2007, was formed a consortium with 84 software, hardware and telecommunication companies, under the name of Open Handset Alliance. This consortium was created with the goal of developing advanced standards for mobiles. The majority of Android codes were issued by Google, using a free software license, namely Apache License. The Android Open Source Project (AOSP) was created with the goal of assuring the maintenance and the continuous development of Android OS. In order to assure the functionality, Android is based on Linux kernel, and the libraries, middle-ware and APIs are written in C. The software application is running using a framework that has incorporated libraries compatible with Java, and that are based on the Apache Harmony. For the in-time compilation, Android is using the Dalvik virtual machine, for running the Dalvik executable, that in most of the cases is translated from the Java byte code.

Companies Involved With Google Android (Source: mondocellulari.biz)

Companies Involved With Google Android (Source: mondocellulari.biz)

In what regards the applications available for Android, these are created by third party developers, that have formed a large community. These applications are extending the functionality of Android devices. In December 2011, there were counted around 380.000 apps available for Android devices, and the number of downloads has exceeded 10 billion. The Android apps can be downloaded directly from developer's website, and from online stores.

Android Market in the most representative online store, from where owners of Android devices can download lots of useful and interesting applications. Most of the Android apps are developed in Java language, available with the Android Software Development Kit. Developers can also use other tools, as Google App Inventor or a Native Development Kit. At present, Android is running on a large number of mobile phones and tablets, issued by various manufacturers as Acer, HTC, LG, Motorola, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Alcatel, Cherry mobile, Huawei and many more others.

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December 19th, 2011 Ciubotaru Nicoleta

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Downloading Android 2.2 Froyo

Android 2.2, also called Froyo was launched on May 20, 2010 and made available for mobiles running on Android. This is a platform released for updating the previous version, and to include additional and developed features, changes on API and bug fixes. Among the changes included with the Android 2.2., we can count:

  • improvements on speed, memory and performance;

  • Chrome V8 integrated in the browser;

  • improvements on the Microsoft exchange support;

  • improved launcher for applications;

  • updates on Android Market app;

  • voice command via Blue-tooth;

  • support for uploading files, for numeric or alphanumeric passwords, and for Adobe Flash;

  • possibility to install apps on the memory card;

  • support for very high PPI display screens.

If your Android is running with a previous version on Android and want to upgrade to Froyo, here are some indications for how to download the Android 2.2. Most of the Android devices will receive a notification within a SMS message, informing that the update is available. The user can choose to install the update immediately, or to postpone it for another moment.

Android 2.2 Froyo Os Download (Source: cache.gawkerassets.com)

Android 2.2 Froyo Os Download (Source: cache.gawkerassets.com)

If you want to install the updates from computer, you will need a Micro SD card on the Android smart-phone, and a USB cable. After the update.zipfile is downloaded and saved in the computer, you need to configure the file extensions; if this is not done, it can cause errors on installation. When connecting the mobile to computer using USB file, the Android device has to be recognized as a mass storage device. The update file has to be copied now to the mobile, and after this the USB storage can be turned off. In order to prepare the device for updating, it has to be turned off first. In the recovery mode, you have to apply the SD card and select to start update. It will take few minutes to get the updates installed, and when the process is complete, you have to select to reboot the system, and the mobile will be shut off and rebooted.

Android 2.2 Froyo Os Download (Source: androidos.in)

Android 2.2 Froyo Os Download (Source: androidos.in)

The Android 2.2 OS can also be used by developers as a component to be downloaded for Android SDK. When the platform is downloaded, it includes a complete library and image system, and a number of emulator skins and sample applications.

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October 22nd, 2011 Ciubotaru Nicoleta

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How Much Memory Is Neede For Programs On An Android OS

Because Android is an open source mobile operating system, each manufacturer has taken the core of the system and they’ve customized it to make the best match with their devices. This means that even though all Android phones run the same system, each one of them is different in a certain way. While Google provides the nucleus of the operating system, manufacturers try to come up with certain things to make their own version the more appealing to the general public.

How Much Memory For Programs On An Android Os (Source: media1.android-apps.com)

How Much Memory For Programs On An Android Os (Source: media1.android-apps.com)

In most of the cases, Android operating systems are installed on the phones internal memory, on most Android phones this memory being more than enough, in some cases even exceeding 8 gigabytes. The operating system itself occupies a fairly small amount of this memory so the rest is available for user files and apps. Most Android smartphones have a large number of functions and features so the memory on these phones, especially the memory provided by the memory card, needs to be large in order to store music and HD media files.

How Much Memory For Programs On An Android Os (Source: media1.android-apps.com)

How Much Memory For Programs On An Android Os (Source: media1.android-apps.com)

The applications themselves don’t consume a large amount of memory, most applications found on the Android market having a size of just a few kilobytes. This means that even if the phone is set to allow the user to install apps only to the phone’s internal memory, this memory should be enough to install a large number of apps. The largest applications can reach as much as a few megabytes, but they never reach as high as 5 megabytes because of the simple graphics and small resolutions these apps use. Most Android apps are developed for their functionality and not for their graphics, while other work with data from the internet, case in which, nothing is permanently stored on the phone. With these kinds of apps, all you need to take care of is the cache memory. This should be set on a higher level if you know you tend to use a lot of online applications and it should be erased from time to time to make sure the phone will work as smoothly as possible.

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August 6th, 2011 Kovacs Eduard Andrei

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