Technical innovations are created with more and more impressive characteristics of the "filling". The latest models come off the assembly line already more powerful than some stationary computers familiar to users. At the same time, they become more compact and more perfect, not to mention the built-in features and applications. The technology race is gaining momentum. She captured not only the developers of the gadgets themselves, but also the creators of the operating systems for them. This time we will plunge into the history of the origin of the Android OS.
This OS is today perhaps the most popular. The makings of her appearance were back in 2007. The official release date is 2008. The Android operating system was developed by the creator of the original Linux OS, Linus Torvalds. It also formed the basis of the new mobile platform. Initially, it was developed as an OS exclusively for smartphones. Therefore, the system requirements requested almost minimal, and also did not use a large amount of RAM for work. For this, as well as for a number of other advantages, this OS quickly became popular.
Of course, the communicator became the “pioneer”. But then this OS began to be used in a more complex technique. The first device on which the Android operating system was previously installed was the Skytone Alpha 680 netbook. Although, if we examine its technical details in more detail, the capabilities of this gadget were more similar to a smartphone than to a computer. And this event happened in not so distant 2009. Now, as you can see, the Android operating system for PC has become the most optimal solution. It stands on mobile devices, tablets, laptops, ultrabooks and other representatives of the world of high-tech innovation.
The main advantage of Android over the same Windows is its free distribution. All updates and upgrades for the base OS are released completely free of charge. In addition, in 2008 the source code of the platform was published. This greatly facilitated the possibility of developing proprietary applications, which the most tenacious craftsmen certainly took advantage of. Nowadays, the notorious Google company had a hand in this . She invested a lot of money in order to become a partner in a fast-growing OS. As a result, for the most part, the operating system was the winner. Google, Android, as well as specialists from these companies jointly developed a special "store" for applications. Until 2012, it had one name, which later changed, becoming a specific mention of an OS partner. From the Android Market, the store has evolved into Google Play. However, the meaning of this has not changed. Here, users of any of the gadgets on this OS can, for a small amount or even free of charge, download to their device an interesting branded game, a favorite theme, or a convenient application. The catalog is constantly updated.
Now the Android operating system occupies one of the leading positions in the market. It loses, perhaps, only iOS, which is the property of Apple. However, the "brainchild" of Steve Jobs has a number of shortcomings, which become the main motivation for acquiring not an iPhone, but, say, a Samsung Galaxy series smartphone. Apple gadgets, of course, boast a proprietary patented style and high definition screens. However, the cost of such devices is an order of magnitude higher, but as for functionality, irreconcilable disputes are ongoing between fans of both companies. Yes, and iOS itself has a catalog of exclusively paid applications. In terms of money, which, of course, each of us seeks to save, the Android operating system is very ahead. Based on the foregoing, we can conclude that this OS is intended for those who do not want to overpay for just one brand.