The term "Android" is the hot topic of the tech world since its launch of by Google. But, what is Android? How useful it is?
Android:
Android is a software platform and operating system for mobile devices, based on the linux kernel first developed by Google and later the Open Handset Alliance. It is the first, complete, open and free mobile platform and includes an operating system, middleware and key applications.
It allows mobile software developers to create new applications using Android SDK. Applications are written using the Java programming language and run on a custom virtual machine which runs on top of a Linux kernel.
Features of Android Software:
Android includes an Application framework enabling reuse and replacement of components, Dalvik virtual machine optimized for mobile devices, Integrated browser based on the open source WebKit engine, SQLite, Media support, GSM Telephony, Bluetooth, EDGE, 3G, Camera, GPS, compass, accelerometer.
Features of Applications using Android:
# Applications will have no borders. Through standard APIs, these applications can enter core mobile device functionality and also transfer capabilities for other applications to use.
# Any application can be replaced or extended.
# Applications can easily embed common web design codes like HTML, javascript and style sheets.
# Applications can run in parallel, one side running in the background and giving notifications in the front. Android's multitasking environment reminds me of JAVA's multiplatform environment feature.
Android is designed for the everyman. So teenagers might use the social networking applications and built-in GPS to stay connected to friends onm mobile and housewives may use its barcode-scanning and price-comparison features to save money on their weekly shop.
In all, Google has helped develop a software that handset manufacturers can install in their devices.
The first phone running Google Android is the T-Mobile G1. The phone was demonstrated in September, 2008, and went on sale on October 22.
The G1 runs Google's Android and is designed to bring the desktop computing experience to mobile devices. Scores of mobile phones in coming time will be launched that run Android - the G1 being the first in a long line of "Google phones".
Google had already lined up a series of hardware component and software partners.
Samsung, LG Electronics and Motorola are ready to produce phones that run on Android.
Apple has announced a similar inititiave which allows developers to create software for the iPhone.
If Google can bring out a perfect mobile device software through its Android platform, then it will not only be first in the line for online domination, but it also has the potential to gather mass audience all over the world. Also, Android has to find place in different forms, especially in developing nations where no. of mobile users is increasing exponentially.
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TATA Tele Services Ltd and Canada-based Research in Motion (RIM), a global leader in wireless technology announced the launch of the dual mode (CDMA + GSM) BlackBerry smartphone in India. The stylish BlackBerry 8830 world edition smartphone will soon be available countrywide. Together with a 'One World-One Number' R-UIM (removable user identity module) card powered by Tata Indicom, users can access email and data as well as make and receive domestic and international calls nationwide on the Tata Indicom CDMA network in India and around the world on GSM/GPRS networks.
Design : It employs the thicker, wider PDA form factor found in the GSM-only BlackBerry 8800. At 4.4 x 2.6 x 0.5 inches and 4.7 ounces, it has a nice heft and feels solid in your hand.
Features : It has a sleek and stylish design with a full QWERTY keyboard, intuitive trackball navigation system and large bright display, high speed email and messaging capabilities, the CDMA-based BlackBerry® 8830 World Edition offers international roaming capability on GSM/GPRS networks.
Some of the powerful features include email, built in GPS, WI-FI support, maps, browser, instant messaging, organizer, media player, and much more.
The BlackBerry 8830 is enterprise friendly. Options like the Browser, organizer, corporate data access, BlackBerry maps and GPS allow you to find the information you need. BlackBerry 8830 also features a Bluetooth and speaker-independent voice dialing.
Tata Indicom has come up with 3 Data Tariff Plans for BlackBerry 8830
(1) Plan Name:GOLD 250
Rental:Rs250/month
Free Data Usage(in KB):Nil
Additional Data Usage:50paise/KB
(2) Plan Name:GOLD 500
Rental:Rs500/month
Free Data Usage(in KB): 500
Additional Data Usage:15paise/KB
(3) Plan Name:GOLD 900
Rental:Rs900/month
Free Data Usage(in KB):Unlimited
Additional Data Usage:NA
The above Gold Plans need to be topped up with any Voice Plan.
International Roaming Ussage in CDMA/GSM countries Rs5/10 KB.
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