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ANDROID AND ANDROID PHONES

ANDROID

Android is a mobile operating platform owned by Google, and one of the main competitors to the iPhone, which runs on iOS. Android Inc. was founded in 2003 in Palo Alto, Calif., and bought by Google in 2005. It is a complete mobile phone software stack, overseen by the Open Handset Alliance, a consortium of companies created in 2007. The first version of Android was released in September 2008. It has been updated several times since then, with each round named after a dessert or snack. Cupcake (v1.5), Donut (v1.6) and Eclair (v2.0) were released in 2009. Froyo (v.2.3) and Gingerbread (v2.4) came out in 2010, followed by Honeycomb (v3.0) in May of 2011. Version 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, was released in October 2011, and is still in the process of being integrated into new handsets.

ANDROID

Android is the world's most popular mobile platform. With Android you can use all the Google apps you know and love, plus there are more than 600,000 apps and games available on Google Play to keep you entertained, alongside millions of songs and books, and thousands of movies. Android devices are already smart, and will only get smarter, with new features you won't find on any other platform, letting you focus on what's important and putting you in control of your mobile experience.

Android's user interface is based on direct manipulation, using touch inputs that loosely correspond to real-world actions, like swiping, tapping, pinching and reverse pinching to manipulate on-screen objects. The response to user input is designed to be immediate and provides a fluid touch interface, often using the vibration capabilities of the device to provide haptic feedback to the user.

ANDROID FEATURES

Widgets - Put the important stuff right within reach and interact with your favorite apps directly from your home screen with widgets — see the latest sport scores, view your favorite photos, check the weather or peek at your inbox all without having to open different apps or leave the home screen.

ANDROID FEATURES

Notifications - An easy-to-read notification tray gives you quick access to your calls, incoming texts, and new emails in a non-intrusive way.

ANDROID FEATURES

Multi-tasking - With Android, you can quickly and seamlessly switch between apps and pick up whatever you were doing. Juggling multiple tasks at once on a mobile device has never been easier.

ANDROID FEATURES

Voice typing and actions - Control your Android device with your voice. Simply touch the microphone on the keyboard and start talking to write emails, SMS, or any other text — more than 30 languages supported. Text appears in real time, so there’s no waiting.

ANDROID FEATURES

Photos and videos - Capture special moments with great photos and videos, explore your shots and quickly share your favorites in any way that you want.

Choose the Android device that is right for you

Android powers devices from some of the best handset and tablet manufacturers in the world, like Samsung, HTC, Motorola, Sony, Asus and more. Android devices come in all shapes and sizes, with vibrant high-resolution displays and cameras, giving you the flexibility to choose the one that’s just right for you. Flip-out keyboard or on-screen, from smart phone to tablet and at every possible price point, there’s an Android device for everyone. Android lets you choose the best smart phones and tablets through a global partnership network of over 300 carriers in over 169 countries.

TOP 10 ANDROID PHONES

10. HTC Evo 3D

Uneven call quality doesn't stop the Evo 3D from being the best phone currently available on Sprint.

TOP 10 ANDROID PHONES

9. Samsung Galaxy S II

Like the rest of the Galaxy S II series, the Galaxy S II on T-Mobile is one of the best phones currently available, hands down.

TOP 10 ANDROID PHONES

8. Motorola Droid Bionic

The long-awaited Droid Bionic is blazing fast and has a slew of great entertainment and business features, but the high price might make it a hard sell

TOP 10 ANDROID PHONES

7. Motorola Droid Razr

The thin and elegant Motorola Droid Razr is smoking when it comes to data speeds and performance, but the short battery life is a disappointment.

TOP 10 ANDROID PHONES

6. Samsung Epic Touch 4G

The slim and speedy Samsung Epic Touch 4G is excellent for gaming, Web browsing and watching video, but the plasticky design feels a bit on the cheap side.

TOP 10 ANDROID PHONES

5. Motorola Droid Razr Maxx

The Droid Razr Maxx packs in a dual-core processor, large battery and LTE in a very thin frame.

TOP 10 ANDROID PHONES

4. T-Mobile MyTouch 4G Slide

The MyTouch 4G Slide has one of the best cameras we've ever tested--and the rest of the phone is pretty amazing as well.

TOP 10 ANDROID PHONES

3. HTC Rezound

If you can deal with subpar battery life, the HTC Rezound is an excellent phone that won't feel outdated anytime soon.

TOP 10 ANDROID PHONES

2. Samsung Galaxy Nexus

The best Android phone to date, the Galaxy Nexus dazzles with its curved display, sleek design, fast performance, and, of course, the Ice Cream Sandwich update.

TOP 10 ANDROID PHONES

1. HTC One S

The HTC One S is the ultimate multimedia phone, from gaming to music to snapping high quality photos.

Respectfully submitted toProf. Erwin M. Globio, MSIT