BARC 521

ELECTIVES
REPORT
ROLL NOS.: 01, 03, 05, 06, 12, 13,
IDEA BUILDING BLOCKS 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
(ANDROID GROUP) SEM – V
TEAM LEADER: RIYA PATIL VIVA SCHOOL OF ARCHITECURE

DATE: 21-09-2021 ACADEMIC YEAR 2021- 22

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IDEA BUILDING BLOCKS – ANDROID GROUP

INTRODUCTION:
Android is an open-source operating system based on Linux with a Java programming interface for
mobile devices such as Smartphone (Touch Screen Devices who supports Android OS) as well for
Tablets too. Android was developed by the Open Handset Alliance (OHA), which is led by Google. The
Open Handset Alliance (OHA) is a consortium of multiple companies like Samsung, Sony, Intel and
many more to provide services and deploy handsets using the android platform.

CO-FOUNDER: Andrew Rubin, Rich Miner; Founded: October 2003

ANDROID HISTORY: Google launched the first version of Android platform on Nov 5, 2007, from
that onwards Google released a lot of android versions under a codename based on desserts, such as
Apple Pie, Banana Bread, Cupcake, Donut, Éclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Jellybeans, Kitkat, Lollipop,
marshmallow, etc. and made a lot of changes and additions to the android platform.

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FEATURES: Android is a powerful operating system competing with Apple 4GS and supports great
features. Few of them are listed below

Beautiful UI Connectivity Messaging Storage

Media support
Android OS basic screen SMS and MMS
GSM/EDGE, IDEN, SQLite, aH.263,
lightweight
H.264, MPEG-4
provides a beautiful and
intuitive user interface. CDMA, EV-DO, relational SP,
database,
AMR, isAMR-WB,
UMTS, Bluetooth, used for AAC,
data storage
HE-AAC, AAC
Wi-Fi, LTE, NFC and purposes. 5.1, MP3, MIDI, Ogg
WiMAX. Vorbis, WAV, JPEG,
PNG, GIF, and BMP.

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Web browser Multi-touch Multi-tasking Wi-Fi Direct Multi-Language

DISCUSSION
Based POINTERS:
on the open-source Android has native support
Web Kit layout engine, for multi-touch which was User can jump from one task to A technology that lets apps Supports single direction and
coupled with Chrome's V8 initially made available in another and same time various discover and pair directly, bi-directional text.
JavaScript engine supporting handsets such as the HTC application can run over a high-bandwidth peer-
HTML5 and CSS3. Hero. to-peer connection.
1. JERRIN ABRAHAM: Android is superior at organizing apps, letting you put important stuff on the
simultaneously.

home screens.
Battery Swap: Android phones also have unique hardware capabilities. Google’s OS makes it
possible to remove and upgrade your battery or to replace one that no longer holds a charge.
2. PRATHMESH BHOSALE: The Google Play Store is ahead of the iOS app store with over 2.7
million apps compared to the 2.2 million apps on iOS.
Custom Keyboard- Android comes out on top because it offers alternative choices such as Swift key.
Android have 3.5mm headphone jacks, USB Type-C charging ports with fast charging and more
battery backup.
3. AMOGH DALVI: Androids have a simple and easy user interface. Android's settings panel offers a
greater level of customization, and well as offers a one-tap button to get straight into the Settings
app. Android is convenient and easy to navigate and has an easy set-up for adjusting personal
settings and features.
4. NISHIGANDHA DALVI: Android have Multi-window support and multi login options. Android
supports multiple keyboards and makes them easy to install; the Swift Key, Skype, and open apps all
offer ways to quickly change up your keyboard style.
5. HRITIKA JAGTAP: Customize ability has always been one of Android’s main strengths.
Customizing

your phone is very easy with android — you can set up the layout you want on your home screen,
add widgets and shortcuts, and even change your entire user interface with launchers.

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6. SAMRUDDHI KALEKAR: Android provides a lot more flexibility, functionality and freedom of
choice. Android handsets still offer a far better combination of value and
features than Apple's limited lineup.
7. MONIL KOTHARI: Many more hardware options, including rugged
phones and true working file system.
8. MAHENDRA MISAL: Larger number of smartphone maker choose
making android devices, users have a lot of options to choose from in
each budget category.
9. NISHITA MORE: Custom ROMs: Since Android is an open source OS,
developers can use its code and tweak it to make their own version of it,
called a custom ROM. These are always updated with the latest version
of Android, no matter what phone you have (as long as the developer
wants to). Developers are also usually quick to fix bugs. This can make
your phone last longer because it receives more updates and security
patches.
10. RIYA PATIL: If a user doesn't like a particular Android skin from the
OEM, the user can simply install a custom ROM. Simply rooting an
Android device allows you to mod your android with admin privileges
which further allows advanced customization and is better than jail
breaking on iOS. Several manufacturers keep the warranty intact.
11. UPASANA PATIL: Android devices have an array of Google services
and apps. From Docs to Drive and Gmail to Maps- all these apps are
business-friendly and useful for increasing productivity. Android OS can
offer a seamless experience of Google apps.
12. NIKITA THOSAR: A compact phone, stylish touchscreen, a rotating
camera, Android-based phones have many functions and excellent
functionality. Every year, Apple comes up with new iPhones and the
newer version of iOS, but then older devices that run on the previous iOS
versions become obsolete. In a way, Apple has limited devices as
compared to Android.

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