The version history of the Android mobile operating system began with the public release of the Android beta on November 5, 2007. The first commercial version, Android 1.0, was released on September 23, 2008.
Which came first Android or IOS?
People have been quick to point out that Android started in 2003 and was bought by Google in 2005. That’s two years before Apple released its first iPhone in 2007. … They worked on it for years prior to releasing it in the first iPhone.
Did Samsung really copy Apple?
IDC said Samsung held 32.6 percent of the market to 16.9 percent for Apple. Samsung is the leading maker of smartphones using Google’s Android operating system, which has become the most popular platform despite complaints from Apple that it has infringed on its patents.
Is Android better than Apple?
Apple and Google both have fantastic app stores. But Android is far superior at organizing apps, letting you put important stuff on the home screens and hide less useful apps in the app drawer. Also, Android’s widgets are much more useful than Apple’s.
Who invented Samsung?
Is Android written in Java?
The official language for Android development is Java. Large parts of Android are written in Java and its APIs are designed to be called primarily from Java. It is possible to develop C and C++ app using the Android Native Development Kit (NDK), however it isn’t something that Google promotes.
Which is the best Android phone to buy?
The best Android phones you can buy today
- Samsung Galaxy S21 5G. The best Android phone for most people. …
- OnePlus 9 Pro. The best premium Android phone. …
- OnePlus Nord 2. The best mid-range Android phone. …
- Google Pixel 4a. The best budget Android phone. …
- Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G. …
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra.