Android :
Android Operating System which was launched by Google way back in
2008 is the most popular operating system for mobiles at the moment. The
reason for its tremendous success is that it is an open source
operating system. Android has evolved into one of the largest community
of Application Developers writing and developing large number of
applications that extend the functionality of smart phones. I feel like
it is essential to know the history of our most endearing mobile
operating system that is Evolution of Android OS.
HTC DREAM :
The first android phone was launched by HTC on 22nd October 2008. HTC Dream
which is also known as the T-Mobile G1 in the United States of America
and some parts of Europe is the first commercially launched device to be
powered by Android operating system. Everyone had great expectations
for it being the first android phone of the world and it met with some
criticism since it lacked little functionality in comparison to
operating systems like iOS and BlackBerry. Its notifications system and
good integration with Google’s services was highly appreciated.
Device named “Sooner” would have featured the first version of
Android OS and it would have been the world’s first android phone. It
looked more like a BlackBerry phone with a non touch screen and QWERTY
keyboard. In 2007, Apple Inc has launched its first smartphone. This
forced the team working on Android OS to change the operating system’s
complete design, rework on various modules being built by then. They
have finally come up with a touchscreen device with a sliding physical
keyboard.
Features of HTC Dream:
Though HTC Dream was announced on 23rd September 2008, it was released by T-Mobile as T-Mobile G1 on 20th October
2008 in USA. The device’s operating system was Android 1.6 (Donut). It
housed 192 MB RAM, 256 MB ROM and up to 16GB of external storage
(microSD). HTC Dream was powered by 1150 mAh lithium-ion battery and 528
MHz Qualcomm MSM7201A ARM11 processor. It had a 3.15 megapixel rear
camera with auto-focus. The device used a 3.2 inches capacitive
touchscreen.
It featured apps like Gmail, Google Maps, Search, Google Talk, You
Tube etc., It comprised of other regular apps like calendar, contacts,
alarm etc., In few regions HTC Dream was shipped with Cupcake as
operating system. Later an update was rolled out for those devices.
| NETWORK |
Technology |
GSM / HSPA |
|
|
| LAUNCH |
Announced |
2009, February. Released 2009, June |
| Status |
Discontinued |
| BODY |
Dimensions |
117.7 x 55.7 x 17.1 mm (4.63 x 2.19 x 0.67 in) |
| Weight |
158 g (5.57 oz) |
| Keyboard |
QWERTY |
| SIM |
Mini-SIM |
| |
– Trackball |
| DISPLAY |
Type |
TFT capacitive Touch Screen, 65K colors |
| Size |
3.2 inches, 30.5 cm2 (~46.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution |
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density) |
| PLATFORM |
OS |
Android 1.6 (Donut) |
| Chipset |
Qualcomm MSM7201A |
| CPU |
528 MHz ARM 11 |
| GPU |
Adreno 130 |
| MEMORY |
Card slot |
Micro SD (dedicated slot) |
| Internal |
192 MB RAM, 256 MB |
| CAMERA |
Primary |
3.15 MP, autofocus |
| Video |
Yes |
| Secondary |
No |
| SOUND |
Alert types |
Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker |
Yes |
| 3.5mm jack |
No |
| COMMS |
WLAN |
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g |
| Bluetooth |
2.0, A2DP (headset support only) |
| GPS |
Yes |
| Radio |
No |
| USB |
Mini USB |
| FEATURES |
Sensors |
Accelerometer, compass |
| Messaging |
SMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging |
| Browser |
HTML |
| |
– Voice memo
– MP3 player |
| BATTERY |
|
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery |
| Stand-by |
Up to 406 h |
| Talk time |
Up to 5 h 20 min |
| MISC |
Colors |
Black |
| SAR |
1.07 W/kg (head) 1.20 W/kg (body) |
| Price |
About 150 EUR |
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