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As of now, the Android operating system has been in development for over 6 years. The first phones running Android OS were the T-Mobile G1 (HTC Dream) released in September 2008. It's arguably the most commonly used OS today, yet it still holds many mysteries waiting to be uncovered.
1. Android was once chosen as the OS for digital cameras
As we know, Google acquired the Android operating system in 2005, positioning it as an open-source solution for mobile devices. However, just a year later, Google shifted focus to developing Android for digital cameras. Fortunately, Google soon realized that smartphones were the future of the Android OS. From there, Google customized Android to function on mobile devices.
Some camera models still run on the Android OS, such as the Samsung Galaxy NX and the Nikon Coolpix S800c.
2. Android Was Initially Overlooked
During its early days, major phone manufacturers like Nokia, Blackberry, along with operating systems like Symbian, BlackBerry, Palm, Windows Mobile, and Apple, never feared Android would dominate the market as it does today.
3. Android is the Fastest Growing Operating System
Android started slow but steady. However, by 2013, just within a span of 5 years, Android reached a staggering 1 billion users worldwide, making it the fastest-growing platform. Apple took nearly 6 years to reach 700 million users, and Symbian took 11 years to reach 450 million users.
4. Android is One of the Top 3 Platforms Worldwide
This is evident today. Android isn't just for smartphones anymore; it's also used in TVs, smartwatches, cars, smart glasses, and various other gaming devices.
5. Freedom to Develop on Android
Developers can freely pursue their own ideas on Android, whereas with iOS, you need to pay a yearly fee of 99 USD. However, to publish your apps on Google Play, you need to pay a registration fee of 25 USD.
6. The Android Robot Logo
The iconic green Android robot logo was born in 2007, designed by Irina Blok, an American graphic designer of Russian descent. She is no longer with Google. The design was daringly inspired by a sign she often saw on restroom doors.
So, we've uncovered plenty of fascinating information about the Android operating system, its intriguing secrets. What other exciting features will this largest operating system bring to users? Let's explore them together in Android 5.0 Lollipop.
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