• Google Android is an open software platform and operating system for smartphones and other mobile devices developed by Google and the Open Handset Alliance.Official Site: Google Android Based on Linux, Android is designed to allow independent developers to write their own programs for devices using the system.GigaOM: Google Launches Mobile Phone Platform... (November 5, 2007) The unveiling of the project was accompanied by the announcement of the Open Handset Alliance, a group of 34 hardware, software and telecom companies..

• 1. T-Mobile G1 unveiled on September 23, 2008
  2. Acquired by Google in July 2005
  3. Officially unveiled on November 5, 2007
  4. An open development platform for mobile devices
  5. Supports Bluetooth, WiFi, EDGE and 3GOfficial Site: What Is Android?
  6. Integrated web browser based on WebKitOfficial Site: What Is Android?
  7. SQLite data storage systemOfficial Site: What Is Android?
  8. Introduced the Android Market on August 28, 2008Android Developers Blog: Android Market...
  9. Google acquired Android from a small start-up company in July 2005
  10. The system was officially unveiled on November 5, 2007.

• Giinii Movit Mini

  During CES 2009 the Giinii Movit Mini was revealed as a prototype of a touchscreen tablet running on the Android operating system. The tablet has over four inches of touchscreen, and is geared toward competing with the Apple iPod Touch. While the pricetag is competitive at only $149, there are other features missing that iPod Touch user's might miss. It doesn't feature a cell phone, nor 3G compatibility, only Wi-Fi compatible. In addition, the resistive screen requires more force to use than the G1's capacitive touch screen.Gizmodo: Hands on Giinii Movit Mini... (January 8, 2009)

• First Android Phone

  The first phone to run the Google Android operating system is the T-Mobile G1, developed by HTC. The T-Mobile G1, which was unveiled on September 23, 2008, hit U.S. stores on October 22, 2008 with a retail price of $179 with a two-year voice and data agreement.CNET: T-Mobile G1 Details...Revealed

• Android SDK

  Google released version 0.9. of the Google Android SDK on August 18, 2008.Engadget Mobile: / Video: Android SDK v0.9 hits the internet... (August 18, 2008) Developers will be able to build applications for the mobile OS using the SDK. Reports confirm that the SDK supports slide-out keyboards as well as a basic number pad.Engadget Mobile: Video: Android SDK v0.9 hits the internet... (August 18, 2008)

• Promotions

  To promote development on the platform, Google has sponsored two contests.Official Site: Android Developer Challenge The first ran from January 2, 2008, to April 14, 2008, and the second was scheduled for the second half of 2008. The 50 most promising submissions to the first contest received $25,000 for further development. Those selected are eligible for further awards, between $100,000 and $275,000. The top 50 projects were announced on May 14, 2008.

• Android Market

  In late August of 2008, Google announced the Android Market. Along the same lines as the iPhone App Store, the Android Market will allow users to create, publish, buy and sell mobile applications.Android Developers Blog: Android Market...

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