Google indeed is the developer of Android. But it's not the internet giant which gave it birth. Android was originally founded by Andy Rubin, Rich Miner, Nick Sears, and Chris White in 2003.
How does the history of Android, from before Google acquired through its heyday? Here's the story in a nutshell.
1. Founder convince Google Android
"Is this interesting to Google?" that is asked Andy Rubin, Android founder Larry Page, founders of Google. That time was in 2005 and the two men met in the lobby of Google's headquarters.
This meeting was not the first. They had met three years earlier, when Rubin will release made smartphone called the Sidekick that uses Google's default search engine. At that time, Google has not so gigantic. Good relations continued walking and Rubin who invites met Larry Page. Rubin intends to show off Android.
Rubin later presentation to the Page that mobile phones increasingly reap popularity. But unfortunately, the mobile industry is stuck in the closed system.
Rubin feel I have a solution to the Android open source mobile platform that can be installed all mobile phone vendors. Said Android has Linux spirit but it will be as popular as Windows.
At that time, Rubin actually not too want money from Page, but expect support. He considered going to attract more funding to come if there is support from big name Google. Not just the presentation, Rubin took out a prototype Android phone.
2. Google Android groom
Page also plays prototype. He knew that the PC will eventually lose popularity of mobile devices replaced. But Page thinks still less powerful phones and different software. Ads and Google services may be performed are not good on the phone.
But what scared Page is the mobile realm will be controlled rival, Microsoft. At that time, Windows Mobile is growing rapidly. Page wanted to act quickly to prevent that possibility.
Rubin drew attention Idea Page. In fact, he eventually decided not just support, but want to buy Android as a whole. Rubin was surprised, but obviously feel very happy.
Be Google woo Android in July 2005, estimated cost about USD 50 million. Technological universe was filled with speculation of what will Google do with Android.
Many think Google will release handsets under its own brand. Moreover, in 2007, Apple released the iPhone. But the allegation is false.
3. Introducing Android
November 2007, Google held a press conference. Apparently no Gphone launched. But the formation of the Open Handset Alliance announced that Google was founded with 34 other companies, to develop the OS Open Source.
At that time, many people are still skeptical, especially competitors. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer assess Google's empty words. While Nokia thinks the OS is just plain Linux version and not a significant threat.
A week later, Google launched a free Android software developer kit on her website and entered the race the best application. Google has finally wafted intentions, they will release the OS to be used by many vendors.
HTC, Motorola and LG announced Android handset production plan. OS is completely free customized by the manufacturer. Google's mission is that more people will access Google services from Android. Android digadang will replace the PC.
"Android is a remake of the story of the internet and PC., And all that will happen next year," he said at the time that Google CEO, Eric Schmidt optimistic tone.
4. HTC Dream/G1
The first phone with Google's Android operating system was finally released in 2008. Made phone called the HTC T-Mobile G1 was launched in New York and was then staying digadang will shake the dominance of Apple's iPhone or BlackBerry smartphone.
The cell phone went on sale in the United States in October for $ 179 and in the UK in early November. The arrival of Android certainly sharpen the competition between Google and its rivals such as Apple, Microsoft and Nokia to create a future generation of mobile phone software.
Mobile G1 T-Mobile bundled the operator has a touch screen feature and sliding qwerty keyboard. Also given three color choices for the consumer that is black, white and brown. Features Wi Fi, GPS, 3 megapixel camera, email and instant messaging are also available in this handset.
G1 is equipped with some sort of online applications Google Gmail, YouTube, and also 'Google Maps Street View'. With Android handsets, Google wants to lead more and more people access the Internet and use search and advertising services that become the main source of income.
HTC Dream is quite popular though not sefenomenal iPhone. However, this is the forerunner of Android phones now rule the world.
5. Trying Android
Google Android then attract more and more interest. In late 2008, the group established the Open Handset Alliance Google to support Android development managed to attract 14 new members which consists of various fields of technology companies.
The company is engaged in a variety of fields, ranging from mobile phone makers, telecom operators to chip manufacturers. Joining new company means further strengthens the position of Android in the mobile industry, especially to rival the popularity of Apple's iPhone.
New names are joining include major companies such as Sony Ericsson, ARM, Asustek, Garmin, Huawei Technologies, Toshiba, and Vodafone.
"The new members will develop a device that is compatible with Android, giving the necessary code to the Android Open Source Project, or support the ecosystem that will accelerate the availability of Android-based devices," said a statement from the Open Handset Alliance.
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