Android is the new system infrastructure from Google for smart phones. The system infrastructure has a Linux-based operating system, an application framework over the operating system and, an application development SDK/API. The SDK enables developers to develop mobile applications in Java programming language quickly, and deploy them in a central Android marketplace from where they can be downloaded on to the smart phones.
 

Android Advantages

Open: Android was built from the ground-up to enable developers to create compelling mobile applications that take full advantage of all a handset has to offer. It was built to be truly open. Android is built on the open Linux Kernel. Android is open source; it can be liberally extended to incorporate new cutting edge technologies as they emerge. All applications are created equal: Android does not differentiate between the phone's core applications and third-party applications. They can all be built to have equal access to a phone's capabilities providing users with a broad spectrum of applications and services. With devices built on the Android Platform, users are able to fully tailor the phone to their interests.
Breaking down application boundaries: Android breaks down the barriers to building new and innovative applications. For example, a developer can combine information from the web with data on an individual's mobile phone -- such as the user's contacts, calendar, or geographic location -- to provide a more relevant user experience.
Fast & easy application development: Android provides access to a wide range of useful libraries and tools that can be used to build rich applications. Android includes a full set of tools that have been built from the ground up alongside the platform providing developers with high productivity and deep insight into their applications.


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