Can someone explain what the android phone is?

I've recently been hearing a lot about this new top secret android phone, possibly the HTC Dream. Can someone please explain to me in simple terms what this "android" is? I really just don't seem to get it. Can someone explain what the android phone is?
'Android' is really just a new phone operating system (OS).



Many modern phones use "Windows Mobile" version 5 or 6. Sony Ericsson and Nokia and some Motorola and Samsungs use "Symbian".



Palm uses their own "Palm OS" but also has "Windows Mobile" devices.



Anyway, the people behind Google decided to get in on the act, and developed their own phone OS... called "Android".



Android was designed from the ground up to be very flexible for third-party programmers -- they will have good development and debugging tools and will have APIs (interface calls) that will let them access core phone features and functions.



The big plus commercially with Android was that it's free to phone manufacturers (at the moment, if you want to build and sell a Windows Mobile phone or a Symbian phone or a Palm OS phone you need to pay a license fee to Microsoft or Symbian or Palm respectively).



There's been some controversy about the Android OS recently... Google made available their latest Software Development Kit to only a few developers so there's been some disgruntled developers out there, and the competitor Symbian have just announced this week that Symbian OS will be open source (which means no more license fee for phone manufacturers to pay and makes Symbian more competitive)... and of course the flashy Apple iPhone which has its own OS has been getting a lot of attention from developers and customers.



Anyway, watch this space! Hopefully Android will still come to fruition and I'm looking forward to seeing what the first Android phones look like.

Can someone explain what the android phone is?
You can have a look at this write-up named "Android for Dummies" here

http://www.techpluto.com/what-is-android/

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What kind of SIM card does the Google Android G1 use ?

What kind of SIM card does the Google Android G1 use ? Is it like the 3G SIM Card the ones like the iPhone 3G or just a regular SIM card like on most cell phones.

ThanksWhat kind of SIM card does the Google Android G1 use ?
It's a regular T-Mobile SIM card; T-Mobile only has one kind of SIM. What kind of SIM card does the Google Android G1 use ?
The same sim card you use on any other T-Mobile phone. I've used the same one on the last six or seven phones I've had.



The sim card has nothing to do with what network you use on T-Mobile phones. The phone determines whether or not you use 3G, Edge or GSM.What kind of SIM card does the Google Android G1 use ?
If your a Tmobil customer you can to use the same SIM card that was in your old phone, each phone carrier has different SIM cards an iPhone SIM card will not work with the G1!. G1 Great phone lots of Apps for FREE!!

What is your experience between Android and Window Mobiles?

I am a Windows fan and I love their products and services (do not even talk to me about Mac crap), but I am getting a little frustrated with my Windows Mobile phone (Touch Pro 2). I need someone that has switched from Win Mobile to Android or Android to Win Mobile to tell me why they made the switch. You would be helping me make up my mind about if I should keep or chuck the phone.What is your experience between Android and Window Mobiles?
Hello, I'm a windows fan also, but in mobile system, I don't like it so much!



it's not steady, and not so reliable. Always, I have to wait for a while when I'm switch panels. and sometimes, it would stop and have to reset even when you are getting a phone!



before I choose the android phone, I used nokia, it's OK, reliable, steady, but, no many apps for it.



At last, I choose android. Android is steady, and there are many softwares for it! It's even has a apps store for it. And there're more and more resources in there internet for it. For example:



http://www.androidsoft4u.com



this site collects lots of apps, games, and themes, wallpapers for android.



In fact, iphone is excellent, but it's too expensive!What is your experience between Android and Window Mobiles?
I have had three phone operating systems, Microsoft (moto Q), Blackberry (Storm), and now the Android (HTC Incrdible). The microsoft systems work the best with any existing Microsoft software you may sync with, outlook, media player, etc. If you're like myself, however, I use Google for everything. Maps, calendar, contacts, etc. This is prime time for the Droid, however I hear that the droid does sync with microsoft software. The blackberry was about the same as the Q, just a little less user friendly. If you use Microsoft for everything, stick with it. If you're a google person go with the Droid.



Hope this helps.What is your experience between Android and Window Mobiles?
i think android phone is much better then all other smart phone specially google nexus one is best



You can check complete specification of Google nexus one here %26amp; also check new photos of google nexus one



http://www.iris9.com/i9/images/index?catid=768

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How an Android app get featured on the Market Place?

Does anyone know what is the process to get featured app on the Android Market Place?



Is there anyone special to contact or is it based on the number of ratings and downloads? If yes, does someone know the exact number?



Thank youHow an Android app get featured on the Market Place?
I think if you get a certain number of downloads, then they put your app into a random generator kinda thing and eventually it might get featured.

What can a Droid phone do that other (non-Verizon) android phones can't?

I know that the android OS is available on other phones using carriers other than Verizon. Can the Verizon phone do anything different? And do you need a data plan to use the android OS on phones other than Droid?What can a Droid phone do that other (non-Verizon) android phones can't?
What I've discovered about the droid isn't that it doesn THAT much more than other phones, its just that it does it so much faster. The phone's processor is really fast and makes the internet really easy to use. For instance, I'm using mine right now to answer this question without any trouble. Other than that, it runs a lot of apps similar to the iPhone.

EDIT: yes, it does have a data plan, mine's 30 bucks a month but I know that if you're willing to go with sprint, you can get a full data plan for 15.What can a Droid phone do that other (non-Verizon) android phones can't?
The Droid is far superior to all other phones because of the level of customization and personality that is coupled with blazing fast surfing speeds. Not only does Droid surf the internet faster than other phones, but it also allows you to maniuplate it to suit your liking. There are endless amounts of options with regards to how you can make your Droid more "you."



If you'd like to look into these customization options, please checkout our blog at www.2guys1droid.blogspot.com and learn about several neat tricks we have outlined with tutorials.



Enjoy your Droid!What can a Droid phone do that other (non-Verizon) android phones can't?
what do you mean there are multiple android phones on verison the htc droid incredible the motorola droid 2 and the motorola droid x its not features the droid x and the droid incredible are two of the fastest phones.
droid DOES, while other phones don't. yes. you do need a data plann. it should be about 30 a month, that was with my old verizon phone anyways...good luck!

How do you play music from my Android to my stereo?

My cell phone is a Samsung Epic 4G and my network is Sprint. I have an auxiliary cable connected to my stereo (Which is a Sony CMT-LX20i and it also says its a Hi-Fi Component System) and to my cell phone and the only functions on the stereo are iPod, CD, Tuner FM, Tuner AM, and Audio In. Maybe it's not compatible with an Android is what I was thinking but I don't know. Any help is appreciated.How do you play music from my Android to my stereo?
The function you need to use is Audio In. Look for a headphone plug on your stereo and connect it using a 3.5 mm headphone jack cable which has a jack on either end. Connect them and hit play on your phone, and then you should be good.

Would an android that is an animal still be called an android?

I'm writing and I can't really think of what to call a cat robot thing. It looks and functions just like a cat, but it's not a cat, it's a robot. The word that comes to mind is android, but the official definition of android is: an automaton in the form of a human being. Note the part about in the form of a human being.



Would it still be an android, or is there another word?Would an android that is an animal still be called an android?
No, but it would be considered humanoid.