Q. Im looking at getting an ePad, NOT AN IPAD. Now ePads run on android but ive never had any experience with android, can someone please explain android v1.6 and v1.7 to me? Ive heard that there was no 1.7 released. . . but one of these epads claims to run on it so i have to know. Thanks!
A. Android is an operating system for mobile devices such as cellular phones, tablet computers and netbooks. Android was developed by Google and based upon the Linux kernel and GNU software. It was initially developed by Android Inc. (a firm later purchased by Google) and lately by the Open Handset Alliance.[4] According to NPD Group, unit sales for Android OS smartphones ranked second among all smartphone OS handsets sold in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2010.[5][6] BlackBerry OS and iOS ranked first and third respectively.[7] A Nielsen report for the same quarter placed Android in fourth place with 9% of the market.[8][9]
Company / developerOpen Handset Alliance
Programmed in C (core)[1], C++ (some third party libraries), Java (UI)
Working state Current
Source model Free and open source software
Initial release 21 October 2008
Latest stable release2.2 (Froyo)/ 20 May 2010; 2 months ago[2]
Supported platformsARM, MIPS, Power Architecture, x86
Kernel type Monolithic (modified Linux kernel)
Default user interfaceGraphical
License Apache 2.0 and GPLv2[3]
Official website android.com
1.1Released 9 February 2009 1.5 (Cupcake)Based on Linux Kernel 2.6.27
On 30 April 2009, the official 1.5 (Cupcake) update for Android was released.[33][34] There were several new features and UI updates included in the 1.5 update:[35]
Ability to record and watch videos through camcorder mode
Uploading videos to YouTube and pictures to Picasa directly from the phone
A new soft-keyboard with text-prediction
Bluetooth A2DP and AVRCP support
Ability to automatically connect to a Bluetooth headset within a certain distance
New widgets and folders that can populate the Home screens
Animated screen transitions
1.6 (Donut) Based on Linux Kernel 2.6.29[36]
On 15 September 2009, the 1.6 (Donut) SDK was released.[37][38] Included in the update were:[36]
An improved Android Market experience
An integrated camera, camcorder, and gallery interface
Gallery now enables users to select multiple photos for deletion
Updated Voice Search, with faster response and deeper integration with native applications, including the ability to dial contacts
Updated search experience to allow searching bookmarks, history, contacts, and the web from the home screen
Updated technology support for CDMA/EVDO, 802.1x, VPNs, and a text-to-speech engine
Support for WVGA screen resolutions
Speed improvements in searching and camera applications
Gesture framework and GestureBuilder development tool
2.0/2.1 (Eclair)Based on Linux Kernel 2.6.29[39]
On 26 October 2009 the 2.0 (Eclair) SDK was released.[40] Among the changes were:[41]
Optimized hardware speed
Support for more screen sizes and resolutions
Revamped UI
New Browser UI and HTML5 support
New contact lists
Better white-black ratio for backgrounds
Improved Google Maps 3.1.2
Microsoft Exchange support
Built in flash support for Camera
Digital Zoom
MotionEvent class enhanced to track multi-touch events[42]
Improved virtual keyboard
Bluetooth 2.1
Live Wallpapers
The 2.0.1 SDK was released on 3 December 2009.[43]
The 2.1 SDK was released on 12 January 2010.[44]
2.2 (Froyo)[45] Based on Linux Kernel 2.6.32[46]
On 20 May 2010 the 2.2 (Froyo) SDK was released.[2] Changes included:[47]
General Android OS speed, memory, and performance optimizations[48]
Additional application speed improvements courtesy of JIT implementation[49]
Integration of Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine into the Browser application
Increased Microsoft Exchange support (security policies, auto-discovery, GAL look-up, calendar synchronization, remote wipe)
Improved application launcher with shortcuts to Phone and Browser applications
USB tethering and WiFi hotspot functionality
Added an option to disable data access over mobile network
Updated Market application with batch and automatic update features[48]
Quick switching between multiple keyboard languages and their dictionaries
Voice dialing and contact sharing over Bluetooth
Support for numeric and alphanumeric passwords
Support for file upload fields in the Browser application[50]
Support for installing applications to the expandable memory[51]
Adobe Flash 10.1 support[52]
Gingerbread
Based on Linux Kernel 2.6.33 or 34[46]Tentatively scheduled for Q4 2010 launch. Confirmed new features:
Support for WebM video playback[53]
Improved copy�paste functionalities[54]
Unconfirmed new features:
Android Market music store[55]
Media streaming from PC library[55]
Revamped UI[56]
Support for bigger screens with up to Wide XGA (1366�768) resolution [57]
Company / developerOpen Handset Alliance
Programmed in C (core)[1], C++ (some third party libraries), Java (UI)
Working state Current
Source model Free and open source software
Initial release 21 October 2008
Latest stable release2.2 (Froyo)/ 20 May 2010; 2 months ago[2]
Supported platformsARM, MIPS, Power Architecture, x86
Kernel type Monolithic (modified Linux kernel)
Default user interfaceGraphical
License Apache 2.0 and GPLv2[3]
Official website android.com
1.1Released 9 February 2009 1.5 (Cupcake)Based on Linux Kernel 2.6.27
On 30 April 2009, the official 1.5 (Cupcake) update for Android was released.[33][34] There were several new features and UI updates included in the 1.5 update:[35]
Ability to record and watch videos through camcorder mode
Uploading videos to YouTube and pictures to Picasa directly from the phone
A new soft-keyboard with text-prediction
Bluetooth A2DP and AVRCP support
Ability to automatically connect to a Bluetooth headset within a certain distance
New widgets and folders that can populate the Home screens
Animated screen transitions
1.6 (Donut) Based on Linux Kernel 2.6.29[36]
On 15 September 2009, the 1.6 (Donut) SDK was released.[37][38] Included in the update were:[36]
An improved Android Market experience
An integrated camera, camcorder, and gallery interface
Gallery now enables users to select multiple photos for deletion
Updated Voice Search, with faster response and deeper integration with native applications, including the ability to dial contacts
Updated search experience to allow searching bookmarks, history, contacts, and the web from the home screen
Updated technology support for CDMA/EVDO, 802.1x, VPNs, and a text-to-speech engine
Support for WVGA screen resolutions
Speed improvements in searching and camera applications
Gesture framework and GestureBuilder development tool
2.0/2.1 (Eclair)Based on Linux Kernel 2.6.29[39]
On 26 October 2009 the 2.0 (Eclair) SDK was released.[40] Among the changes were:[41]
Optimized hardware speed
Support for more screen sizes and resolutions
Revamped UI
New Browser UI and HTML5 support
New contact lists
Better white-black ratio for backgrounds
Improved Google Maps 3.1.2
Microsoft Exchange support
Built in flash support for Camera
Digital Zoom
MotionEvent class enhanced to track multi-touch events[42]
Improved virtual keyboard
Bluetooth 2.1
Live Wallpapers
The 2.0.1 SDK was released on 3 December 2009.[43]
The 2.1 SDK was released on 12 January 2010.[44]
2.2 (Froyo)[45] Based on Linux Kernel 2.6.32[46]
On 20 May 2010 the 2.2 (Froyo) SDK was released.[2] Changes included:[47]
General Android OS speed, memory, and performance optimizations[48]
Additional application speed improvements courtesy of JIT implementation[49]
Integration of Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine into the Browser application
Increased Microsoft Exchange support (security policies, auto-discovery, GAL look-up, calendar synchronization, remote wipe)
Improved application launcher with shortcuts to Phone and Browser applications
USB tethering and WiFi hotspot functionality
Added an option to disable data access over mobile network
Updated Market application with batch and automatic update features[48]
Quick switching between multiple keyboard languages and their dictionaries
Voice dialing and contact sharing over Bluetooth
Support for numeric and alphanumeric passwords
Support for file upload fields in the Browser application[50]
Support for installing applications to the expandable memory[51]
Adobe Flash 10.1 support[52]
Gingerbread
Based on Linux Kernel 2.6.33 or 34[46]Tentatively scheduled for Q4 2010 launch. Confirmed new features:
Support for WebM video playback[53]
Improved copy�paste functionalities[54]
Unconfirmed new features:
Android Market music store[55]
Media streaming from PC library[55]
Revamped UI[56]
Support for bigger screens with up to Wide XGA (1366�768) resolution [57]
Calendar App on Android Phone - not working?
Q. I just got the samsung aspire from metropcs. I don't understand how to get the calendar app to work. Every time I try to add an event or note it just tells me "you have no calendars" and doesn't allow me to fill anything in.
When I click the calendar button on settings menu, the screen stays black like its loading but nothing ever comes up.
So. i don't understand. pls help?
5 stars
p.s. i also tried dling another calendar app but it did the same thing.
When I click the calendar button on settings menu, the screen stays black like its loading but nothing ever comes up.
So. i don't understand. pls help?
5 stars
p.s. i also tried dling another calendar app but it did the same thing.
A. f you have a Google Gmail account set up on your Android phone, you can use your account information along with Google Calendar Sync to synchronize Microsoft Outlook Calendar. You'll need to download and install the free software application on a Windows computer. Currently, Microsoft Outlook versions 2003, 2007 and 2010 are compatible with Google Calendar Sync. Check to make certain that your Microsoft Outlook version, and Windows computer are compatible with Google Calendar Sync.
1,Turn off any syncing applications that you have synced to Microsoft Outlook Calendar on your computer.
2.Open your Web browser. Type the following URL address in the search field and press the "Search" button.
3.Click the "Save File" button when the pop-up box appears on your desktop. Double-click on the Google Calendar Sync installer icon and follow Windows' installation instructions.
4.Double-click on the Google Calendar Sync icon to launch the application, if it doesn't automatically open.
5.Open the Web browser on your Android phone. Type the URL address, "google.com/calendar" in the search field. Click the "Search" button.
6.Type your Gmail email address in the "Email" field. Enter your password in the "Password" field. Click the radio button next to "2-way" to sync Google Calendar Sync with Microsoft Outlook Calendar. Enter a number in the blank "Sync every ..." minutes field to set the sync interval minutes. Click the "Save" button.
7.Check the lower-right side of the taskbar on your computer. Right-click on the Google Calendar Sync icon. A drop-down menu will appear on your desktop with the following options, "Sync", "Stop Sync", "Options", and "Exit".
8.Select the "Sync" option from the drop-down menu. Google Calendar Sync and Microsoft Outlook Calendar will automatically start synchronizing your events information.
9.Go to the Home screen on your Android phone and press the "Menu" button. Click the "Accounts" button. Select your Gmail email account from the listing. Click the "Sync Calendar" button.
1,Turn off any syncing applications that you have synced to Microsoft Outlook Calendar on your computer.
2.Open your Web browser. Type the following URL address in the search field and press the "Search" button.
3.Click the "Save File" button when the pop-up box appears on your desktop. Double-click on the Google Calendar Sync installer icon and follow Windows' installation instructions.
4.Double-click on the Google Calendar Sync icon to launch the application, if it doesn't automatically open.
5.Open the Web browser on your Android phone. Type the URL address, "google.com/calendar" in the search field. Click the "Search" button.
6.Type your Gmail email address in the "Email" field. Enter your password in the "Password" field. Click the radio button next to "2-way" to sync Google Calendar Sync with Microsoft Outlook Calendar. Enter a number in the blank "Sync every ..." minutes field to set the sync interval minutes. Click the "Save" button.
7.Check the lower-right side of the taskbar on your computer. Right-click on the Google Calendar Sync icon. A drop-down menu will appear on your desktop with the following options, "Sync", "Stop Sync", "Options", and "Exit".
8.Select the "Sync" option from the drop-down menu. Google Calendar Sync and Microsoft Outlook Calendar will automatically start synchronizing your events information.
9.Go to the Home screen on your Android phone and press the "Menu" button. Click the "Accounts" button. Select your Gmail email account from the listing. Click the "Sync Calendar" button.
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