Publisher's Synopsis
The Android platform is a mobile operating system that is somewhat based around the Linux environment that was developed by Google. The interface of the system is totally based on direct manipulation which is made to be primarily used in touchscreen devices. Tablets are one of these devices that are specialized for the Android operating system that completely integrates the real life actions of individuals. These actions include swiping, tapping, pinching to move around and select objects on the screen. The statistics on these devices prove how popular they are with over 1 billion active Android users which illustrate how great the platform is. The setup of the Android system has been opened by Google to allow developers to be able to create their own additions to the operating system. It is quite popular with developers as it represents a ready-made and low cost environment that works perfectly for high tech devices.
