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At its core, the operating system is known as Android Open Source Project (AOSP)[4] and is free and open-source software (FOSS) primarily licensed under the Apache License. However most devices run on the proprietary Android version developed by Google, which ship with additional proprietary closed-source software pre-installed,[5] most notably Google Mobile Services (GMS)[6] which includes core apps such as Google Chrome, the digital distribution platform Google Play, and the associated Google Play Services development platform. While AOSP is free, the "Android" name and logo are trademarks of Google, which imposes standards to restrict the use of Android branding by "uncertified" devices outside their ecosystem.[7][8]
The Love for Windows Phone Is Real as More Devs Open Source Their Apps
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HTC's then-executive Jason Mackenzie called monthly security updates "unrealistic" in 2015, and Google was trying to persuade carriers to exclude security patches from the full testing procedures. In May 2016, Bloomberg Businessweek reported that Google was making efforts to keep Android more up-to-date, including accelerated rates of security updates, rolling out technological workarounds, reducing requirements for phone testing, and ranking phone makers in an attempt to "shame" them into better behavior. As stated by Bloomberg: "As smartphones get more capable, complex and hackable, having the latest software work closely with the hardware is increasingly important". Hiroshi Lockheimer, the Android lead, admitted that "It's not an ideal situation", further commenting that the lack of updates is "the weakest link on security on Android". Wireless carriers were described in the report as the "most challenging discussions", due to their slow approval time while testing on their networks, despite some carriers, including Verizon Wireless and Sprint Corporation, already shortening their approval times. In a further effort for persuasion, Google shared a list of top phone makers measured by updated devices with its Android partners, and is considering making the list public.[when?] Mike Chan, co-founder of phone maker Nextbit and former Android developer, said that "The best way to solve this problem is a massive re-architecture of the operating system", "or Google could invest in training manufacturers and carriers 'to be good Android citizens'".[182][183][184]
The source code for Android is open-source: it is developed in private by Google, with the source code released publicly when a new version of Android is released. Google publishes most of the code (including network and telephony stacks) under the non-copyleft Apache License version 2.0. which allows modification and redistribution.[308][309] The license does not grant rights to the "Android" trademark, so device manufacturers and wireless carriers have to license it from Google under individual contracts. Associated Linux kernel changes are released under the copyleft GNU General Public License version 2, developed by the Open Handset Alliance, with the source code publicly available at all times.[310] The only Android release which was not immediately made available as source code was the tablet-only 3.0 Honeycomb release. The reason, according to Andy Rubin in an official Android blog post, was because Honeycomb was rushed for production of the Motorola Xoom,[311] and they did not want third parties creating a "really bad user experience" by attempting to put onto smartphones a version of Android intended for tablets.[312]
Some stock applications and components in AOSP code that were formerly used by earlier versions of Android, such as Search, Music, Calendar, and the location API, were abandoned by Google in favor of non-free replacements distributed through Play Store (Google Search, Google Play Music, and Google Calendar) and Google Play Services, which are no longer open-source. Moreover, open-source variants of some applications also exclude functions that are present in their non-free versions.[114][325][326][327] These measures are likely intended to discourage forks and encourage commercial licensing in line with Google requirements, as the majority of the operating system's core functionality is dependent on proprietary components licensed exclusively by Google, and it would take significant development resources to develop an alternative suite of software and APIs to replicate or replace them. Apps that do not use Google components would also be at a functional disadvantage, as they can only use APIs contained within the OS itself. In turn, third-party apps may have dependencies on Google Play Services.[328]
Android received a lukewarm reaction when it was unveiled in 2007. Although analysts were impressed with the respected technology companies that had partnered with Google to form the Open Handset Alliance, it was unclear whether mobile phone manufacturers would be willing to replace their existing operating systems with Android.[333] The idea of an open-source, Linux-based development platform sparked interest,[334] but there were additional worries about Android facing strong competition from established players in the smartphone market, such as Nokia and Microsoft, and rival Linux mobile operating systems that were in development.[335] These established players were skeptical: Nokia was quoted as saying "we don't see this as a threat", and a member of Microsoft's Windows Mobile team stated "I don't understand the impact that they are going to have."[336]
Since then Android has grown to become the most widely used smartphone operating system[337][338] and "one of the fastest mobile experiences available".[339] Reviewers have highlighted the open-source nature of the operating system as one of its defining strengths, allowing companies such as Nokia (Nokia X family),[340] Amazon (Kindle Fire), Barnes & Noble (Nook), Ouya, Baidu and others to fork the software and release hardware running their own customised version of Android. As a result, it has been described by technology website Ars Technica as "practically the default operating system for launching new hardware" for companies without their own mobile platforms.[337] This openness and flexibility is also present at the level of the end user: Android allows extensive customisation of devices by their owners and apps are freely available from non-Google app stores and third party websites. These have been cited as among the main advantages of Android phones over others.[337][341]
Open source software programmers can charge money for the open source software they create or to which they contribute. But in some cases, because an open source license might require them to release their source code when they sell software to others, some programmers find that charging users money for software services and support (rather than for the software itself) is more lucrative. This way, their software remains free of charge, and they make money helping others install, use, and troubleshoot it.
Voice access. Windows enables everyone, including people with mobility disabilities, to control their PC and author text using their voice. For example, voice access supports scenarios like opening and switching between apps, browsing the web, and reading and authoring mail. Voice access leverages modern, on-device speech recognition to accurately recognize speech and is supported without an internet connection. Learn more about voice access.
The very few Windows Phone users out there who still love their Windows Phone are going to be totally delighted with this movement and this would come as a surprise as all their hopes to get Windows Phone apps resurrected went down when Microsoft announced that existing Windows 8.1 users will be losing access to Microsoft Store.So, do any of our readers own a Windows Phone and still use one as a primary phone these days? We would love to hear from you in the comments.(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle []).push();VIAMSPoweruserTAGSMicrosoftWindows 10 MobileLeave a comment var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup ;adpushup.que = adpushup.que [];adpushup.que.push(function() adpushup.triggerAd("7900abb6-e703-47f5-a47a-0b46ff86661d");); var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup ;adpushup.que = adpushup.que [];adpushup.que.push(function() adpushup.triggerAd("684b976f-5367-4a76-8a1a-d90a2f380ed9"););You Might LikeNewsMicrosoft Has Ended Support for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1NewsMicrosoft Surface Pro 9 and Laptop 5 Now Available in IndiaNewsMicrosoft Introduces Surface Pro 9, Surface Laptop 5, and MoreNewsMicrosoft Is Holding the Surface Event 2022 on October 12NewsWindows 11 2022 Update Officially Introduced; Check out the Features! var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup ;adpushup.que = adpushup.que [];adpushup.que.push(function() adpushup.triggerAd("7900abb6-e703-47f5-a47a-0b46ff86661d"););Recommended ArticlesMicrosoft Introduces Outlook Lite for Low-End Android PhonesWindows 11 Dev Build 25169 with Multi-App Kiosk Mode ReleasedWindows 11 Dev Build 25163 Reintroduces the Taskbar OverflowWindows 11 Beta Build 22622.436 Introduces New Sharing FeaturesWindows 12 to Release in 2024 as Microsoft Plans a New Release CycleMicrosoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Launched in India; Price Starts at Rs 73,999Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour Comment
If you're looking to dramatically improve your privacy, take control of your personal information, or just want to keep using your perfectly good Nexus 5 for a few more years, the answer may be replacing your phone's operating system with a free, open-source alternative. It's easy to think of the world in terms of Android and iOS, but there are many alternatives out there, with varying degrees of usability.
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At its core, the operating system is known as Android Open Source Project (AOSP)[4] and is free and open-source software (FOSS) primarily licensed under the Apache License. However most devices run on the proprietary Android version developed by Google, which ship with additional proprietary closed-source software pre-installed,[5] most notably Google Mobile Services (GMS)[6] which includes core apps such as Google Chrome, the digital distribution platform Google Play, and the associated Google Play Services development platform. While AOSP is free, the "Android" name and logo are trademarks of Google, which imposes standards to restrict the use of Android branding by "uncertified" devices outside their ecosystem.[7][8]
The Love for Windows Phone Is Real as More Devs Open Source Their Apps
Download File https://urlca.com/2wJ2Uo
HTC's then-executive Jason Mackenzie called monthly security updates "unrealistic" in 2015, and Google was trying to persuade carriers to exclude security patches from the full testing procedures. In May 2016, Bloomberg Businessweek reported that Google was making efforts to keep Android more up-to-date, including accelerated rates of security updates, rolling out technological workarounds, reducing requirements for phone testing, and ranking phone makers in an attempt to "shame" them into better behavior. As stated by Bloomberg: "As smartphones get more capable, complex and hackable, having the latest software work closely with the hardware is increasingly important". Hiroshi Lockheimer, the Android lead, admitted that "It's not an ideal situation", further commenting that the lack of updates is "the weakest link on security on Android". Wireless carriers were described in the report as the "most challenging discussions", due to their slow approval time while testing on their networks, despite some carriers, including Verizon Wireless and Sprint Corporation, already shortening their approval times. In a further effort for persuasion, Google shared a list of top phone makers measured by updated devices with its Android partners, and is considering making the list public.[when?] Mike Chan, co-founder of phone maker Nextbit and former Android developer, said that "The best way to solve this problem is a massive re-architecture of the operating system", "or Google could invest in training manufacturers and carriers 'to be good Android citizens'".[182][183][184]
The source code for Android is open-source: it is developed in private by Google, with the source code released publicly when a new version of Android is released. Google publishes most of the code (including network and telephony stacks) under the non-copyleft Apache License version 2.0. which allows modification and redistribution.[308][309] The license does not grant rights to the "Android" trademark, so device manufacturers and wireless carriers have to license it from Google under individual contracts. Associated Linux kernel changes are released under the copyleft GNU General Public License version 2, developed by the Open Handset Alliance, with the source code publicly available at all times.[310] The only Android release which was not immediately made available as source code was the tablet-only 3.0 Honeycomb release. The reason, according to Andy Rubin in an official Android blog post, was because Honeycomb was rushed for production of the Motorola Xoom,[311] and they did not want third parties creating a "really bad user experience" by attempting to put onto smartphones a version of Android intended for tablets.[312]
Some stock applications and components in AOSP code that were formerly used by earlier versions of Android, such as Search, Music, Calendar, and the location API, were abandoned by Google in favor of non-free replacements distributed through Play Store (Google Search, Google Play Music, and Google Calendar) and Google Play Services, which are no longer open-source. Moreover, open-source variants of some applications also exclude functions that are present in their non-free versions.[114][325][326][327] These measures are likely intended to discourage forks and encourage commercial licensing in line with Google requirements, as the majority of the operating system's core functionality is dependent on proprietary components licensed exclusively by Google, and it would take significant development resources to develop an alternative suite of software and APIs to replicate or replace them. Apps that do not use Google components would also be at a functional disadvantage, as they can only use APIs contained within the OS itself. In turn, third-party apps may have dependencies on Google Play Services.[328]
Android received a lukewarm reaction when it was unveiled in 2007. Although analysts were impressed with the respected technology companies that had partnered with Google to form the Open Handset Alliance, it was unclear whether mobile phone manufacturers would be willing to replace their existing operating systems with Android.[333] The idea of an open-source, Linux-based development platform sparked interest,[334] but there were additional worries about Android facing strong competition from established players in the smartphone market, such as Nokia and Microsoft, and rival Linux mobile operating systems that were in development.[335] These established players were skeptical: Nokia was quoted as saying "we don't see this as a threat", and a member of Microsoft's Windows Mobile team stated "I don't understand the impact that they are going to have."[336]
Since then Android has grown to become the most widely used smartphone operating system[337][338] and "one of the fastest mobile experiences available".[339] Reviewers have highlighted the open-source nature of the operating system as one of its defining strengths, allowing companies such as Nokia (Nokia X family),[340] Amazon (Kindle Fire), Barnes & Noble (Nook), Ouya, Baidu and others to fork the software and release hardware running their own customised version of Android. As a result, it has been described by technology website Ars Technica as "practically the default operating system for launching new hardware" for companies without their own mobile platforms.[337] This openness and flexibility is also present at the level of the end user: Android allows extensive customisation of devices by their owners and apps are freely available from non-Google app stores and third party websites. These have been cited as among the main advantages of Android phones over others.[337][341]
Open source software programmers can charge money for the open source software they create or to which they contribute. But in some cases, because an open source license might require them to release their source code when they sell software to others, some programmers find that charging users money for software services and support (rather than for the software itself) is more lucrative. This way, their software remains free of charge, and they make money helping others install, use, and troubleshoot it.
Voice access. Windows enables everyone, including people with mobility disabilities, to control their PC and author text using their voice. For example, voice access supports scenarios like opening and switching between apps, browsing the web, and reading and authoring mail. Voice access leverages modern, on-device speech recognition to accurately recognize speech and is supported without an internet connection. Learn more about voice access.
The very few Windows Phone users out there who still love their Windows Phone are going to be totally delighted with this movement and this would come as a surprise as all their hopes to get Windows Phone apps resurrected went down when Microsoft announced that existing Windows 8.1 users will be losing access to Microsoft Store.So, do any of our readers own a Windows Phone and still use one as a primary phone these days? We would love to hear from you in the comments.(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle []).push();VIAMSPoweruserTAGSMicrosoftWindows 10 MobileLeave a comment var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup ;adpushup.que = adpushup.que [];adpushup.que.push(function() adpushup.triggerAd("7900abb6-e703-47f5-a47a-0b46ff86661d");); var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup ;adpushup.que = adpushup.que [];adpushup.que.push(function() adpushup.triggerAd("684b976f-5367-4a76-8a1a-d90a2f380ed9"););You Might LikeNewsMicrosoft Has Ended Support for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1NewsMicrosoft Surface Pro 9 and Laptop 5 Now Available in IndiaNewsMicrosoft Introduces Surface Pro 9, Surface Laptop 5, and MoreNewsMicrosoft Is Holding the Surface Event 2022 on October 12NewsWindows 11 2022 Update Officially Introduced; Check out the Features! var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup ;adpushup.que = adpushup.que [];adpushup.que.push(function() adpushup.triggerAd("7900abb6-e703-47f5-a47a-0b46ff86661d"););Recommended ArticlesMicrosoft Introduces Outlook Lite for Low-End Android PhonesWindows 11 Dev Build 25169 with Multi-App Kiosk Mode ReleasedWindows 11 Dev Build 25163 Reintroduces the Taskbar OverflowWindows 11 Beta Build 22622.436 Introduces New Sharing FeaturesWindows 12 to Release in 2024 as Microsoft Plans a New Release CycleMicrosoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Launched in India; Price Starts at Rs 73,999Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour Comment
If you're looking to dramatically improve your privacy, take control of your personal information, or just want to keep using your perfectly good Nexus 5 for a few more years, the answer may be replacing your phone's operating system with a free, open-source alternative. It's easy to think of the world in terms of Android and iOS, but there are many alternatives out there, with varying degrees of usability.
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