History & Origins (The Early Days)
In what year did four friends start the Android company in California?
2003
What month and year was the very first Android phone released?
December 2008.
By 2018, Android held what percentage of the global market share?
Over 75%.
A person who starts a company or organization.
Founder.
What was the original purpose of the Android software before it was used for phones?
Digital cameras (connecting them to PCs wirelessly).
Which version of Android introduced the "Gallery" for pictures and videos?
Version 1.6.
What does "open-source software" mean in the context of Android?
It is free, and manufacturers can customize it for their products.
To change from one position or direction to another.
To shift (focus).
Who bought Android Inc. in 2005?
Google.
What security feature was introduced in Version 4.0?
Facial recognition.
How many types of devices does Google's main competitor (Apple/iOS) run on?
Only two.
To make a product or film available to the public.
Release.
What event in 2007 forced Google to reveal they were working on a phone?
Apple released the first smartphone (iPhone).
Version 6.0 allowed users to unlock their phones using what technology?
Fingerprint ID.
Besides phones and tablets, name two other things Android is used for today.
Wearable tech, AI, or smart house concepts (TVs, lights, thermostats).
To discourage someone from doing something.
deter