📱 Lecture 1: Introduction to Mobile App Development | What is Android? | Android Versions Explained

Описание: Welcome to the first lecture of the Mobile App Development Course! 🚀
In this session, you’ll learn the fundamentals of Android, explore the concept of operating systems, understand Linux, discover what open-source software really means, and go through the complete history of Android — from its first release to the latest version in 2025.

This lecture sets the foundation for your journey toward becoming a professional Android app developer. Whether you are a beginner or a computer science student, this video will help you understand how Android works, why it dominates the mobile industry, and how you can build apps that run on billions of devices worldwide.

🧠 Topics Covered in This Lecture:

What is Android?

Definition and purpose of Android

Why Android is the world’s most popular mobile operating system

Understanding Android’s role in smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, wearables, and IoT devices

What is an Operating System (OS)?

Role of an OS in managing hardware and software

Examples: Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux

Difference between mobile and desktop operating systems

What is Linux?

Introduction to Linux kernel

How Android is built on top of the Linux kernel

Advantages of Linux for mobile systems: security, stability, and flexibility

What is Open Source?

Definition of open-source software

How open-source encourages collaboration and innovation

Role of Google and the Open Handset Alliance in Android development

Benefits of open-source for developers and users

History of Android

The birth of Android Inc. in 2003

Google’s acquisition of Android in 2005

First commercial Android device launch in 2008

Evolution of Android versions, features, and improvements over time

Android Versions Overview (2008–2025)

Android 1.0 to Android 4.4 (Cupcake to KitKat)

Android 5.0–9.0 (Lollipop to Pie)

Android 10–14: Modern Android architecture

Android 15 and beyond – AI integration, performance, privacy, and design enhancements

🧩 Why This Lecture is Important

Before jumping into coding, it’s essential to understand the ecosystem you’ll be developing for.
This lecture will help you:

Understand the core architecture of Android.

Recognize how Android interacts with hardware using the Linux kernel.

Appreciate the open-source community that powers Android innovation.

Identify key milestones that shaped Android’s success.

With this knowledge, you’ll be better prepared for upcoming lectures on Android Studio, app components, activity lifecycle, layouts, and UI design.