Features of Android that make it so Powerful

In this article, you will understand the various features of android that have been evolving for years. In addition, these features of android make android a compelling and interactive operating system. Through this article, you will get to know the top 25 features of android.

Top 25 Features of Android

 1. Open Source

Android’s open-source nature allows users to download the source code and create custom ROMs for various devices. This flexibility fosters innovation and customization, leading to a diverse ecosystem of Android devices.

2. Immersive UI

Android offers a beautiful, interactive, and smooth user interface. With its rich design elements and responsive animations, users enjoy a visually appealing experience that enhances usability and engagement.

3. Near Field Communication(NFC)

Near Field Communication

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Near-field communication is possible with modern android powered devices. For example, using NFC, the users can faster communicate, share files and even charge their phones by tapping each other’s phones.

 4. Connectivity

Connectivity

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Android allows you to connect to various networks like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, VPN, VoLTE, Edge. CDMA etc.

5. Multitasking

Android supports multitasking, allowing users to run multiple apps simultaneously. For example, you can listen to music while chatting on WhatsApp or Telegram, enhancing productivity and convenience.

6. Split Screen

Split-screen allows the user to perform side-by-side work at both applications. For example, suppose you want to chat with someone, and meanwhile, you need to search for something on google. Then in such cases, you can open both the apps on a split screen and operate your tasks.

7. Media Formats

Android supports various media formats, whether it’s H.263, H.264, MPEG-4, AAC, AAC 5.1, MP3, MP4, Ogg, WAV, JPEG, PNG, GIF, etc.

8. Messaging

Android provides robust messaging capabilities, including SMS and MMS. Users can easily communicate with others through text messages and multimedia messages.

9. Browser Support

Android allows you to browse on the web to find any information or download/share any files.

10. Gesture Control

Gesture Control

Gestures are critical features that let you interact with your device using hand movements, finger taps, scrolls, pinches, etc. You can even customize the action of the gesture through the inbuilt API. Thus, it makes your work easier.

11. Voice Control

Voice Control

Voice control allows you to interact with your device or any application through your voice. For example, suppose if you say “Ok Google” in our devive, our device opens google assistant for us and prompts us.

12. Face Unlock

Face Unlock mode helps you to secure your device with your facial data. In addition, you can now encrypt your device so that it won’t get opened until it recognizes your face.

13. Fingerprint Unlock

Fingerprint Unlock

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Fingerprint unlock allows you to secure your device using your fingerprint. Even you can encrypt some of your applications with your fingerprint. However, until and unless the device gets a valid fingerprint, it won’t allow the user to interact with your device or application.

14. Keyboard/Auto-correct

Keyboard Auto-correct

The modern android keyboards are now very powerful and come with features like autocorrect, which automatically recommends you the correct phrase or word.

15. Multi-Language Support

Multi-Language Support

Nowadays, with every android device, you get multiple language support. Multiple languages allow you to select between various languages and make you comfortable by keeping whatever language you prefer.

16. Text-To-Speech

Text-To-Speech

A text-to-speech converter allows you to convert any piece of text into a customized voice.

17. File Manager/Storage

Android allows you to store/access various files and even provides you a file manager to organize all your pictures, videos, and documents together.

18. USB Transfer

USB transfer enables users to easily transfer files and media between their Android device and PC. This feature supports various file types and provides a straightforward method for data transfer.

19. Hotspot/Tethering

Hotspot allows you to share your mobile’s internet with other devices. By using USB tethering, you can even share your internet directly by using a USB cable.

20. Customizing Home Screen

You can customize your Home Screen according to your wills. There are several themes available which you can use, or you can even create our custom theme.

21. Infrared Transmissions

Using the inbuilt IR sensors and android, you can recognize IR-enabled devices and connect to them. So, for example, you can control your TV, Set-top Box, etc., by just using your android device.

22. Notifications

You can receive notifications for any critical updates or processes. You can even customize your notification tone and behavior.

23. Warnings

Warning

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Android generates several warnings several times to save you and your device. Some of the standard signs are the full charge warning, overheat warning, etc.

24. Dark Mode

Dark Mode

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Android offers a dark mode option that reduces eye strain and conserves battery life on OLED screens. Users can switch between light and dark modes based on their preferences and lighting conditions.

25. Eye Protection/Night Light

The eye protection or night light mode reduces blue light emission, helping to reduce eye strain during nighttime use. This feature provides comfort during extended device use.

Summary

These are some of the top features of Android. Looking at them, you can easily judge how much android is powerful and what it can do. Apart from these, there are several other features of Android which you will understand while you go through the whole course.

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