Android: momentum, mobile and more at Google I/O

At the 2011 Google I/O conference, the Android team celebrated the rapid growth of the platform, which had expanded from a single device in one country to over 100 million activated devices globally, with 400,000 new activations daily. They announced the upcoming Ice Cream Sandwich version, aiming to unify the operating system across all device types, and introduced Music Beta by Google, a cloud-based music streaming service. Additionally, they launched a movie rental service on the Android Market and outlined new guidelines for timely platform updates, with support from major industry players like Verizon, HTC, and Samsung. The Android Open Accessory initiative was unveiled to encourage the development of compatible hardware accessories, and a preview of Android@Home and Project Tungsten highlighted future integrations with home appliances and music control. The success of Android was attributed to the collaborative efforts of developers, OEMs, and carriers, with a commitment to continue expanding the platform's capabilities.

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