Monday, May 7, 2018

Android Things 1.0 fixes the biggest pain points in building IoT devices


Google announced its internet of things (IoT) operating system, Android Things, almost three years ago. Now, it’s ready for the prime-time, with the launch of Android Things 1.0. This major update brings increased hardware compatibility, and long-term support for production devices. But before we start diving into the news, it’s probably worth talking what Android Things actually is. As I mentioned, Android Things is an operating system for IoT devices — so, stuff like smart lightbulbs, thermostats, Wi-Fi enabled cameras. You get the idea. Unlike the mainstream version of Android, it runs on the most austere of hardware, and can…

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