How long has Google been working on Android?

[ultra spikey]

I thought I read somewhere that Google has been working on the Android OS for a few years now? I'm just wondering why it seems like a lot of things don't work? And why this OS still looks like it's in Beta? I'm not bashing the phone/OS, I even preordered one, and it should be in today. Just something I was wondering about.

[ministersin]

I thought I read somewhere that Google has been working on the Android OS for a few years now? I'm just wondering why it seems like a lot of things don't work? And why this OS still looks like it's in Beta? I'm not bashing the phone/OS, I even preordered one, and it should be in today. Just something I was wondering about.

I have logged more than 8 hours of continuous use and I haven't found anything that didn't work.

Tell me more.

[eRoc]

Seriously, I've been on the phone almost non stop (except for a few hours of sleep) since yesterday morning and have had zero problems.

[RDILLZ]

Everything works for me. It seems to get better the longer you use it! like its alive!lol

[ultra spikey]

I thought I read that Google Docs or Google Reader(I dont even use those things) dont work? And that the GPS and compass are quirky. No video playback or recorder? And other things that I read will be fixed by "updates" or 3rd party developers. This is all from what i've read, I guess i'll find out for myself when I get it today.

[AnDroiD KiDz]

Look "Ultra Spikey" (Thinking: what kind of name is that?) everything you heard was partially true, but the whole truth is that the GoD PhonE works phenomenal!! and 3rd party developers already created video record capability (Camline) www.sadko.com and etc. So relax "bro" (Thinking: hopefully this is a guy) and enjoy the new wave of technology in the makeing!

[ultra spikey]

I am relaxed...like I said in my first post, im not bashing, I was just wondering how long this OS has been in the making. I am still very excited about the phone...

[brokeoutangel]

Hey Android kidz your camline /sadko link doesnt work can you update it i need that video thanx

[hawtseks]

To answer the OPs question:

"In July 2005, Google acquired Android, Inc., a small startup company based in Palo Alto, CA."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Android

[Brains]

I thought I read that Google Docs or Google Reader(I dont even use those things) dont work? And that the GPS and compass are quirky. No video playback or recorder? And other things that I read will be fixed by "updates" or 3rd party developers. This is all from what i've read, I guess i'll find out for myself when I get it today.

lol.. you gotta love it ... Starts a thread to bash and talk sh#t about the phone, which he doesn't even have, and uses "I thought I read" as justification.