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ADB Last modified: Tuesday, August 27, 2002
Abbreviation of Apple Desktop Bus, a type of communications pathway built into all pre-G4 versions of the Apple Macintosh computer since the SE (except the iMac and the ibook). It is used to connect low-speed input devices such as the keyboard and mouse. ADB ports are designated with the icon. A single ADB port can support as many as 16 simultaneous input devices.
Android - An Open Handset Alliance Project Android allows you to access core mobile device functionality through standard API calls. Android Debug Bridge Android Debug Bridge (adb) is a versatile tool that lets you manage the state of a device or emulator. Android SDK Developers can create applications for the platform using the Android SDK. Applications are written using the Java programming language and run on Dalvik, a custom virtual machine designed for embedded use which runs on top of a Linux kernel. Dalvik Debug Monitor Server Android ships with a debugging tool called the Dalvik Debug Monitor Service (DDMS), which provides port-forwarding services, screen capture on the device, thread and heap information on the device, logcat, process, and radio state information, and more features.	Related Categories Buses Macintosh Mobile Phones Related Terms Android platform Android SDK command line Dalvik DDMS Macintosh computer mobile OS mobile phone smartphone Shopping ADB Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Dishwashers 9 Model Matches Sport and Outdoor 48 Store Offers Lighting 116 Store Offers Network Cables 3 Model Matches Barcode Scanners 9 Model Matches