Android Native Libraries

The native libraries are C/C++ libraries, often taken from the open source communityin order to provide necessary services to the Android application layer. Among others,they include:WebkitA fast web-rendering engine used by Safari, Chrome, and other browsersSQLiteA full-featured SQL databaseApache HarmonyAn open source implementation of JavaOpenGL3D graphics librariesOpenSSLThe secure locket layerAlthough many of these libraries are used as-is, one notable exception is Bionic, whichis basically a rewritten version of the standard C library. Bionic is used for two reasons:TechnologyTo make it purpose-built for tiny, battery-powered devicesLicenseTo make it license-friendly for others who might want to adopt it and change it