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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 50 Store Offers Lighting 116 Store Offers Network Cables 3 Model Matches Barcode Scanners 9 Model Matches