Android: What is it?
- Android is a mobile operating system that comes from the search engine giant, Google. Android is mainly used on Smartphones and Tablets. Officially, Android is for the 21. October 2008.
- As a operating system is the Software that allows the user to operate the smartphone or tablet. So how about Windows on computers that are used to Android on Smartphones.
- In 2014, Android has expanded its market share to approximately 85 percent. Thus, the Android operating system is installed on about 85 percent of the world's Smartphones.
What is Android? Simple Explanation
Who is behind Android?
- Android is developed by "Open Handset Alliance" constantly. The company was founded by Google and represents a composite of the currently 87 companies. The goal is to create a uniform System for all Smartphones.
- Among the members of the "Open Handset Alliance" in addition to Google, other Smartphone manufacturers such as HTC, LG, Motorola and Samsung. Use them on their Smartphones and Tablets, the Android operating system. Depending on the manufacturer-specific Apps are pre-installed or the System is adjusted.
- Even if Android is part of the largest part of the market, there is still active competition. The Apple company has developed its own operating system. On iPhone, iPad and iPod touch running iOS instead of Android. On the Smartphones of Nokia and Microsoft operating system "Windows Phone runs".
Samsung Galaxy S6 with Android
In the next practical tip to find out whether Google's Android or Apple's iOS better suits you.
