Android
Android is an open source mobile operating system developed by Google and based on the Linux kernel. Android was developed primarily for touch screen devices, such as smartphones and tablets, although there are specialist versions for Android Wear (wrist watches) and Android TV.
Unlike the mobile operating system iOS, Android is not exclusively used with the hardware from one manufacturer. Due to its open source nature, manufacturers can, and in the majority of cases do, customise Android to meet the needs of their specific devices. Regardless of whether a manufacturer customises Android, all Android based devices have access to the Google Play store, where there are in excess of a million apps available for download.
Useful Links
- Android Developer Site.
- Android Developer Tools.
- Android 12 features: Everything you need to know about Google's latest OS.
- Java on Stuart's Information Technology Corner.
- 20 awesome Android app templates with premium designs.