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Android is an operating system based on the Linux kernel, and designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers.
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Based OnAndroid Open Source Project (AOSP)
Package ManagerAPK, Various app stores
OS FamilyLinux (AOSP-based)
Languages100+
Licensemainly Apache 2.0
DeveloperOpen Handset Alliance
Platformssince NDK r17: armeabi-v7a, arm64-v8a, ix86, amd64
Programming LanguageC(Linux Kernel), C++(Dalvik,Art) & Java
Compatible devices∞
Update frequencyMonthly, however shipping depends on the device manufacturer
DistributionsLineageOS, /e/, BlissOS, MIUI, OmniROM, Replicant
Pros
Pro Desktop and lockscreen widgets
Desktop widgets provide quick access to the information you need quickly and access the most. These are available out of the box, and can be developed by anyone. Widgets on the lockscreen have been removed since the Lollipop update, but is available on 3rd party lockscreens such as AC Display and KK Locker.
Pro Highly customizable
One of the massive benefits of Android being open-sourced are all the modifications you can make to the phone to customise pretty much anything. Some of the cooler things you can do are:
- Replace the entire operating system with a custom ROM.
- Replace the keyboard.
- Change the home screen launcher.
- Change the lock screen.
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