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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)
Licensemainly Apache 2.0
DeveloperOpen Handset Alliance
Platformssince NDK r17: armeabi-v7a, arm64-v8a, ix86, amd64
Languages100+
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 Customize what apps perform what actions
Android gives users the ability to define which apps perform which action. For example, if an Android device has several browsers installed, the user can choose a default one which will start every time a link is for example opened from another app.
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Con Tied to Google
Even though Android is open-source, it is near unusable without Google Apps and a Google account. For example, it's impossible to download apps from the Google play store without a Google account unless the user is sideloading the app from 3rd party source such as APK Mirror.