Android

Android is a Linux-based operating system for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers. It is developed by the Open Handset Alliance, led by Google, and other companies. Google purchased the initial developer of the software, Android Inc., in 2005. The unveiling of the Android distribution in 2007 was announced with the founding of the Open Handset Alliance, a consortium of 86 hardware, software, and telecommunication companies dev... More

First Released:

  • Sep 20, 2008

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Also known as:

  • Android OS

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Developer

Open Handset Alliance

The Open Handset Alliance (OHA) is a consortium of 84 firms to develop open standards for mobile devices. Member firms include Google, HTC, Sony, Dell, Intel, Motorola, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, T-Mobile, Sprint Nextel, Nvidia, and Wind River Systems. The OHA...

Release Date:

  • Sep 20, 2008

Version Number:

  • 4.0.3

Latest Version:

  • 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Latest Release Date:

  • Mar 28, 2012

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