Android
operating system created by Google for use on mobile devices
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Android is an operating system developed by Google, designed primarily for smartphones and tablets, based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software. First released in 2008, Android is the most popular operating system in the world with 4 billion users, and the most used operating system for smartphones. The latest version, released on June 16, 2026, is Android 17.
Android’s social media accounts
Social
X (Twitter): @Android
X (Twitter): @AndroidDev
YouTube: @android, channel ID UC9M7-jzdU8CVrQo1JwmIdWA
Instagram: @android
Facebook: @AndroidOfficial
GitHub: @android
Web
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