What is Android? Know all Details and Facts

Last Updated on March 19, 2022 by Rashid Hassan

While, in the previous article, we covered what is iOS, today our concern will be to know what is android in deep detail. The Android, which is not a new word in anyone’s life, must not be knowing all the basic and deep facts and stats on Android.

While, Android Smartphones have become the household item of today, we would also cover all the details on android to know what is android. Let’s check out all details and facts:

What is Android?

Android is a mobile operating system as developed by Google, the search engine giant!

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When was Android launched?

Android was launched by Google in the Year 2008, just after the release of iOS. Android was initially developed by Android Inc, which Google bought in 2005.

What is Android specialty?

The Android was designed primarily for the touch screen mobiles like Smartphones and tablets. The Android also expanded it now with the inclusion of some other products like Computers, Smart TVs (Android TV), Android Auto and smart watches (Wear OS)

What is Android version until now?

Currently we have the Android version 10!

What is Android history in its versions?

The Android holds an interesting history in regard to its versions. The Android have its versions named after some code. Check out the same:

When was Android 10 launched?

Android 10 was launched on 3^rd Sep, 2019

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What is Android availability in languages?

The Android is available in more than 100 languages, unlike iOS which is available in 40 languages.

What is Android App Store called?

The Android Apps Store is officially known as Google Play Store.

How many apps are present in Google Playstore?

Overall, there are more than 2.6 million apps available at Playstore! Also, overall the number of times the total apps at Google Playstore has been downloaded is over 65 billion times.

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What is Android Minus Point?

Android is an open sources platform, unlike iOS which is closed platform. Thus, the tricking of Google Playstore can be somewhat easy as compared to iOS. Any app from unknown sources can be downloaded at Smartphone and can be used. Even, mistakenly you can install stalking apps at your Smartphones. However, Google is taking instant calls to remove such stalking apps, as done in recent past!

What is Android update schedule?

The Android is being updated by Google, on a yearly basis.

What is Android Market share?

The Android Market currently stands at 86.7% and has been the global leader since 2011 on Smartphones, and since 2013 on tablets. Also, the Android market share is going to improve further in upcoming years. You can check out the below data for the same.

Are you in search of further more interesting fun facts on Android? Let’s check out our previously written article on 15 Random Fun Facts on Android!

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