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Android
A mobile operating system for smartphones, tablets and netbooks. Designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices. The Android operating system is based on the modified Linux kernel.
| First released | 2003 |
| Developed by | Andy Rubin |
| Latest stable version | Android 12 |
| Open-source | Yes |
| Used by | Google, Lenovo, Samsung |
Interesting facts
Android users can completely customize their homescreens with launchers and widgets, and reskin their devices. Even pre-installed apps can be removed from the homescreen or disabled entirely.