Question: What Is Android?

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Android

Operating system

What is the difference between a smartphone and an android?

Android is an operating system(OS), whearas Smartphone is a phone with enhanced features beyond making and receiving a call. A Smartphone may or may not run on Android OS. There are other operating systems, like iOS (for iPhones), Windows OS etc. Most of the mobile manufacturers use Android as their OS.

What is Android device?

An Android device is a device that runs on the Android operating system. Android is an array of software intended for mobile devices that features an operating system, core applications and middleware. Some of the well-known Android device manufacturers include Acer, HTC, Samsung, LG, Sony Ericsson and Motorola.