Quick Answer: Why Is It Called Android?
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There has been speculation over whether Android is called “Android” because it sounds like “Andy.” Actually, Android is Andy Rubin — coworkers at Apple gave him the nickname back in 1989 because of his love for robots. … “See you on the 27th!” At I/O, Rubin took the stage, his name still synonymous with Android.

How did Android get its name?

The word was coined from the Greek root ἀνδρ- andr- “man, male” (as opposed to ἀνθρωπ- anthrōp- “human being”) and the suffix -oid “having the form or likeness of”. … The term “android” appears in US patents as early as 1863 in reference to miniature human-like toy automatons.

What is the actual meaning of Android?

: a mobile robot usually with a human form sci-fi androids.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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