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About Android

When Google joined the cellular phone market, they created Android, their first smartphone operating system. Based on Linux, the Android OS promises power, flexibility, and extendability.HTC was the first to introduce a device that will run the Android OS, the G1. Android is not only an OS but a software platform. This gives all cellular manufacturers the ability to build new device that can use Android.

The Android platform is completely open-source, allowing any developer to tap into its full power and create some pretty cool apps. Check out some of the winners of the Android Developer Challenge.



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"There are a lot to choose from, and you've probably owned a few by now over the years, but if you had to choose your favorite Android phone so far, which would it be?"


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Lesther Japsay
Lesther Japsay HTC Droid DNA
 OM ID
OM ID Galaxy S III
 Chevon Lordevil Herron
Chevon Lordevil Herron s4
 James Malone
James Malone Xperia Arc after 2 years people still think it's a new phone
 Kenneth McClellan
Kenneth McClellan Droid DNA

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"Has the Android OS peaked? Can you think of anything the next version really needs? http://www.phonedog.com/2013/05/18/what-does-android-really-need/"


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Matthew Mc Clous
Matthew Mc Clous The comments on this feed are hilarious, Shows how after all this time people still have no idea what they are talking about.
 Michael Talbot
Michael Talbot It need not to be such a battery sucking vortex of a black hole
 Aly Youssef
Aly Youssef still can't find an app that compresses photos + videos for email
 Waii Hui
Waii Hui It needs all those cool fun games that are ios only.
 Waii Hui
Waii Hui Needs tap to top, makes life so convenient in the ios world. Needs cooler music player, video player

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"What does Google's release of 'Android Studio' mean to you?"


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Camar Green
Camar Green Yeeeeeeeeppp
 KrunaL Darji
KrunaL Darji Nothing.
 Hans Wang
Hans Wang Really nice :Dlol
 Eric Wainright
Eric Wainright Everyone has their opinion I suppose. Ive used all 4 platforms, Android, iOS, Windows, and BlackBerry, I like my iPhone 5 the best. It does well with my work. If I ever look for a phone to play games on perhaps Ill go back to Android. But as of right now I dont have the time, nor need to play games since I work 14 hours a day, 6 days a week. Enjoy whichever platform your choose and I will enjoy mine.
 Daniel McCarthy
Daniel McCarthy No more Eclipse.


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