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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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"What changes would you like to see Google include with Android 4.3?"

Ore Najib pure android doesnt lag on quad core . my nexus 4 never lag since i bought it .

Harvie Galenzoga Boles the problem is within android OS architecture

Matthew Lee Swanson I'd like to see them give you more control over the arrangement of your home screen. For example, most phones have ginormous screens and eye-poppingly-high resolution--so why are we still stuck at 4x4 icon grid?! Like many 3rd party launchers, why can't stock Android allow you to change that and make use of your bigger screen with higher resolution? I'd also like to see more widgets for productivity included. Smoother animations. Increased battery life. Maybe a slightly better camera app on the stock interface.

Joseph James Gabo Retina controlled interface

Johnny Ezell Jr. Nooo man they are talking about Android 4.3 not TouchWiz. Pure Android does not have battery % in the status bar. My GS4 has it but my GNex didn't because it was "pure" Android. Unless I was running a custom rom.

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"Are you a fan of the social network-centric smartphone, like the HTC First? What do or don't you like about them?"

Harith Omar It may be a success if they had better specs say a 1.5GHz Quad-core processor and a 8.0 megapixel camera for starters...

Jesse Ling at least the htc first can be easily turned into a pure android phone :)

Martin Láwliet Amuesi Nope. I'm not that into social networks. Having a social networking based phone might be good for some but not for me. I'm prefer a all round phone.

Mark Simrow Windows phone 9 already integrates all the social networking you could ever want. Having a Facebook phone is stupid and pointless

Jesus Salvador Delgado Martinez I loved moto blur for the only fact that i can update facebook and twitter but now i have a iphone 4s and i set up twitter to where i an update my fb as well i miss those applications form motoblur