Android

Android is a software stack for mobile devices that includes an operating system, middleware and key applications. Google Inc. purchased the initial developer of the software, Android Inc., in 2005. Android’s mobile operating system is based on the Linux kernel. Google and other members of the Open Handset Alliance collaborated on Android’s development and release. The Android Open Source Project (AOSP) is tasked with the maintenance and further development of Android. The Android operating system is the world’s best-selling Smartphone platform. – Wikipedia

Good ol’ wikipedia, always there to give you a thorough explanation of a particular topic. Here’s a more common language definition of Android — “it’s a kick-ass operating system for mobile devices. It’s based on the Linux kernel and is backed by Google.” Is there anything else you really need to know about it!? The device, by itself, isn’t all that special. What makes this baby sing are the apps found on the app store — Google Play.

My Devices

• Barnes & Nobles NOOKColor
• HTC Droid Incredible
• Motorola Droid