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Google's mobile operating system for smartphones and tablets, based on the Linux kernel, first released in 2008.

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Overview

Android is an operating system developed by Google, designed primarily for smartphones and tablets, based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software. First released in 2008, it is the world's most widely used mobile operating system, with approximately 3.9 billion active users as of 2026.

Google positions Android around Gemini-powered AI features, cross-device connectivity such as Quick Share and Find Hub, built-in security, and OEM licensing through Google Mobile Services. Android 17 shipped on June 16, 2026 as the current version family.

Android — mobile operating system - Classification

Industry
  • Software Companies

Android — mobile operating system - Direct Competitors

  • Huawei

    Huawei logo

    HarmonyOS

    huawei.com

  • Apple

    Apple logo

    iOS

    apple.com

  • Jolla

    Jolla logo

    Sailfish OS

    jolla.com

AttributeAndroid — mobile operating systemHarmonyOSiOSSailfish OS
ProviderGooglegoogle.comHuaweihuawei.comPublicAppleapple.comPublicJollajolla.com
Founded1998198719762011
Sells ToEnterprises, IndividualsConsumers, EnterpriseEnterprises, Individuals—
Pricing ModelAdvertising, SubscriptionRecurring, Software, TransactionalServices, Subscription—
OwnershipSubsidiaryPublicPublic—
Android — mobile operating system

Provider Googlegoogle.com

Founded 1998

Sells To Enterprises, Individuals

Pricing Model Advertising, Subscription

Ownership Subsidiary

HarmonyOS

Provider Huaweihuawei.comPublic

Founded 1987

Sells To Consumers, Enterprise

Pricing Model Recurring, Software, Transactional

Ownership Public

iOS

Provider Appleapple.comPublic

Founded 1976

Sells To Enterprises, Individuals

Pricing Model Services, Subscription

Ownership Public

Sailfish OS

Provider Jollajolla.com

Founded 2011

Sells To —

Pricing Model —

Ownership —

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