Android
Android
Android (/ˈændrɔɪd/ AN-droyd) is a mobile operating system based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open source software, designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.
Etymology
The term "Android" is derived from the Greek word "androīdēs" (ἀνδροείδης), meaning man-like or resembling a man. The name was chosen to represent the goal of the operating system: to create a personal, user-friendly experience for all.
Related Terms
- Operating System: An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware, software resources, and provides various services for computer programs.
- Linux Kernel: The Linux kernel is a free and open-source, monolithic, Unix-like operating system kernel.
- Smartphone: A smartphone is a portable device that combines mobile telephone and computing functions into one unit.
- Tablet: A tablet computer, commonly shortened to tablet, is a mobile device, typically with a mobile operating system and touchscreen display processing circuitry, and a rechargeable battery in a single, thin and flat package.
- Open Source Software: Open-source software (OSS) is a type of computer software in which source code is released under a license in which the copyright holder grants users the rights to use, study, change, and distribute the software to anyone and for any purpose.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Android
- Wikipedia's article - Android
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