The operating system was designed from the ground up to allow developers build apps for use on it, similar to the way software programmes run on personal computers. At the time of initial release, while far from beautiful, the Android operating system was a breath of fresh air in the world of mobile phones. The user interface has since undergone several iterations. Android 12, released in 2021, was groundbreaking as far as Android’s user interface is concerned.
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Android OS went on to become the best-selling mobile OS worldwide since 2011 and on tablets since 2013. It is used in phones and tablets made by every mainstream mobile phone manufacturer except Apple which uses iOS. iOS and the first iPhone had been around since June 2007, but being restricted to use by only Apple meant that it never stood a chance against Android in terms of numbers. Don’t miss our mobile phone reviews. Join our WhatsApp Group, to be notified of the most important articles and deals, Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
