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Android is a Linux-based mobile operating system developed by Google.

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Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google and built on the Linux kernel. The first commercial Android smartphone launched in 2008, and the source code is published through the Android Open Source Project, or AOSP. It runs on phones and tablets as well as TVs, cars and wearables.

Many manufacturers build devices on Android, and apps are distributed mainly through Google Play. The platform also supports on-device AI, where models run directly on the phone.

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