Android (operating system)

Android is an open-source operating system developed by Google. Android is based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other free and open-source software, designed primarily for touchscreen-based mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers. First released in 2008, Android is the world’s most widely used operating system with 3.9 billion users; and most used operating system for smartphones. The latest version, released on June 16, 2026, is Android 17.