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Android (Operating System)

Android is an operating system (OS) for mobile devices—cell phones, tablets, netbooks (small laptop or “companion devices”). Android was developed by Google. There are over 70,000 apps that are available to extend functionality to these devices. The Android OS works on system software that runs on code including java and xml.

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Dell's New Tablet vs iPhone/iPad

The iPad, though at first ridiculed for it’s name, and mocked for not having a phone, has now sold over 3 million units. This was a surprise because the most inexpensive iPad started at $499. Apple was on to something when it designed the iPad with more features than a typical e-reader (like the Kindle). … Read more

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What the Heck is an Android Phone?

Android is a mobile operating system that uses a modified version of the Linux kernel. Huh? The Linux kernel is one of the most prominent examples of free and open source software (OSS). The Android OSS was initially developed by Android, Inc. Google later purchased that company. This led to the Open Handset Alliance (OHA). … Read more

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