What is Android?

Android is a mobile operating system from Google that runs on smartphones and tablets. It uses an open source platform, which means that any developer can create apps for Android devices without paying licensing fees like Apple does with its iOS App Store. Android developers may be required to pay licensing fees if they wish to create applications for use in China or certain other countries where Google's services are blocked by the government.

Articles related to the Android platform cover development for this mobile operating system. Topics may include interview questions, best practices, and developer tools specific to Android. Additional topics related to Android may include Java, Kotlin, and Webview.