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What do you like best about Android?

For their update consistency and highly recommendable high patch security. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Android?

Some OS are buggy and disgusting. But there is always a solution for that. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Android solving and how is that benefiting you?

For the daily use that I've encounter using that. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Android Overview

What is Android?

When your phone, tablet, watch, TV or car’s tech goes from just working to actually making life easier, that’s when you know Android is behind it. With over 2.5 billion active devices around the world, our goal is to create features that are useful for all. Find the latest product news and go deep with stories behind the tech.

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When your phone, tablet, watch, TV or car’s tech goes from just working to actually making life easier, that’s when you know Android is behind it. With over 2.5 billion active devices around the world, our goal is to create features that are useful for all. Find the latest product news and go deep with stories behind the tech.


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Google
Year Founded
1998
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$182,527
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Organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful.

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4.5 out of 5
"Most used mobile OS for a reason"
I like the openness of the OS and the possibility of creating my own Android flavor and contributing to the product.
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Aswin P.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
4.0 out of 5
"Revalutionary Mobile os that changed the mobile industry ."
Android is very simple to use other than symbian or ios and its compactable for most of the mobile brands
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5.0 out of 5
"Easy to use"
Its easy to use and navigate when scrolling, very light and thin
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Yorman A.
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What do you like best about Android?

first of all, It's the most intuitive SO that I've used in my entire life, It's also a lot more customizable comparing it to any other SO, you can customize almost everything or use themes that change from your icons to your screen lock image, and best of all, I have all the options available if I want to download an App to do anything because there are tons of them, I use it every single day for the last 15 years and I'm still in love with my devices with Android SO Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Android?

Maybe, I'm be more prone to get a virus in my phone but I just have to avoid clicking on random ads, that's all! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Android solving and how is that benefiting you?

It has a few built-in interesting options for parental control that I use with my kids and It's been great. Also, It has an immense potential with all the Apps available in its App Store, I even use an App on my Android phone to use it as a remote control for my TV! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Thiri A.
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What do you like best about Android?

I appreciate Android's flexibility and customization options, which allow users to tailor their devices to fit their preferences. The wide range of apps and features, combined with seamless integration with Google services, makes it highly versatile. Additionally, the operating system runs smoothly across a variety of devices and price points, ensuring accessibility for everyone. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Android?

One downside of Android is the inconsistency in software updates across devices. Some manufacturers take a long time to roll out updates, leading to outdated software on certain models. Additionally, the pre-installed apps (bloatware) on some Android devices can be excessive and take up unnecessary storage space. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Android solving and how is that benefiting you?

Android solves the problem of accessibility and versatility by providing an operating system that works across a wide range of devices, from budget to premium models. It offers seamless integration with Google services like Gmail, Drive, and Calendar, making it easier to manage personal and professional tasks. The availability of apps for almost every need—communication, productivity, entertainment, and more—helps streamline daily activities. Its customization options also allow me to personalize my device to suit my preferences, enhancing overall usability and productivity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Android?

think one of the best things about Android is the customization options. Whether it’s changing the look of your home screen, using third-party apps, or even tweaking system settings, Android gives users a lot of freedom to make their devices truly their own. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Android?

One downside to Android is that the update process can be a bit inconsistent. Unlike Apple, where updates roll out to all supported devices at once, Android updates depend on the manufacturer and carrier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Android solving and how is that benefiting you?

Android is solving a lot of key problems, especially when it comes to accessibility, customization, and affordability. For one, it makes smartphones accessible to a broader range of people with its wide variety of devices at different price points. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Asit D.
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What do you like best about Android?

The most pervasive mobile operating system, Android, has improved vastly in the recent past. Starting with each successive version, Google has hiked security and privacy features to make users rightfully in control of their data. Customization options are unparalleled on Android; hence, a personalization experience can be envisioned, and performance and enhancements of battery life ensure that the device works smoothly and efficiently. Resulting in the huge ecosystem of apps within the Google Play Store catering to diverse needs, Android is a versatile platform. While fragmentation and, at times, performance-related problems continue to rise, Android is still claimed to be one of the most prominent options for smartphone and tablet users all over the world because it is both powerful and flexible. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Android?

While I enjoy various aspects of Android, I also face some issues that can be annoying. Due to manufacturers applying their own custom skins and software, the platform is often fragmented hence causing inconsistency in user experiences across devices.Even though this delays updates and causes differences in performance, there are other things that one might face such as battery drains from time to time, this may lead to compatibility problems with certain applications that don’t justify the sufferings of total battery failure. However, notwithstanding these challenges, Android remains a viable option for most people because it has more advantages than disadvantages. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Android solving and how is that benefiting you?

It has also solved some very general issues to huge users' benefits, including mine. As an open-sourced operating system, Android gives a very high degree of customizability, which enables me to have my gadget the way I want it and feel an ownership style. Within this huge app ecosystem, several tools and services are available that work towards enhancing productivity and increasing choices for entertainment. Further, widgets are a feature that makes everyday life much easier by putting important information upfront and not requiring one to go through many apps. Another practical solution is that the memory capacity can be increased with the help of microSD cards, which will help me not to mess up my files and not to pay money for unnecessary upgrades. Therefore, it is the flexibility and user-oriented characteristics that make Android an extremely useful operating system in terms of my daily activities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Edvinas U.
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What do you like best about Android?

The biggest reason why I like the Android operating system is freedom. When you use Apple, you are pretty much boxed in. With Android, I can install third-party stores, I can modify the default apps I use, and do a lot of tweaking around the system with custom launchers and so on. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Android?

You are lucky if you are using Google's Android, otherwise, you get an operating system that is quickly forgotten by the ponder vendor. This is bad for your digital security. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Android solving and how is that benefiting you?

It helps me to seperate my private and work life. From a Cybersecurity perspective, I introduce the concept of seperation of concerns which is very much needed these days. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Aswin  P.
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What do you like best about Android?

Android is very simple to use other than symbian or ios and its compactable for most of the mobile brands Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Android?

Android having so many security issues , google has patched up so many issues in previous versions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Android solving and how is that benefiting you?

android helps most of the mobile brands to solve their compactible os issue and users got a simple user interface. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Alishia D.
AD
Analyst, Digital Business Operations Support Analysis
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What do you like best about Android?

Android is very dependable and that's what I like about it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Android?

Most of my friends and colleagues use iPhone so sometimes when ask to navigate or for assistance I can't help them.

The upside is seeing that I'm one of the only people within my work group that uses an Android, I always called on test mobile apps using my Android. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Android solving and how is that benefiting you?

I'm able to validate that our products work properly when using an Android. It's benefiting me and our company to earn revenue during the customer journey. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Birgitta  O.
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What do you like best about Android?

Its easy to use and navigate when scrolling, very light and thin Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Android?

I cant find any problems at all, I will always choose Android Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Android solving and how is that benefiting you?

Its easy to navigate I find iPhone more difficult Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kushaagra R.
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What do you like best about Android?

The best thing is it's adaptability. Every user is different than the other and android provides those features by which one can modify it based on their requirement very simply. Android system can be used with a variety of different hardwares which can be integrated together to form one device for variety of tasks. It is extermely customer friendly by nature. Android softwares are used on a daily basis worldwide with more than 3 billion active users. An andriod software is very easy to implement sinve it does not require a lot of user knowledge of the operating system.This makes this customer friendly and supportive by providing great integration and implementation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Android?

Due to the open source nature of android it is more susceptible to virus and malwares because it allows users to download and install services from third party websites which reduces the safety Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Android solving and how is that benefiting you?

The first and foremost advantage of android is the cost effectiveness it provides because it is an open source software so doesnt have any usage fees. Also it is very popular globally and hence creates a larger market. Also the flexibility of usage of androids on a variety of devices like mobile tablet etc. makes it very useful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Android?

Due to Android app implementation, we were able to expand our customer base. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Android?

Slowness due to multiple Android apps used on single device. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Android solving and how is that benefiting you?

Now a days, customers are using Android on very large scale. Due to this it helped us to expand our business. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.