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Google's Linux-based mobile OS powers 72% of all smartphones — 3.6 billion active devices

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Key Facts

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    Developed by Android Inc, acquired by Google (2005); first Android phone: HTC Dream/T-Mobile G1 (2008)

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    72% global smartphone market share; 3.6 billion active Android devices worldwide (2024)

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    Google Play Store: 3.5 million apps; Android powers smartphones, tablets, TVs, watches, cars

💡 Did you know? Android versions are alphabetically named after desserts: Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread… up to Android 14

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