Android, the Google-owned mobile operating system named after its creator, Andy Rubin, turned 8 today, marking November 5, 2007 as the date in which the world\u2019s most popular OS came into existence.<\/p>\n
Google has transformed Android from a mobile OS for geeks, and a budget-level OS for budget-level consumers, to a high-end operating system for high-end, tech-savvy consumers. The first device on Android was the HTC Dream or T-Mobile G1, with others to follow. Google decided to give Android updates \u201cdessert\u201d names, with everything from \u201cdoughnut,\u201d to \u201choneycomb,\u201d \u201cice cream sandwich,\u201d \u201cJelly Bean,\u201d and even \u201cLollipop\u201d and \u201cMarshmallow.\u201d Each year, Google releases a new statue at its Mountain View headquarters, reminding those of us who pay attention that Android is still marching on. As of Google\u2019s Nexus 6P announcement, Android now has over 1 billion active users according to new Google CEO Sundar Pichai.<\/p>\n
Android has been known for its customization, allowing users to set up their devices and use them the way they prefer — which is in stark contrast to iOS, a mobile operating system that restricts and controls what users can or cannot do with their devices. In recent years, even Apple has taken some inspiration for iOS from Samsung and Android itself (split-screen mode, low power mode, etc.). Former Apple CEO Steve Jobs considered Android to be a ripoff of iOS, and devoted his life to “stomping it out” at all costs. Yet and still, Android has survived because of its flexibility and customization. Apple has had success in the US with the iPhone and iOS, but the story is different around the world, where Android is winning and dominating in mobile (over 80% of the world uses Android instead of iOS).<\/p>\n
Android turned 8 today, and that\u2019s a marvelous thing. The company didn\u2019t always have the worldwide commanding presence it does today, but its success goes to show that hard work, dedication, and perseverance can have satisfying, long-term consequences. Here\u2019s to another 8 years with Android!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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