Android Company Profile

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Company Name	Android
Website	https://www.android.com
Snippet	WebDiscover more about Android & learn how our devices can help you Do more with Google with hyper connectivity, powerful protection, & Google apps.
License	Apache License 2.0 for userspace software, GNU GPL v2 for the Linux kernel modifications
Userland	Bionic libc, mksh shell, Toybox as core utilities
Developer	Various (mostly Google)
OS family	Unix-like (modified Linux kernel)
Platforms	ARM64 (previous versions were also compatible with ARMv7, x86, x86-64 and RISC-V; these architectures are still unofficially supported via third-party solutions)[2][3]
Repository	android.googlesource.com
Written in	Java, Kotlin (UI), C (core), C++ and others
Kernel type	Monolithic (Linux kernel)
Available in	100+ languages
Source model	Open source, freeware (most devices include proprietary components, such as Google Play Services or One UI)
Update method	Over-the-air
Working state	Current
Latest preview	Android 14: QPR1 Beta 2 (U1B2.230922.006) / October 5, 2023; 4 months ago (2023-10-05)[1]
Latest release	Android 14 / October 4, 2023; 4 months ago (2023-10-04)
Initial release	September 23, 2008; 15 years ago (2008-09-23)
Package manager	APK-based
Marketing target	Smartphones, tablet computers, smart TVs (Android TV), Android Auto and smartwatches (Wear OS)
Official website	android.com
Defaultuser interface	Graphical (multi-touch)

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