Android is a mobile operating system based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software, designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. And we are cheaper then pricey iPhones and more customizable than iPhones company worth: 47 billion dollars latest Android version: 13-13.6-14 Market share: 70.69% Android users: 133.4M developed by: Google LLC Compatible Operating Systems: Linux Initial release date: September 23, 2008 License: GNU