Android is an operating system for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers. It consists of a kernel based on the Linux kernel, with middleware, libraries and APIs written in C and application software running on an application framework which includes Java-compatible libraries based on Apache Harmony.
Android has a large community of developers writing applications ("apps") that extend the functionality of the devices. Developers write primarily in a customized version of Java.
Apps can be downloaded from third-party sites or through online stores such as Android Market ( http://alternativeto.net/software/android-market/ ), the app store run by Google.
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Android 4.0
Ice Cream Sandwich provides a refined, intuitive user interface and introduces innovative new features, such as Face Unlock, Android Beam and more.