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The history of Android, as told through 5 legendary launchers

Android is special not because of what it is, but what you can turn it into. This was especially true in the early days, when the out-of-the-box experience was quite rough, and you needed to install a ...
SlashGear

Android Over The Years: All The Biggest Changes From 1.0 To Update 14

Android is the dominant smartphone OS on the global market, and over the years it has become essentially the only competitor to Apple's iOS. But the platform had humble beginnings before it erased the ...
ExtremeTech

The four strangest bugs and bungles in the history of Android

Over the last several years Android has exploded in popularity. With this massive growth came a few notable bugs in software and hardware. Here are some of the most unusual. Share on Facebook (opens ...
Houston Chronicle

A History of Android Market Share: How Google's Mobile Operating System Dominated the Globe

Android's dominance is indisputable. In the second quarter, Alphabet's mobile operating system powered 82.8% of the smartphones shipped globally, according to research firm IDC. Apple's iOS came in a ...
Droid Life

Own Android History: Bid on OG Motorola DROID Prototype Device

Over on eBay, Android enthusiasts have a chance to bid on a piece of certified Android history. For many, including Android bloggers like me, the Motorola DROID, aka the “OG DROID,” was the first ...