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This is a list of mobile apps developed by Google for its Android operating system. All of these apps are available for free from the Google Play Store, although some may be incompatible with certain devices (even though they may still function from an APK file) and some apps are only available on Pixel and/or Nexus devices.
Android phones, like this Nexus S running Replicant, allow installation of apps from the Play Store, F-Droid store or directly via APK files.. This is a list of notable applications (apps) that run on the Android platform which meet guidelines for free software and open-source software.
Although bundled with most Android devices, the Play Store is only available on devices that are certified within the "Android Compatibility Program". As a result, manufacturers of so-called "custom ROMs", i.e., modified versions of Android, are not allowed to bundle Google apps, including the Play Store, with their software.
In May 2013, a redesign to the website interface matched the then-recently redesigned Android app. [74] In July 2014, the Google Play Store Android app added new headers to the Books/Movies sections, a new Additional Information screen offering a list featuring the latest available app version, installed size, and content rating, and simplified ...
Android version at release Ref. Leitz Phone 1 Leica: 2021/07 Android 11 [480] Leitz Phone 2 Leica 2022/11 Android 12 [481] Leitz Phone 3 Leica 2024/04 Android 14 [482] Lenovo P780: Lenovo: 2013/06 Android 4.1 Jelly Bean [483] Lenovo Vibe Z: Lenovo 2013/11 Android 4.1 Jelly Bean [484] Lenovo A526: Lenovo 2014/06 Android 4.1 Jelly Bean [485 ...
Hardware hacking has allowed this Nokia N9 smartphone to run with Xfce, a desktop interface on an postmarketOS, an alternative operating system.. The hacking of consumer electronics is a common practice that users perform to customize and modify their devices beyond what is typically possible.
Base system is open source, but many devices use proprietary drivers for hardware support, and most Android operating systems include Proprietary apps (such as Google Play and other Google apps). [ 3 ] [ 4 ]
On April 27, 2009, the Android 1.5 update was released, based on Linux kernel 2.6.27. [40] [41] This was the first release to officially use a codename based on a dessert item ("Cupcake"), a theme used for all releases until Android Pie, with Android 10 and later using a number-only system. The update included several new features and UI ...