What does Android mean?
Definitions for Android
ˈæn drɔɪdan·droid
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Princeton's WordNet
android, humanoid, mechanical mannoun
an automaton that resembles a human being
Wiktionary
androidnoun
A robot that is designed to look and act like a human (usually male)
androidnoun
An operating system designed for mobile devices - smartphones or tablet computers
androidadjective
Possessing human qualities
ChatGPT
Android
Android is an open-source mobile operating system developed by Google. It is primarily designed for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Android provides a user-friendly interface, a wide range of applications, and supports various features and functions for efficient communication, multimedia usage, and online connectivity.
Webster Dictionary
Androidnoun
alt. of Androides
Androidadjective
resembling a man
Wikidata
Android
An android is a robot or synthetic organism designed to look and act like a human, especially one with a body having a flesh-like resemblance. Until recently, androids have largely remained within the domain of science fiction, frequently seen in film and television. However, advancements in robotic technology have allowed the design of functional and realistic humanoid robots.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Android
an′droid, n. an automaton resembling a human being.—Also Andrō′ides.
Editors Contribution
androidnoun
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.
Submitted by johns.38175 on March 27, 2022
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Anagrams for Android »
Dorinda
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Android in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Android in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of Android in a Sentence
Apple has the advantage where it can move both hardware and software forward year on year, whereas Samsung has to rely on [Google’s] Android for the software side.
It's similar to false advertising, the malware developers promise something they never intend to delivery, a working Fortnite for Android game. Even worse, they steal from the legitimate Apple iOS version to mislead users.
Most Android devices ship with at least two app stores preinstalled, and consumers are able to install additional app stores, this openness means that even if a developer and Google do not agree on business terms the developer can still distribute on the Android platform.
Our new phones will still be based on Android, we want to maintain one standard, one ecosystem, one technology.
The writing has long been on the wall for any premium Android maker: as soon as low end hardware became 'good enough,' there would be no reason to buy a premium brand.
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- إنسان آلي, روبوت, إنسان أوتوماتيكيArabic
- androidCzech
- androide, androidDanish
- Roboter, Android, robotGerman
- homaŭtomatoEsperanto
- androideSpanish
- androidi, ihmismäinenFinnish
- androïdeFrench
- androideItalian
- アンドロイド, 人造人間, ロボットJapanese
- 안드로이드, 로봇Korean
- androïdeDutch
- béésh hináaniiNavajo, Navaho
- androidPolish
- andróidePortuguese
- андроид, робот, человекоподобныйRussian
- لوڈ، اتارنا AndroidUrdu
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