An Introduction to Android

Android, a mobile operating system operated by Google is powering a range of touchscreens today, including tablets and smartphones.
Although written in Java language, Android is based on Linux operating system. Apart from operating mobile devices, the operating system is also actively gearing up a lot many other gadgets like Android Auto for cars, and Android TV for televisions.

History

Android was developed by Android Inc., which was soon bought by Google in 2005 and was unveiled by the company in 2007. The first commercial device based on Android was released in September 2008. Since then, Android has never looked back and has evolved immensely with its every subsequent release. The current version of Android was released in August 2019 and is called Android Pie.

Popularity

Android has become more and more popular with each passing day. As of now, the operating system enjoys a market share of approximately 85%. What’s more, this unrivaled king is not going to lose its status any time in the near future. It is expected that the Android operating system will continue enjoying 85% of the market share through 2021.
What’s more, around 2 billion Android devices were active every month worldwide in May 2017. This pretty much explains how popular the operating system. What caught our attention is the fact that Android powers more than 24,000 different devices.
Not only Android users love their devices, but they also love the Android-based apps. Which is why there were record 82 billion app downloads between 2016 and 2017, and this number would have definitely touched new realms in the current scenario.

Android and Gambling

All thanks to the ever-rising popularity of the operating system, various casinos and online gambling portals are taking the hint, and are releasing the Android-friendly versions of their casinos.
From releasing casinos apps to providing a seamless mobile experience, the gambling industry is leaving no stone unturned in luring the target customers.
As a user, if you also want to enjoy online gambling on the go, it is highly recommended to choose a portal which provides seamless experience both on desktops and mobile phones.