What is Android | Android (2024)

The platform changing what mobile can do.

Powering your phone, tablet, watch, TV and&nbspcar.

When a device goes from just working to actually making life easier, Android is behind it. It’s the reason your GPS avoids traffic, your watch can text and your Assistant can answer questions. It’s the operating system inside 2.5 billion active devices. Everything from 5G phones to stunning tablets, Android powers them all.

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  • Wear OS by Google.

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  • Android Auto.

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  • Android TV.

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Always pushing what’s possible.

Android is open to everyone: developers, designers and device makers. That means more people can experiment, imagine and create things the world has never seen.

Translate languages in an instant.

It all happens through your camera. With Android, when you point your lens at text, Google Translate can automatically scan the words and convert them to the language you want. It works in 25 languages so far and even if you are offline. Menu’s, street signs—if your camera can take a picture of it, Android can translate it.

Use your camera to search the web.

Use your camera to search the web.

With Google Lens, you can search and do more with what you see, simply by pointing your camera. Many Android cameras come with Google Lens built-in. That means it can look up clothing and home decor, copy and translate text, and identify plants, animals and landmarks—all in real time, right from your camera.

Automatically caption media playing on your phone.

Automatically caption media playing on your phone.

With a single tap, Live Caption will automatically caption media playing on your phone. Videos, podcasts and audio messages, across any app—even stuff you record.

Your phone stays safe with built-in security.

When you have Android, you have security that’s right there out of the box and never stops working. Google Play Protect scans all your apps, the software gets regular security updates and the platform is always improving. It’s like a security guard that never takes a break, a nap or a vacation.

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You stay in control of your data.

On Android, you get to decide when and if your data is shared, like your Web & App Activity or Location History. If an app accesses your location while you are not using it, you’ll get a notification. And if you ever want to change permissions, all your Privacy settings are in one place. It’s privacy, with you in the driver’s seat.

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The balance that’s right for you.

With Digital Wellbeing, you get the tools to understand how you use your phone and decide what works for you. Whether that means unplugging, cutting down distractions or just winding down before bed.

The dashboard is a great example. It gives you a snapshot of your screen time, notifications, how often you unlock your phone and more. And it’s just one of the many tools you get with Digital Wellbeing.

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Technology that’s useful.
For everyone.

Everyone has their own way of using their devices. That’s why we build accessible features and products that work for the various ways people want to experience the world. Screen readers, sound mufflers, even AR walking guides. Because when it comes to technology, there’s no one-size-fits all.

Get real-time transcriptions.

Get real-time transcriptions.

With Live Transcribe, a new feature that can take what’s being said out loud and create a transcript in real time—in over 70 languages and with your data staying private on your device. It even uses Google’s speech recognition software to adjust for accuracy. And it’s only available on Android.

Hear what’s on your screen.

Hear what’s on your screen.

With Android, you get two different types of screen readers. You can use your device without ever needing the screen using TalkBack. Or you can tap on certain elements, like notifications or buttons, and have them read using Select to Speak. Basically if it’s on your screen, Android can read it to you.

Hear more clearly.

Hear more clearly.

Filter out unwanted sounds, boost what you’re listening to, and fine-tune to how you hear best. With Sound Amplifier, an accessibility feature powered by Android. Just plug in your headphones and hear things clearer—whether you’re listening to a lecture, watching TV or having a conversation somewhere noisy.

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Phones and tablets.
Find yours.

An AR-gaming phone. A tablet that can withstand a construction site. Android powers choices for anything you could possibly want.

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