Android is free and open-source software and its source code is known as Android Open Source Project (AOSP), which is primarily licensed under the Apache License. It is a software package and linux based operating system for mobile devices such as tablet computers and smartphones.

Android is open to everyone: developers, designers and device makers. That means more people can experiment, imagine and create things that the world has never seen. When a device goes from just working to actually making life easier, Android is behind it. It’s the reason that 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. From 5G phones to stunning tablets, Android powers them all.The goal of android project is to create a successful real-world product that improves the mobile experience for end users.

The important features of android are

•  It is open-source.
• Anyone can customize the Android Platform.
• There are a lot of mobile applications that can be chosen by the consumer.
• It provides many interesting features like weather details, opening screen, live RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds etc.