The famous Google made operating system for mobile phones. First debuted on the T-mobile G1, android is used on many different phones. Much can be done to the linux-based mobile operating system.
Guy - "Dude! That guys phone looks cool!"
Nerdy Guy- "That phone runs android!"
Nerd1- "I got root on my nexus, which is running android eclair! Now to overclock!"
Nerd2- "freakin awesome!!!"
Nerdy Guy- "That phone runs android!"
Nerd1- "I got root on my nexus, which is running android eclair! Now to overclock!"
Nerd2- "freakin awesome!!!"
by Windyd February 15, 2010
Google's mobile phone and tablet operating system, a direct rival to Apple's iOS. Where iOS is more about simplicity and flashy looks, Android is about customization and control over the hardware that you bought with your hard-earned dollar. (In most cases, less of your dollars, compared to iPhone/iPad)
iPhone owner: Man, I love this new iPhone4. Angry Birds renders great on the new display, but I wish it was just a bit faster.
Android owner: Well, why don't you compile an overclockable kernel then?
iPhone owner: I Google searched for one, and there ain't any.
Android owner: Lol
Android owner: Well, why don't you compile an overclockable kernel then?
iPhone owner: I Google searched for one, and there ain't any.
Android owner: Lol
by dixieRebel August 23, 2011
iOS users: Why don't you get an iPhone?
Android users: Android might be a pile of shit, but it's a better pile of shit.
Android users: Android might be a pile of shit, but it's a better pile of shit.
by flip_master_harambe May 09, 2021
Google operating software for mobile phones, smartphones and tablets. Biggest rival of Apple's iPhone and Windows Mobile, although Windows Mobile is actually too tiny to be considered a competitor.
Current releases:
Cupcake Android 1.5
Donut Android 1.6
Eclair Android 2.1
Froyo Android 2.2
Future releases (October 2010):
Gingerbread Android 3.0
Honeycomb Android 3.5
Ice Cream Android 4.0
Current releases:
Cupcake Android 1.5
Donut Android 1.6
Eclair Android 2.1
Froyo Android 2.2
Future releases (October 2010):
Gingerbread Android 3.0
Honeycomb Android 3.5
Ice Cream Android 4.0
by Milanifan October 16, 2010
The smartphone operating system that is on the verge of crushing the iphone. To put it simply, Android treats you as the admin of your phone, while the Iphone OS treats you as a user. While only the Iphone runs on iOS4, there are hundreds of Android phones. Android allows you to install 3rd party apps, run emulators, use webchat WITHOUT WiFi, etc.
by crossbowsftw December 20, 2010