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AI Overview: The Android SDK (Software Development Kit) is a crucial tool for developing Android applications, allowing developers to create apps that run on the Android operating system. Android, which is based on the Linux kernel, is widely used in smartphones and tablets, and supports a variety of programming languages, notably Kotlin, Java, and C++. The SDK provides developers with essential libraries, APIs, and tools needed for app development, enhancing the ability to utilize the platform's features, including its graphical and multitasking capabilities. As of now, the latest stable version of Android is 15, released on September 3, 2024.

  • Android Package Kit (APK) File Format

    An APK (Android Package Kit) is the file format used to distribute software for Android. It extends the ZIP file format and contains Android's Dalvik Virtual Machine bitcode, program resources (images, sounds), and occasionally native executable code for ARM processors.

  • Android Operating System

    Android is a mobile operating system primarily used in smartphones and tablets, developed originally by Android, Inc. and later acquired by Google. It employs a modified Linux kernel and supports multitasking and both 2D and 3D graphics. Android is the leading mobile operating system with over 1.3 million devices sold daily. The current stable version is Android 15, released on September 3, 2024. Android apps are primarily distributed via the Google Play Store and can be customized using various programming languages, predominantly Kotlin, Java, and C++. Android maintains a historical naming scheme based on confectionery until version 9, after which it adopted a numerical versioning system.

  • Android Operating System

    The content redirects to the main article on Android operating system, which details its features, architecture, development, and functionalities.

  • Android Operating System

    Android is a Linux-based operating system designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Developed by Google, it is part of a larger ecosystem of open-source applications and platforms.

  • Android KitKat

    Android KitKat is the fourth major release of the Android operating system, focusing on enhancing performance, particularly for entry-level devices.

  • Android (operating system)

    Android is an operating system based on the Linux kernel, designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Developed by Google, it is characterized by its open-source nature and customizable features, allowing manufacturers and developers to create tailored experiences for users.

  • Android (operating system)

    Android JanuaryIs an operating system developed by Google for mobile devices, primarily smartphones and tablets. It is based on the Linux kernel and designed primarily for touchscreen devices. Android supports a wide range of applications and services, contributing to its popularity as a mobile platform.

  • Android Smartphones

    A category listing for smartphones that run on the Android operating system.

  • Android 10

    Android 10 is the tenth major release of the Android operating system. It was first released as a developer preview on March 13, 2019, and publicly launched on September 3, 2019.

  • Android 15

    Android 15 is the fifteenth and latest major release of the mobile operating system developed by the Open Handset Alliance led by Google. It was made public and released to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) on September 3, 2024, and became available for Google Pixel devices on October 15, 2024. The first developer preview was launched on February 16, 2024.