Chapter 1
What Is Android: Choosing the Right Tablet
Android followed the iPhone to the market, yet it has surged in popularity. Android is already found on phones by virtually every phone manufacturer, and it is available on every major US wireless company, plus most of the regionals. It's flexible, fun, and boasts thousands of apps. It doesn't hurt that Google released the OS for free.
In this chapter, you'll learn about the history of the Android OS. You'll also learn how Android has evolved beyond the phone and into tablets. In the next chapter, you'll learn how to pick the right tablet for you.
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