Android is basically a software stack built especially for mobile devices that includes an operating system, middleware and key applications. Taken over by Google in 2005, today Android OS is one of the most popular operating system for mobile phones, and mobile companies all over the world are accepting Android with open arms. Recently Google promised a series of positive changes regarding Android, as the operating system is climbing the pinnacle of popularity. More than 60 Android smartphones are available in the market today and more than 100,000 models are sold on a daily basis.

Today, the Android Operating System is the world’s best selling smartphone platform. It offers its users more than 200,000 apps but with the rising popularity, critics are pretty sure that it’s going to cross the 1 million mark soon. Google has made a very explosive entry in the mobile market with Android and this smart move has served them very well. Today, Android smartphones also hold the honor of being the fastest selling phones in the market.

Android Phones Pros and Cons

Potential mobile buyers are thoroughly confused as to which phone should be bought. Should they try out Android phones or no? Perhaps an overview on the pros and cons of Android phones will help potential smartphones buyers make a better choice.

User Friendliness
Pros
People can have all the Android benefits they want to use. It’s one of the most user friendly mobile operating systems in the world today and customization is very easy.

Cons
This freedom of customization is bound to create some problems in the near future. When a user can customize the phone to his/her heart’s content, he/she is bound to make a mess. Before buying an Android smartphone, it is good to have technical knowledge about the functioning of the system. Read the rest of this entry »