Google’s relatively new operating system, Android OS, has quickly become a front-runner amongst other mobile operating systems. Less than three years after introduction, Android has become the leader of the pack, surpassing iOS, Blackberry, and Symbian. Android has become synonymous with the idea of openness and freedom. The entire platform is based on the Linux kernel. Because of this, Google has built an operating system paradise for developers and die hard techies, while giving the average Joe a beautiful user experience. Customization has greatly contributed to the success of Android, and has certainly aided in vaulting them to the top.
