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Score8.9 out of 10

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What is Android?

Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google.

Categories & Use Cases

Key Features

Learn about the best (and worst!) features Android has to offer, as determined by TrustRadius' reviewers.
Based on 57 ratings of Android's features
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Top Performing Features

  • Operating System Security

    The measures and features within the OS that protect data and resources from unauthorized access, threats, and vulnerabilities.

    Category average: 8.8

  • File Management

    The system's method of storing, organizing, retrieving, and securing data in files and directories on storage devices.

    Category average: 8.2

  • Software Application Management

    The handling of software applications by the OS, including their installation, execution, resource use, and termination.

    Category average: 8.5

Areas for Improvement

  • System Update Frequency

    How often the operating system receives patches or upgrades to improve functionality, fix bugs, and enhance security.

    Category average: 8.2

Reviews

What users are saying about Android.
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Android OS Powerful Popular and Imperfect

Incentivized
Pankaj ChoudharyView profile
Freelancer Android Developer in Engineering at Freelancer (51-200 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I am using Android as a OS on the PAX payment terminals, and before the Android we were using MOVE terminals that were working on the TETRA OS. So there were very deficult to develop and destribute the application on TETRA OS. No we have completely moved to the Android terminals and its helping as to grow our business.

Pros

  • Distribution of the developed solution
  • Memory management
  • Bettry optimization
  • Easy development documents
  • Open Source OS

Cons

  • Quick changes is little bit dificult to adapt as a developer
  • There are no rstrictions on the notification, Every user is getting too much notifications
  • Too much fake apps on the platefarm need to remove from playstore, Can improve the quality checks
  • Therer are too much settings, and different on every brand its very confusing if changing the brand

Return on Investment

10

Return on Investment

  • Its positive impact on our business, We reduces our team and overall cost has reduced.
  • Performance has increased as Android manages the resources very well.
  • UI also improved as there are to much components

Return on Investment

10

Return on Investment

CleverTap, Firebase, Slack, Darwinbox, GitLab, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini

Android a robust high quality alternative to iOS

Incentivized
Verified User
Professional in Information Technology (1001-5000 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Hosted applications for customer access to utility usage, projected usage, different methods for reducing usage, as well as bill payment.

Pros

  • Wide adoption
  • Highly secure
  • Easy to use

Cons

  • Too tied to devices, new features aren't always backwards compatible
  • Better integration with iOS
  • More frequent updates to minimize latest security risks

Return on Investment

8

Return on Investment

  • Wide adoption among customer base
  • Poor integration with devices running iOS
  • Streamlined user interfaces between devices so what runs on an Android phone also runs on an Android tablet, "smart" TV, etc

Return on Investment

8

Alternatives Considered

Apple Pay

Return on Investment

Oracle APEX, Oracle Analytics Server, Oracle Database

One of the best operating systems

Incentivized
Marcelo AraujoView profile
Desenvolvedor de software in Information Technology at Loupen Tecnologia (11-50 employees employees)

Return on Investment

The Android operating system is one of the best systems that I have used. It is simple and robust and I love it. I know a lot of people that are using Android and they love it as well. And the Android SDK gives us the possibility to create amazing apps. Since Android 5 (Lollipop), we can build beautiful apps thanks to Material Design rules.

Pros

  • Customization.
  • Very easy to use.
  • Android SDK is great.
  • A lot of users.

Cons

  • More optimized for devices.
  • Offer updates for all of the phones.
  • It consumes a lot of memory.

Return on Investment

10

Return on Investment

  • Millions of users.
  • A lot of libs and frameworks.
  • One of the best user experiences.

Alternatives Considered

iOS

Return on Investment

10

Impressive Operating System For Businesses

Incentivized
Verified User
Director in Corporate (1-10 employees employees)

Return on Investment

Our organization currently uses the Android operating system for company mobile devices in every department. Some users prefer comparable operating systems, but overall Android is an easy-to-use software for all users and allows flexibility for all our devices. Privacy controls are an important aspect of our decision making and so far we have not experienced any issues. Donor, volunteer, and staff information are secured at all times. We even have one employee who requires hearing aid services, which is offered with Android.

Pros

  • Custom apps.
  • Great security.
  • Multi-device compatibility.

Cons

  • Issues with bugs in upgrades.
  • Quick battery drain.
  • Overheating issues.

Return on Investment

8

Return on Investment

  • Strong communication tool for donors and volunteers.
  • Strength in protection.
  • Great apps for software design.

Return on Investment

7

Return on Investment

Constant Contact, QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise, Microsoft 365 Business

Android in a school

Incentivized
Verified User
Administrator in Information Technology (51-200 employees employees)

Return on Investment

In our organization, Android is mostly being used in the phones of our employees. Another place that we use it is on our Chromebooks. Chrome OS supports the use of the Google Play store, and so we are able to put Android apps on our Chromebooks for students to use. It makes it so we don't have to buy other iPads or android tablets for classroom use and to get the apps we want.

Pros

  • Android allows you to customize a lot of things.
  • Using Android SDK allows you to get apps not in the app store.
  • It is very affordable.

Cons

  • Can be tricky for some users if they've never used it before.
  • Not very good support.

Return on Investment

10

Return on Investment

  • It has saved us money.
  • It allows us to customize our devices to fit our needs.

Alternatives Considered

iOS

Return on Investment

7

Return on Investment

iOS, Zoom, LastPass for Business, Windows Server, Google Drive, Avast Business Antivirus