nounmasculinepl: Androids
Android
1. A robot or artificial being designed to resemble and act like a human
The android in the science fiction film performed tasks with human-like precision.
O android do filme de ficção científica realizava tarefas com precisão humanóide.
2. A mobile operating system developed by Google based on the Linux kernel
I prefer Android phones because of their customization options.
Eu prefiro telefones Android por suas opções de personalização.
3. A device or smartphone running the Android operating system
My Android receives regular software updates from Google.
Meu Android recebe atualizações de software regulares do Google.
Android has become ubiquitous in Brazil and Portugal, dominating the mobile market with over 70% market share. The term is used interchangeably to refer to both the operating system and devices running it. In tech-savvy communities, 'Android' versus 'iPhone' is a common point of discussion regarding user preferences and brand loyalty. The open-source nature of Android appeals to Brazilian tech enthusiasts and developers.
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