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Android vs Android SDK

A side-by-side look at Android and Android SDK. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Android

Android

Mobile Operating Systems

Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google. It is based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open source software. Android is designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.

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Android SDK

Android SDK

Development

The Android SDK (Software Development Kit) is a set of development tools that allows developers to create Android apps. It includes an IDE, emulator, debugger, libraries, sample code, documentation and tutorials.

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