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Android Devices in the Market

Android devices come in all shapes and size including , but not limited to , the following types of devices :
  • Smartphone
  • Tables
  • E-reader devices
  • Internet TVs
  • Automoblies
  • SmartWatches
Chances are good that you own at least one of the preceding devices.

 Another popular category of devices is the tablet.Tablets typically come in two sizes : 7" and 10",measured diagonally.

Besides smartphone and tables, Android is used in dedicated devices.

In addition to the popular moblies devices I've already mentioned , Android is finding its way onto your wrist.Smartwatches and "wearables" in general , have becomes a major segment of the Android population. the Motorola Moto 360 Smartwatch, which runs Android Wear ( a version of Android OS specifically for wearables).

At the time of writing , the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is the only device running a pure version Android.Many manufacturers add their own modifications to the Android OS for use on their specific devices.Motorola devices have motoblur. HTC devices have HTC sense,and so on. However , the Nexus devices always run a clean version of Android with on modifications.
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