Android has been a country of broadband and dial-up usage.
Android (operating system) . Android 's user interface is mainly based on direct manipulation , using touch gestures that loosely correspond to real-world actions , such as swiping , tapping and pinching , to manipulate on-screen objects , along with a virtual keyboard for text input . , Android has two billion monthly active users , and it has the largest installed base of any operating system . Android is popular with technology companies that require a ready-made , low-cost and customizable operating system for high-tech devices . The success of Android has made it a target for patent and copyright litigation as part of the so-called `` smartphone wars '' between technology companies .