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Google is the developer and owner of the Android operating system, as evidenced by its monetization strategies [1], its legal defense regarding the platform's code [2], and its role in managing the system's availability for partners like Huawei [3].

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Open-source software - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia 2 facts
perspectiveSome members of the open source community consider Android a failure in its representation of open source software because Google and its partners downplayed the open source nature of the platform and utilized an Apache license that allowed forking, which resulted in a loss of opportunities for collaboration.
accountAfter the Chinese company Huawei was prevented from using Google's Android system in 2019, Huawei created an alternative operating system called Harmony OS.
Free and open-source software - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia 1 fact
accountIn August 2010, Oracle sued Google, alleging that Google's use of Java in the Android operating system infringed on Oracle's copyrights and patents.
Business model: Open Source - Learning Loop learningloop.io LearningLoop 1 fact
accountGoogle monetizes its open source Android mobile operating system through revenue generated by the Google Play Store and mobile search services.
Archetypes of open-source business models | Electronic Markets link.springer.com Springer 1 fact
accountGoogle's Android operating system is based on the open-source Linux kernel and utilizes an open-source platform strategy to attract developers and device manufacturers.