Android is Google's mobile operating system, found on lots of devices all over the world. It runs primarily on phones and tablets, but can also be found on watches and some appliances. You can read more about Android on its official website.
Apps
- Libby (for borrowing and enjoying ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines; recommended for public library users)
- Sora (for borrowing and enjoying ebooks and audiobooks; available for most schools)
- OverDrive for Android (for borrowing and enjoying ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and streaming videos; works with both libraries and schools)
- Kindle's reading app for Android (for reading Kindle Books, U.S. only)
Compatible formats
- All ebook formats except PDF
Note: Kindle Books (U.S. only) require the Kindle reading app. - All audiobook formats
- Magazines
- Streaming videos (require the OverDrive app)
Some examples of Android devices
- Google smartphones, including the Pixel and Pixel 2
- Samsung Galaxy S and Galaxy Note smartphones
- NOOK Tablet 7", NOOK HD, and NOOK HD+ (no longer manufactured)
- Kobo Arc and Arc HD (no longer manufactured)
- HTC devices
- LG devices
- Some Lenovo devices, including Motorola smartphones
- ASUS MeMO Pad
