Competing with Apple's consumer-friendly products is at the forefront of many tech companies' missions and this collection of Android innovations is chock full of amazing ways Google is helping them along the way. From mobile apps to home entertainment systems and everything in between, this platform provides numerous opportunities that are easy to use, convenient and often cheaper.
With a focus on form as much as function, the Android innovations ensure that it competes on the same level as Apple as well -- an element that was missing just a few years ago. Yet it's clear that these Android innovations embrace collaboration, which allows for such improvements. Through an open system and versatile technology, companies are able to capitalize greatly on this platform.
50 Examples of Android Innovations
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Diagnostic Car Gadgets
The Connection Key Keeps Tabs On Your Car's Health
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Conveniently Repairable Smartphones
The 3-Part PuzzlePhone is Designed to Last a Decade
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Android Shop Assistants
Shop Robot Aiko Chihira Helps Customers at Mitsukoshi
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Facial Recognition Cameras
The Netatmo Welcome Camera Offers Secure Home Monitoring
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Android TV Consoles
Nvidia Shield is a Sharp, Slim and Minimalist Piece of Technology
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Screw-In Smart Projectors
The Beam Smart Projector Can Be Screwed Into a Light Socket
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High-Tech Windshield Displays
The Navdy Heads-Up Display Lets You Keep Your Eyes On the Road
42
Home Automation Televisions
The Philips Android TV Moves Towards Controlling a Connected Home
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Paper-Thin Smartphones
The Vivo X5Max is the World's Slimmest Smartphone
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All-Inclusive Home Systems
The QBee Connected Home System Was Unveiled At CES 2015
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Tech-Equipped Dashboards
The Audi Q7 Virtual Cockpit Aids Drivers and Passengers
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Universal Mobile Payment-Processing
Poynt is a POS Terminal Compatible with All Payment Services
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Versatile Bluetooth Remotes
Blumoo Turns Mobile Devices into Universal Remotes and Guides
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Budget-Friendly Mini PCs
This Android Mini PC Smart TV Stick Offers Low Price and Quality
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E-Book Subscription Services
The Oyster App is Netflix for Books
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Home Cloud Devices
EzeeCube Provides Private Storage that Automatically Backs Up Photos and More
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Call-Simulating Apps
The Knock Android App Reminds Friends to Respond to Texts
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Universal Streaming Speakers
The Wren v5US Offers Near-Universal Device Compatibility
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Compact Portable Projectors
The Spyro 2 Was Displayed At CES 2015
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Customizable OS Smartphones
Jolla's Open System Phone Can be Customized Inside & Out
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Revamped News Portals
The MSN Rebranding Initiative Boasts Integrated Productivity Tools
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Television-Adjusting Apps
The THX Tune-Up for Android Improves Entertainment Systems Significantly
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Android Audio Products
The Latest MediaTek SoC Brings Supreme Quality to Google Cast for Audio
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Portable Smart Speakers
The Zettally Avy Smart Speaker Will Interest Audiophiles At CES 2015
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Wireless Music Systems
The Sonos Play:1 is a Simple Speaker That Delivers Quality Audio
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Smartphone Switching Guides
Apple Provides an 'Android to iPhone' Guide for a Smooth Transition
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Classy Android Tablets
The Dell Venue 8 7000 is Efficiently Designed and Well Assembled
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Direct Imaging Apps
ScreenPop Cuts Out the Middle Man
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Digital Personal Assistants
The Cubic Robotics Device is a Futuristic Digital Personal Assistant
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Car-Controlled Smartwatches
The Hyundai Android Wear App is Demonstrated at CES 2015
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Laminated Android Tablets
The Nokia N1 Tablet Improves on the Beloved iPad Designs
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Curved-Display Laptops
Samsung's ATIV Book 9 Laptop Will Be Unveiled At CES 2015
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Modular Smartphone Concepts (UPDATE)
Motorola Teams Up with Phonebloks for Customizable Devices
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Social Music Speakers
Grove's Innovative Speaker System Lets Multiple People Connect Playlists
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All-Encompassing Home Remotes
Tekoia’s SureMote Handles Home Entertainment and More
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Universal Remote Smartphones
The Logitech Harmony Hub Turns Your Android Phone into Smart Remote
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Budget-Friendly Connected Car Kits
The Hyundai Display Audio System is Designed for Lower-End Cars
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Child-Friendly Video Platforms
YouTube Kids Provides a Safe Place for Children to Watch Clips
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Experimental Keyboard Software
The New Swiftkey Clarity is Available in Beta for Free on Android
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Astrology Android Apps
The Google Sky Map Teaches About the Heavens On-Demand
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Enormous Smartphone Devices
The Nexus 6 Smartphone Has Been Unveiled
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Mobile Firewall Apps
Droidwall Helps Android Users Block Apps from Accessing a Data Network
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Fingerprint-Free Smartphones
The ZenFone 2 Was Unleashed At CES 2015
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Mobile Security Apps
NoRoot Firewall Lets Android Users Manage Individial App Permissions
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Transcribing Conversation Apps
Startup RogerVoice Allows for Hard of Hearing and Deaf Phone Calls
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Streamlined Smartphone Software
The FlowHome Android Launcher
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Voice-Controlled Thermostats
This Smart Thermostat Combines Nest's Automation with Google Now
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Multi-Window Video Platforms
The Android 6.0 Muffin Concept Offers Multiple Viewing Capabilities
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Customizable Budget Smartphones
The Moto E Features Quality Specs and Changeable Color Bands
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Value-Conscious Low-Cost Smartphones
The itel S23+ Offers the Latest Features for Less
Futuristic Racer Smartphones
The Infinix NOTE 40 Series Racing Edition Honors Race Technology
All-in-One AR Glasses
The 'Limicross Alpha' Augmented Reality Android Glasses are Ultra-Advanced
Augmented Reality Entertainment Systems
The XREAL Beam Pro is a Dedicated Device for AR
High-End Android Gamer Tablets
The Lenovo Legion Tab Supports Mobile Gaming Excellence
User-Repairable Smartphones
Google is Making its Pixel Devices Easier to Repair by End Users
Industrial Cellphone Concepts
The Nokia N90 x Nothing Concept by Viet Doan Duc is Retro and Modern
AI-Powered Productivity Projectors
The Conceptual 'Lay' Portable AI Device is Packed with Sensors
Malleable Wearable Smartphones
The Motorola Adaptive Display Concept Bends to Sit on the Wrist
Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones
The Nokia Infinity Pro Concept Has an Elegant Form and Function
Smartphone-Controlling Sneakers
The Samsung Shortcut Sneaker Can Perform Five On-Device Actions
AI Web3 Smartphones
Up Mobile Redefines the Mobile Experience with Integrated AI & Blockchain Tech
Intuitive AI Smartphone Models
The Rabbit R2 Smartphone Concept by Shreyansh Onial is Next-Gen
Gaming Console-Ready TVs
The Sony BRAVIA XR98X90L Features Google TV Integration and More
Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
The Conceptual 'PHONE ONE' by Wayne Lu Adapts to Usage Needs
Color-Infused Glass Smartphones
The Apple iPhone iPhone 15 and 15 Plus Have a 48MP Main Camera
Cost-Effective Multitasking Tablets
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 and A9+ Run Android 13
Eye-Friendly E-Ink Smartphones
The Bigme HiBreak Has a Fast Display Refresh Rate
Durable Color-Accurate Smartphones
The Oppo F27 Pro+ Displays a Billion Colors and More
Flagship Quad-Curved Smartphones
The OnePlus 13 Has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Durable 5G Business Smartphones
The ThinkPhone 25 Will Be Backed by Updates Through 2029
GenAI Flip Phone Campaigns
Motorola's Styled with Moto Features AI-Generated Virtual Models
Accessibility-Focused Product Enhancements
LG's ComfortKit 1.0 Introduces a Thoughtful Solution
Auxiliary Display Smart Speakers
The Conceptual Google Omni Smart Speaker Offers Visual Feedback
Blue Light-Free Tablets
The DC1 From Daylight Utilizes a 'Live Paper Display' with No Blue Light
Refined Mobile Gamer Smartphones
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Shows Off a Premium Design at CES 2024
Gesture-Controlling Smart Tech
The Wow Mouse App Transforms Android Smartwatches into Controllers
AI-Powered Smartwatch Designs
Crossbeats Unveils the New 'Crossbeats Nexus' Smartwatch
Expressive Smart Home Displays
The 'Smart Pad' Concept by Kai Xia Has a Comical Personality
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Curved OLED Smartphone Models
The New Motorola Edge Shows Off a New Endless Edge Display
Upcoming Flagship Smartphones
Samsung's S24 Lineup Features Qualcomm's 8 Gen 3 SoC
Chromatic Entry-Level Smartphones
The Tecno Spark 20C Comes in Three Color Options
Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays
The 'zIng' Hand-Worn Smart Display by Anuj Pate is Intuitive
AI-Powered Shopping Tools
Google AI Now Allows Shoppers to Browse AI Product Recommendations
Enhanced Tablet Designs
Huawei is Set to Introduce a New MatePad Pro Series Tablet
Expanded Chinese Technology Lines
Xiaomi Debuts a Range of Home and Tech Products for Consumers
Dynamic Large-Display Tablets
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ and Galaxy S10 Ultra Boast AI Features
Reduced Connectivity Mobile Devices
The Minimal Phone Combats Against Too Much Scrolling
Projection-Style Computer Models
The Conceptual MacBook Go Prioritizes an All-in-One Form
Nostalgic Fashion-Tech Collabs
Sandy Liang and Android Partner Up to Turn Tech Stylish
Refined Minimalist Smartphones
The Sharp AQUOS R9 Features On-Device Generative AI
New Mobile Operating Systems
Huawei's HarmonyOS Next 5 Does Not Run an Android Base
Keyboard-Intact E-Ink Smartphones
The Minimalist Phone Has a Juxtaposing Design Language
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
Simplistic Distraction-Free Phones
The LoFone Has an E Ink Kaleido 3 Color Display
Tri-Folding Smartphone Concepts
The TECNO Phantom Ultimate 2 Imagines the Foldable Phone Future
Retro-Futuristic Cellphone Designs
The Conceptual Noka 7610 5G by AndroidLeo Merges Aesthetics
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Textured Quad-Camera Smartphones
This iPhone 17 Concept by Mohamed Mahdy Has an Industrial Form
Flexible Folding Concept Phone
Samsung's Flex in & Out Flip is a Bending Phone Concept
Horizontal Handheld Gaming Consoles
The AYANEO Pocket MICRO is Android-Powered
Micro-Sized Smartphone Models
The NanoPhone Has Dual-SIM, 4G LTE and WiFi Capabilities
AI-Enabled eCommerce Tablets
The New Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablets Come in Three Models
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
Energy Efficient Home Appliances
LG Electronics Canada Debuts Its New Home Appliance Lineup
Cross-Functional Device Tools
Motorola and Lenovo Present the Smart Connect Tool at MWC
Angular Flagship Smartphone Models
The Xiaomi 14 and 14 Pro Have the Latest Qualcomm Processor
AI Photo Editing Tools
Google is Bringing its Google Photos AI Tools to All Mobile Devices
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Transparent Television Screens
Samsung Revealed a Transparent Microled Display at CES 2024
Paper-Like Display Smartphones
The TCL 50 NxtPaper and 50 Pro NxtPaper are Easy on the Eyes
AI Home Hubs
LG's ThinQ ON AI Home Hub is Debuting at IFA 2024 with "Affectionate Intelligence"
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Phones
The Samsung Young Entertainer Nods to Earlier Eras
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
All-In-One Projector Designs
VANKYO Has Introduced Its First Google TV-Powered Projector
Rugged Mobile Device Collections
These Samsung Tactical Edition Products are Pro-Grade
Unique Dual-Boot Laptops
Lenovo's Latest Hybrid Laptop Combines Windows and Android in One
Android-Powered Handheld Systems
AYANEO Debuts its Second Android Handheld, the Pocket S
Inclusive Digital Platform Experiences
Google Launches More Inclusive Assistance to its Platforms
Multi-Position eInk Tablets
The Onyx BOOX Note Air4 C is Great for Reading and Writing
Device-Streaming Productivity Applications
Microsoft Launched a Windows App to Stream Desktops
Inaugural Foldable Smartphone Designs
The Infinix ZERO Flip is Tech-Forward and Versatile
Malleable Stretching Displays
This Stretchable Display from LG Display Stretches by Up to 50%
Dedicated Chatbot Apps
The Android Version Of Microsoft's 'Copilot' Offers Versatile Tools
Ocular Support Smartphones
The TCL 40 NXTPAPER is a CES 2024 Innovation Optimized for Human Eyes
Midrange AI Productivity Smartphones
The Google Pixel 8a is Powered by the Tensor G3 Processor
Smart 3D Home Maps
SamSung's Map View Creates a Seamless Smart Home Ecosystem
Rollable Phone Screen Patents
Huawei has Filed Patents for an Upcoming Rollable Smartphone Display
Android-Powered Infotainment Systems
The 2025 Ford Explorer Boasts Advanced Tech in the Cabin
Transparent TV-Speaker Hybrids
The LG DukeBox is Coming to CES 2024
In-House Generative AI Technology
Samsung Presents its New Gauss Technology to Several Features
AR-Powered Furniture Lenses
Google Search Now Supports AR-Based Ikea Furniture Try Outs
Luxury Collaboration TV Experiences
Samsung and Loewe Partnered to Merge Content and Hardware
Easily Customizable Laptops
Lenovo's New Laptop Features an E-Ink Display
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Next-Gen Display Smartphones
The TCL 50 Series Smartphones Come in Three Models
Foldable Flagship Smartphone Models
The OnePlus Open Prioritizes Mobile Productivity
Adaptive Touchscreen Workspace Designs
The Take a Rest System be Vestel has Transformative Detail
AI-Powered Android Tablets
The Honor MagicPad 2 Has a 12.3-Inch OLED Screen
Cohesive App Interfaces
Native AI Eliminates the Need for Constant Context Switching Between Apps
AI-Powered Wheeled Robots
LG Previews a Smart Robot on Wheels for Home Monitoring Purposes
Streamlined Phone Operating Systems
Xiaomi Announced its Next-Gen Mobile OS 'HyperOS'
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
Automated Smart Home Lines
Marvin Launches a Smart Voice-Activated Window and Door Line
Elegant Productivity Tablets
The Huawei MatePad 12 X Has a 12-Inch PaperMatte Display
Device-Locating Digital Ecosystems
Google is Officially Launching its 'Find My Device' Service
Anti-Distraction Student Smartphone Features
Google School Time Limits Features During Class
AI Plant Care Apps
HomeGardenAI Enhances the Health of Indoor Plants & Home Gardens
AI-Enhanced Foldable Smartphones
TECNO Introduces the PHANTOM V Flip 2 with New Features
Paper-Like Display Smartphones
These New TCL Smartphones Prioritize Eye Comfort
Large-Screen Android Devices
Ayaneo's 'Pocket EVO' Features a 7" 120hz OLED Panel
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
Rolling Home Display Tablets
The Acer AOPEN 32S1U Pro Has a 31.5-Inch Display
Unified AI Campaigns
Samsung UK Unveils 'You & AI. As One' Campaign
Affordable AI Assistants
Techno Unveils 'Ella', the Best of AI on a Budget
AI-Powered Search Engine Features
Google Presents its New Circle to Search Feature
Advanced Camera-Inspired Smartphones
The Apple iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Plus Have the A18 Chip
AI-Powered Food Platforms
Samsung Food Offers Access to Recipes and More
Branded Multitasking Tablet Models
The NOOK 9-Inch Lenovo Tablet is Available at Barnes & Noble
Recipe-Recommending Smart Fridges
Samsung's Bespoke 4-Door Flex Refrigerator Offers "AI Vision"
High-Tech Ultrawide Monitors
INNOCN Highlights Its Product Offerings Just in Time for Prime Day
All-in-One Productivity Apps
Evo Brands Itself as 'The Everything App'
Modular Mobile Phones
The HMD Fusion Features Swappable Components with Different Features
AI-Enhanced Map Softwares
Google Maps Announced a Suite of AI-Powered Enhancements Coming to Maps
Mobile Content Creator Apps
Microsoft Brought its 'Designer' Copilot App to Android
Gesture-Controlled Apps
Spatial Touch Lets Users Navigate Tech With Their Fingers
Culturally Inspired Smartphone Accessories
The Samsung Accessories Lineup Showcases Artists
Illuminated Leather Smartphone Technologies
Infinix 3D Lighting Leather Brightens Device Edges
Consolidated Smart Home Apps
Google Brought its Nest Hello Features to Google Home
Built-in AI Upgraded Laptops
Google's Chromebook Plus Gets a Slew of New Updated Features
Personalized TV Operating Systems
The webOS Software Will Greatly Enhance LG Smart TVs
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
AI-Enhanced Smartphone Assistants
Samsung Launches the Bixby Voice Assistant for Galaxy Devices
Android-Powered Classroom Displays
The ViewSonic ViewBoard IFP52-2 Comes in Three Sizes
AI-Enhanced Smartphone Series
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Offers New Experiences with Galaxy AI
Streamlined Creative Work Apps
Nvidia Develops an All-in-one App with a Sleek Interface
Seamless Automotive Shopping Apps
Awin Group of Dealerships Launches Mobile App to Enhance CX
AI Assistant Productivity Tablets
The Infinix Xpad Features the ChatGPT-Powered Folax Assistant
Classes-Free AI-Powered Tablets
The Pad 3D II by Nubia is Showcased at MWC This Year
AI-Powered Customer Service Tools
Samsung Bridges Customer Service Gap by Using AI-powered Tools
Large-Screen Android Tablets
The Oscal Pad 18 Features an 11-Inch Display for Productivity
Colorful Slab Performance Smartphones
Google Introduces its New Pixel 9 Smartphone Series
Expansive Display Android Smartphones
The Honor Play 50 Plus Comes in an Array of Colors
AI-Powered Smart Homes
Devath Aims to Change How You Interact With Your Living Space
Entertainment-Ready PC Monitors
The ASUS ZenScreen Smart is the Brand's First with Google TV
Improved Smartwatch Operating Systems
Google Rolled Out 'Wear OS 5' With A New Interface
Accessible Home Services Marketplaces
Urban Company Recently Made Its Platform More Accessible
No-Network Dependent Browsing Tools
Google Unveils the More Helpful Suggestions Feature