With the arrival of the Google Pixel line of devices, Google itself has additionally made specific Android features timed or everlasting exclusives to the Pixel series. There may also be “binary blob” drivers required for sure hardware parts in the device. The greatest recognized absolutely open supply Android services are the LineageOS distribution and MicroG which acts as an open supply replacement of Google Play Services.

Both Apple and Microsoft have sued several producers for patent infringement, with Apple’s ongoing authorized action in opposition to Samsung being a very excessive-profile case. Samsung’s patent settlement with Microsoft included an settlement to …