Android Platform

The video discusses efforts to improve Android security amidst evolving threats. It explains that Android is a platform with three main components: device hardware, the operating system, and application runtime. The hardware block supports various configurations, while the OS is built on the Linux kernel. The application runtime manages app execution and system services.

What are the three main building blocks of the Android platform?

What types of devices can run the Android operating system?

What is the significance of the Linux kernel in the Android operating system?

How does the Android operating system interact with device resources?

What role does the Android Application runtime play in the Android ecosystem?