Editorial guidelines
When talking about Android, or referring to Android in text, please keep in mind the following requirements.
Capitalization, plurals, possessive
The word “Android” should always be capitalized and never be used as a plural or possessive. Please do not use “the” before Android.
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Android phone |
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Android tablet |
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Android device |
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Android-powered phone |
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Android-powered tablet |
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Android-powered device |
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Picture-in-picture, a new feature for Android |
Use these examples
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Android’s |
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The Android |
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Androids |
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Android’s new picture-in-picture feature |
Don't use these examples
Android as a descriptor
Android may be used as a descriptor, as long as it is followed by a relevant generic term and not a brand name. Think of “Android” as a term used in place of “the Android platform.”
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Android apps |
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Android features |
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Android power |
Use these examples
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Android AwesomeApp |
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Android MediaPlayer |
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Android XYZ Simple |
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Android Life |
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Android Way |
Don't use these examples
Combining Android and Google
Do not combine Google and Android in your marketing copy unless you are referring to compatible Google apps or services.
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Many Android phones are preloaded with Google mobile apps. |
Use this example
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Google Android |
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Google Android phone |
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Google’s Android platform |
Don't use these examples