"Google is the lead developer of Android and as such it sets the tone for everyone else. It's not just that: recently we've seen features like Circle to Search gain wide adoption by brands. Samsung is the biggest Android maker in the world and is the developer of the very influential One UI. Android 16's desktop mode is built on the foundation of DeX and this is not the first time that Samsung has contributed ideas and features to Android."
"Xiaomi actually started life by making a custom Android version, the now defunct MIUI. The custom experience is now even more important for the company as it has built a wide ecosystem - from smart home gadgets to cars - that all integrate together. Oppo develops ColorOS, which it lends to OnePlus. vivo has OriginOS and it lends it to iQOO."
Android implementations vary across manufacturers, with some heavily customized and others minimally altered. Google leads Android development and sets industry direction, with features like Circle to Search gaining wide adoption. Samsung develops One UI and has influenced Android features and desktop capabilities through DeX, forming the basis for Android 16's desktop mode. Xiaomi began with MIUI and now emphasizes a unified ecosystem spanning smart home devices and cars. Oppo's ColorOS is shared with OnePlus, and vivo's OriginOS is used by iQOO. Honor uses MagicOS while Huawei moved to HarmonyOS. Custom ROMs remain in use, and user preference for skins affects purchasing decisions.
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