Digital Trends – It seems only yesterday that Googleâs Android platform began making execs at Apple sweat. Three years ago today it premiered on the market, and is now the OS of choice for 44 percent of Americans and steadily growing. And itâs not slowing down: Android has extended its reach to tablets, TVs, cars, and all while remaining open source. Donât expect Googleâs insanely popular platform to back down, either â itâs only been three short years, so thereâs plenty to come. Hereâs a short look back at the companyâs milestones to date.