Droid vs Android Explained!

"Hey check out my new Droid!" We've all seen or heard this at some point in time, but most likely the person speaking does not have a "Droid" in their hands. Verizon Wireless came up with the brilliant idea of naming a series of their phones "Droids," because Droid is short for Android. Little did they know, they were creating a maelstrom of confusion for the masses. Because of this confusion, many Android phone owners will often correct others who call their phones "Droids", though technically the person isn't incorrect. So, to avoid  confusion, owners and onlookers need to grasp this concept: Although "Droid" is short for "Android," because Verizon has a line of phones called "Droids," all Droids (Android phones) are not "Droids" (a specific line of Android phones exclusive to Verizon). If you can, it's best to avoid using the term altogether unless you are 100% sure that the phone in question is a "Droid." Is it that serious? No, but it annoys many people so refrain if possible!