Introduction Of Android and List of All Android Versions with Features

 

Introduction Of Android and List of All Android Versions with Features

 

ANDROID

Introduction:

Android is an open source Operating System. Android apps are developed in java language. Android OS runs on linux kernel. In android platform we can use both java IDE’s and android java libraries. Android provide us the facility to dynamically develop third party apps. Android OS is customizable that’s why it is very popular now a days. The plus point of this OS is that it’s GUI is quite same as PC.

 

VERSIONS

Android Versions List:

·       Version 1.5 Cupcake

·       Version 1.6 Donut

·       Version 2.0 to 2.1 Éclair

·       Version 2.2 Froyo

·       Version 2.3 Gingerbread

·       Version 3.0 to 3.2 Honeycomb

·       Version 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

·       Version 4.1 to 4.3 Jellybean

·       Version 4.4  Kitkat

·       Version 5.0 to 5.1 Lollipop

·       Version 6.0 Marshmallow

·       Version 7.0 to 7.1 Nougat

·       Version 8.0 to 8.1 Oreo

·       Version 9.0 Pie

·       Android Version 10

·       Android Version 11

 

Android Version 1.5 Cupcake

Introduction:

Android 1.5 Cupcake was released in early 2009. After coming the cupcake version the traditional android names was introduced. This was the first android version that has on screen keyboard. It also brought some frame-work for the third party apps. [2]

Features:

·       On Screen Keyboard [3]

·       Video Recording Facility [3]

·       Faster and more polished UI [3]

 

Android Version 1.6 Donut

 

Introduction:

Android version 1.6 Donut was introduced in fall 2009. This OS has the ability to the variety of different screens and also with different resolutions. This version also supports CDMA networks. [2]

Features:

·       Much easier to discover new apps and games [4]

·       Multi Lingual support [4]

·       Ability to view screenshots of app in google play [4]

·       Ability to select more than one image for deletion [4]

·       It supports WVGA screen resolution [4]

·       Speed Improvements [4]

 

Android Version 2.0 Eclair

Introduction:

Android version 2.0 was released just after 6 months of donut. It was the first android release that enables the mainstream consciousness. [2]

Features:

·       It supports multi touch devices upto 3 fingers can be traced on screen at a time. [5]

·       It has a very secured interface to manage multiple Online accounts [5]

·       It supports soft keys button like menu button, home button and back button. [5]

·       In Eclair the browser supports HTML5. [5]

·       Camera app supports digital zoom and flash [5]

 

 

Android Version 2.2 Froyo

Introduction:

Android version 2.2 Froyo was released just after 4 months of Eclair 2.1. It has some advanced features than earlier android versions. [2]

Features:

·       It includes front facing features, dock at the bottom for voice actions. [2]

·       It brought flash feature for web browsers [2]

 

Android Version 2.3 Gingerbread

Introduction:

Android version 2.3 gingerbread was released in 2010.The first true visual identity was started after the releasing of gingerbread version.

Features:

·       New and improved on screen keyboard [6]

·       It includes new color schemes and user interface changes [6]

·       Application and power management feature. It also kills misbehaving apps automatically. [6]

·       Voice over ip feature include in android 2.3 but you have to purchase SIP account from someone else [6]

 

Android Version 3.0 Honeycomb

Introduction:

Android version 3.0 Honeycomb was released in 2011. It was came into the world as tablet. It has a good looking space like holographic design. [2]

Features:

·       It has a redesigned on screen keyboard [7]

·       It can support multi core processors [7]

·       Security Improvements i.e encrypted passwords [7]

·       Include system bar for notifications [7]

·       Action bar on the top of the screen [7]

·       Security Patch Updates [7]