History Versions of Android
Android is a Linux Based Operating System by GOOGLE which
provides a rich application Framework and helps in developing interactive
applications. The OS first OS version was introduced in 2007 with many of its
versions named in Alphabetical order ranging from A-N and upcoming is O.
ANDROID VERSIONS :
Android Version
1 Alpha – In this( Android 1.0) was the first versions of Android operating System by
Google. It has basic functionality with a simple browser and other Google apps
like Gmail, Maps and YouTube.
Android Version
2 Beta – Later on with Android 1.1 few more functionality added, the
API changes from Level 1 in Android 1.0 to Level 2. It supports attachment with
MMS.
Android Version
3 Cupcake – Cupcake was Android second version with new features as
well as the Android framework API updated. It was Android 1.5 with on Screen
Keyboard , Bluetooth and Updated UI for applications.
Android Version
4 Donut – It was Android 1.6 nicknamed as DONUT. It added support
for CDMA , additional screen sizes, talk to speech engine and battery
indicator.
Android Version
5 Eclair – Android 2.0-2.1 as like other versions this also come up
with a nickname as ECLAIR and lot more functions & features. It come up
with Bluetooth 2.1 , live wallpaper, HTML 5 support, ability to search sms
& mms, flash support, digital zoom and more camera features.
Android Version
6 Froyo – Android version 2.2-2.2.3 introduced with USB tethering
& WiFi hotspot functionality and apps can now be installed on memory card.
Support Adobe flash, increased speed and performance of applications with new
feature.
Android Version
7 Gingerbread – Gingerbread (Android 2.3-2.3.7) introduced with
updated User Interface which provide more ease to use. Features are like
sensors, multiple cameras(Front & back), virtual keyboard, better text
suggestion, voice input capability and press hold copy paste capability.
Android Version
8 Honeycomb – This Android platform Honeycomb was designed for large
screens like tablets so interface elements like virtual keyboard optimized for
bigger screen. Home screen is optimized, tabs are introduced in browser with
additional incognito mode and video chat & Gtalk is supported.
Android Version
9 Ice Cream Sandwich –Ice Cream sandwich come in 2011 bringing all
new look. It gives more ease to user like user can quickly swipe to close the
apps, new gallery layout and built in photo editor.
Android Version
10 Jelly Bean – Google made Operating System more responsive with
Jelly Bean and introduces file sharing with Android Beam. Restricted profile,
Dial Pad complete, supported other languages like Hindi, changed camera UI.
Android Version
12 Android Version 11 KitKat – KitKat come up in 2013 with API Level
19. It has wireless printing capability, new dialler id, chrome WebView and
screen recording.
Android Version
13 Lollipop – Android version 5.0-5.1.1 come up with improved RAM
and battery management. Further restyling through Material design, no
interrupts feature, unlock phone through Bluetooth trusted devices, print
previews and smart lock feature.
Android Version
14 Marshmallow – Marshmallow was released in year 2015, come up with
smarter battery and doze mode (it prevents certain task from running if the
phone being setting idle), Now On Tap, better privacy settings, easier to
upgrade phone, Fingerprint sensor and built in visual voice mail.
Android Version
15 Nougat – Android Nougat was made official in 2016 with updated
emoji, 72 newly added, multi window view (switch between apps with double tap),
smarter battery with data saver mode, more secured and high quality virtual
reality with new dimensions.
Android Version
16 Oreo – It is the 15th version of the Android mobile operating
system released to the public on August 21, 2017. It contains a number of major
features, including notification grouping, picture-in-picture support for
video, performance improvements, and battery usage optimization etc.
Android Version
17 Pie – Android pie is the 16th version of the Android mobile
operating system released publicly on August 6, 2018 with updated features, New
Gesture Navigation, Adaptive Battery and Brightness, App Actions, Slices, New
Accessibility Menu and Improved Security Features
Android Version
18 Android 10 – The stable version of Android 10 was released on
September 3, 2019 come with Gesture navigation, Live Caption, Smart Reply,
Sound Amplifier, Privacy controls., Location controls and Security updates
Android Version
19 Android 11 – Android 11 was first announced by Google on February
19, 2020, and the first developer preview released on the same day comes with
Dynamic media controls, built-in screen recorder, Chat bubbles, Screen
recorder, Notification history, One-time permission, Permissions auto-reset
etc.
Android Version
20 Android 12 – It was announced and released by Google on February
18, 2021 with features Easier Wi-Fi sharing and AVIF image support.
