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The version history of the Android mobile operating system began with the public release of its first beta on November 5, 2007. The first commercial version, Android 1.0, was released on September 23, 2008. The operating system is developed by Google on a yearly cadence since at least 2011.
Apr 26, 2024 · Explore Android's ongoing evolution with this visual timeline of versions, starting B.C. (Before Cupcake) and going all the way to 2024's Android 15 (beta) release. Credit: Thinkstock /...
- Roid Version 1.0 to 1.1
- Roid Version 1.5: Cupcake
- Roid Version 1.6: Donut
- Roid Version 2.0 to 2.1: Eclair
- Roid Version 2.2 to 2.2.3: Froyo
- Roid Version 2.3 to 2.3.7: Gingerbread
- Roid Version 3.0 to 3.2.6: Honeycomb
- Roid Version 4.0 to 4.0.4: Ice Cream Sandwich
- Roid Version 4.1 to 4.3.1: Jelly Bean
- Roid Version 4.4 to 4.4.4: Kitkat
Release Date: September 23, 2008. The first two versions of Android did not have a codename. Android was just getting started as an OS, offering web browser and email support, with the ability to take pictures. It also came with the most basic Google apps like Google Maps, Google Search, Google Talk, and Google Calendar.
Release Date: April 27, 2009. Android 1.5 started the trend of naming each successive version after a dessert item. Codenamed ‘Cupcake’, Android 1.5 supported a few third-party apps other than the ones published by Google and was the first Android OS to come with an on-screen virtual keyboard. It also had the copy-paste feature, and for the first t...
Release Date: September 15, 2009. With the Donut update, Android added features like voice search, multiple select, text-to-speech engine, and WVGA screen resolutions.
Release Date: October 26, 2009 Released just six weeks after Donut, Eclair broke Android into the mainstream, leading to more smartphone companies adopting the OS. Eclair came with Bluetooth 2.1, account sync, and Microsoft Exchange email support.
Release Date: May 20, 2010. With Froyo, Android became a faster and better-performing OS. Froyo came with Android Cloud and Adobe Flash support. The security updates also patched a few concerning issues with Eclair. The performance of the OS was lifted on all fronts.
Release Date: December 6, 2010. Android introduced Near Field Communication (NFC) for the first time with Gingerbread. It also came with a host of other updates like press-select, enhanced copy-paste, and download manager.
Release Date: February 22, 2011. Honeycomb was launched exclusively for tablets and saw Android switching from its green look to blue for the ‘holographic’ design. Honeycomb came with faster performance and features like WiFi lock, Google Books, and support for joysticks and gamepads.
Release Date: October 19, 2011. Ice Cream Sandwich ditched the Adobe Flash Player support, but came with widgets, screenshot capture, photo editor, and spell check.
Release Date: June 27, 2012. With Jelly Bean, Android offered one-finger gestures, multiple user accounts for tablets, 4k support, and native emoji support.
Release Date: September 3, 2013. Initially named Key Lime Pie, KitKatwas the first Android with ‘OK Google’ voice assistant. It also introduced new features like wireless printing and screen recording. With KitKat, Android switched the darker theme for brighter colours.
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May 9, 2024 · Now that Android 14 is here and 15 is on the horizon, we look back across Android history to see how Google's mobile OS has evolved.
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- Android 13. Android 13 current version: 13; released on August 15, 2022. Google launched Android 13 with an initial release only for its Pixel line of devices.
- Android 12 and Android 12L. Android 12 current version: 12.1; released on March 7, 2022. Android 12L current version: 12L; released on March 7, 2022. Android 12L is for tablets, foldable devices, Chromebooks, and other large-screen devices.
- Android 11. Current version: 11.0; released on September 11, 2020. Android 11 got a wider release than past versions, with OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Realme joining the Google Pixel in getting first dibs.
- Android 10. Current version: 10.0; released on September 3, 2019. Android 10 (formerly known as Android Q) adds support for foldable phones. It also supports 5G wireless.
Apr 5, 2020 · Android Version list with their names and Initial Launch Dates of the OS. Let's take a look back at how Google's Android OS has evolved over the years.
May 7, 2019 · Each major release since Android 1.5 has come along with a nickname. From Cupcake through Jelly Bean and beyond, here's your look at the various Android versions.
