Android Versions

By Dabi

  • Alpha 1.0

    Alpha 1.0
    Support status: discontinued
    Android Market application download and updates through the Market app
    Web browser to show, zoom and pan full HTML and XHTML web pages

  • Beta 1.1

    Beta 1.1
    The Maps app was improved to enable the display of details and reviews for venues and locations.. The dialer interface was also tweaked with a show/hide dialpad toggle and a save attachment function was added to messaging.

  • Cupcake 1.5

    Cupcake 1.5
    -APIs for creating home screen widgets.
    -Android Virtual Devices .
    -Faster and more polished user interface in all applications.
    -Video recording and upload to YouTube.

  • Donut 1.6

    Donut 1.6
    -For the first time you could actually preview what you were about do download.
    -Search functions were also improved, both for voice and text.
    -Camera and gallery interfaces have been improved.
    -WVGA resolution support was added for handset displays

  • Eclair 2.0-2.1

    Eclair 2.0-2.1
    -New browser User Interface and support for HTML5
    -Microsoft Exchange Support for syncing of e-mail.
    -Built in flash support for camera
    -Digital Zoom
    -Bluetooth 2.1 support

  • Froyo 2.2-2.3

    Froyo 2.2-2.3
    -The browser is a lot of faster.
    -You can use your Android mobile device as a 3G Wi-Fi hotspot.
    -Microsoft Exchange Support
    -Froyo has enabled the LED flash.

  • Gingerbread 2.3-2.3.7

    Gingerbread 2.3-2.3.7
    -Support for larger screens.
    -Download manager which stores and manages all your external downloads.
    -Access to multiple cameras
    -Mixable audio effects

  • Honeycomb 3.0-3.2.6

    Honeycomb 3.0-3.2.6
    -Designed for devices with larger screens, particularly tablets.
    -Customizable Home Screen.
    -Visual multi-tasking.
    -New Connectivity options
    -Hardware acceleration for 2D graphics

  • Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0-4.0.4

    Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0-4.0.4
    -Lock Screen Actions
    -A Better Camera & Photo Editing
    -New Wireless Connectivity
    -A Built-In Data Usage Monitor
    -Fine-Tuned Notification Control

  • Jelly Bean 4.1-4.3.1

    Jelly Bean 4.1-4.3.1
    -Dial-pad Autocomplete which suggests contact names or phone numbers when users start keying-in something.
    - Google devices running Android 4.3 Jelly Bean can sync with Bluetooth enabled car stereos.
    -Android 4.3 also offers a new updated Camera app

  • KitKat 4.4-4.4.4

    KitKat 4.4-4.4.4
    • Better Memory Management. -Improved Google Now. -Immersive mode that hides everything except the app you’re using -Android 4.4 will allow you to print documents over WiFi or Bluetooth.

  • Lollipop 5.0-5.1.1

    Lollipop 5.0-5.1.1
    -Get longer battery life with battery-saver mode
    -You can now search Settings
    -Access the improved Quick Settings
    -Improved performance

  • Marshmallow 6.0-6.0.1

    Marshmallow 6.0-6.0.1
    -Google has added a memory manager
    -Battery optimisation now on a by-app basis
    -Instant Google Now
    -Android Marshmallow introduces a feature that recognises when the Android device is in a rested state to help conserve power.

  • Nougat 7.0-7.1.1

    Nougat 7.0-7.1.1
    -Quicker multi-tasking
    -Use two apps at same time
    -Drag and drop text, images when in multi-window mode
    -Clear all recent apps
    -Bundled notifications