Android versions

ANDROID VERSIONS

  • Android Alpha / apple pie (version 1.0)

    Android Alpha / apple pie (version 1.0)
    [- Support status: discontinued
    - Main characteristics:
    + Included "Play Store", from which users could download apps.
    + Supported Wifi and Bluetooth.]
  • Android Beta / Banana bread (version 1.1)

    Android Beta / Banana bread (version 1.1)
    [- Support status: discontinued
    - Main characteristics:
    + Reviews available when searching for a business in the Map app.
    + Possibility to attach files to messages.]
  • Android Cupcake (version 1.5)

    Android Cupcake (version 1.5)
    [- Support status: discontinued
    - Main characteristics:
    + Included widgets (direct access to apps from the main screen).
    + New fuction: Copy-paste available on the browser.]
  • Android Donut (version 1.6)

    Android Donut (version 1.6)
    [- Support status: discontinued
    - Main characteristics:
    + More screen resolutions available.
    + New widgets are available to access apps faster.]
  • Android Eclair (versions 2.0 - 2.1)

    Android Eclair (versions 2.0 - 2.1)
    [- Support status: discontinued
    - Main characteristics:
    + Includes google maps.
    + Supported multiple accounts.]
  • Android Froyo (versions 2.2 - 2.2.3)

    Android Froyo (versions 2.2 - 2.2.3)
    [- Support status: discontinued
    - Main characteristics:
    + JIT compiler increases system´s speed.
    + Flash support is available.]
  • Android Gingerbread (versions 2.3 - 2.3.7)

    Android Gingerbread (versions 2.3 - 2.3.7)
    [- Support status: discontinued
    - Main characteristics:
    + Google books is included.
    + The system provides you with suggestions when typing.]
  • Android Honeycomb (versions 3.0 - 3.2.6)

    Android Honeycomb (versions 3.0 - 3.2.6)
    [- Support status: discontinued
    - Main characteristics:
    + Browser includes anonymus mode.
    + 3.0 versions was designed for tablets only.]
  • Android Ice Cream Sandwich (versions 4.0 - 4.0.4)

    Android Ice Cream Sandwich (versions 4.0 - 4.0.4)
    [- Support status: discontinued
    - Main characteristics:
    + Doesn´t need on-screen buttons.
    + Users can make folders to keep apps.]
  • Android Jelly Bean (versions 4.1 - 4.3.1)

    Android Jelly Bean (versions 4.1 - 4.3.1)
    [- Support status: discontinued
    - Main characteristics:
    + Includes Google Now, an assistant tool that takes information from users history to make recommendations on what to search.
    + Users can access the galery quickly when using the camera by swiping the screen.]
  • Android Kit Kat (versions 4.4 - 4.4.4)

    Android Kit Kat (versions 4.4 - 4.4.4)
    [- Support status: discontinued
    - Main characteristics:
    + It can be run by only 512 MB of RAM.
    + Google Drive is included by default.]
  • Android Lollipop (versions 5.0 - 5.1.1)

    Android Lollipop (versions 5.0 - 5.1.1)
    [- Support status: discontinued
    - Main characteristics:
    + Android TV is launched.
    + Smart Lock allows users to unlock their devices by approaching to a trusted bluetooth device.]
  • Android Marshmallow (versions 6.0 - 6.0.1)

    Android Marshmallow (versions 6.0 - 6.0.1)
    [- Support status: supported
    - Main characteristics:
    + Icludes a "memory manager" from where you can see the usage your installed apps take.
    + Icludes fingerprint scanner by default.]
  • Android Nougat (versions 7.0 - 7.1.1)

    Android Nougat (versions 7.0 - 7.1.1)
    [- Support status: supported
    - Main characteristics:
    + Faster way to access multitasking by tapping the apps button twice.
    + Features the ability to run two diferent apps at the same time.]