Operating systems Android

By elisavillota

  • Alpha

    Alpha
    Version: 1.0
    Support status: Discontinued
    Characteristics:
    There was a Google Calendar synchronization with the Calendar app.
    The notifications appeared in the Status bar.

  • Beta

    Beta
    Version: 1.1
    Support status: Discontinued
    Characteristics:
    They added detail and reviews on places in Google Maps.
    The ability to save attachments in emails.

  • Cupcake

    Cupcake
    Version: 1.5
    Support status: Discontinued
    Characteristics:
    Video recording and upload to YouTube! And support for an on-screen soft keyboard.

  • Donut

    Donut
    Version: 1.6
    Support status: Discontinued
    Characteristics: An updated user integrates a camera and users could download new accessibility services.

  • Eclair

    Eclair
    Version: 2.0 - 2.1
    Support status: Discontinued
    Characteristics: Integrates a digital zoom in the camera and multiple accounts can be added for email.

  • Froyo

    Froyo
    Version: 2.2- 2.2.3
    Support status: Discontinued
    Characteristics: Improved security with the addition of numeric pin and ability to share contacts with other phones.

  • Gingerbread

    Gingerbread
    Version: 2.3- 2.3.7
    Support status: Discontinued
    Characteristics: There was a new on-screen keyboard and all your downloads can be viewed from one place.

  • Honeycomb

    Honeycomb
    Version: 3.0- 3.2.6
    Support status: Discontinued
    Characteristics: The Camera has been redesigned to take advantage of a larger screen and the email app lets users select one or more messages.

  • Ice Cream Sandwich

    Ice Cream Sandwich
    Version: 4.0- 4.0.4
    Support status: Discontinued
    Characteristics: The interactive notifications let users keep in constant touch with messages and you can simply drag an app to get information about it.

  • Jelly Bean

    Jelly Bean
    Version: 4.1 - 4.3.1
    Support status: Discontinued
    Characteristics: Google Now gives you information without specifically asking for it and includes voice search: just say “Google” out loud and ask your question.

  • Kitkat

    Kitkat
    Version: 4.4 - 4.4.4
    Support status: Discontinued
    Characteristics: You can now activate Google Now by saying “OK Google” and Google Hangouts now supports SMS and MMS.

  • Lollipop

    Lollipop
    Version: 5.0 - 5.1.1
    Support status: Supported
    Characteristics: Better WiFi and Bluetooth controls and now notifications can be flicked away.

  • Marshmallow

    Marshmallow
    Version: 6.0 - 6.0.1
    Support status: Supported
    Characteristics: You can add a lock screen message and the volume controls have changed again.

  • Nougat

    Nougat
    Version: 7.0 - 7.1.1
    Support status: Supported
    Characteristics: You can use two apps at same time and the lock screen gets a wallpaper of its own, finally!