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Android 1.0 (API 1)
It had camera support, although it lacked the option of changing the camera's resolution.
It includes: Alarm Clock, Calculator, Dialer (Phone), Home screen, Pictures (stored in Gallery), and Settings.
It has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support.
Support status: unsupported. -
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Android Versions
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Android 1.1 Petit Four (API 2)
Longer in-call screen timeout.
Ability to save attachments in messages.
Support status: unsupported. -
Android 1.5 Cupcake (API 3)
Copy paste features in the web browser.
Ability to upload videos to YouTube or photos to Picasa.
Support status: unsupported. -
Android 1.6 Domut (API 4)
Multilingual speech synthesis for any Android application to "speak" a brief text.
Faster camera and browser.
Support status: unsupported. -
Android 2.0 Eclair (API 5)
Optimized hardware speed.
Flash support, digital zoom, scene mode, white balance, color effect and macro focus for the camera.
Support status: unsupported. -
Android 2.2 Froyo (API 8)
Support for numeric passwords.
Speed, memory and performance optimizations
Support status: obsolete, unsupported. -
Android 3.0 Honeycomb (API 11)
They added a System Bar (which gave quick access to notifications, status, and soft navigation buttons), and Action Bar (providing access to contextual options, navigation, widgets, or other types of content at the top of the screen).
Multiple browser tabs replacing browser windows.
Support status: unsupported. -
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (API 14)
Ability to shut down applications from the recent apps list just by swiping.
Video recording quality of 1080 pixels.
Support status: obsolete, unsupported. -
Android 2.3 Gingerbread (API 9)
Faster and more intuitive text input in the virtual keyboard.
Audio, graphical and input enhancements for games.
Support status: obsolete, unsupported. -
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean (API 16)
Numerous bugfixes and optimizations.
Improvements in graphics, databases and Bluetooth functionality.
Support status:it does no longer receive security updates, but it's still supported by Google API Services. -
Android 4.4 KitKat (API 19)
Action overflow menu buttons are always visible, even on devices with a "Menu" key.
Camera application now loads Google+ Photos.
Support status: unsupported with security updates, but still supported by Google API Services. -
Android 5.0 Lollipop (API 21)
Ability to join Wi-Fi networks and control Bluetooth pairing from quick settings.
Support for multiple SIM cards.
Support status:it isn't supported with security updates, but it's still supported by Google API Services. -
Android 6.0 Marshmallow (API 23)
Fingerprint reader support.
Automatic full data backup and restore for apps.
Support status: it isn't supported with security updates but it is by Google API Services. -
Android 7.0 Nougat (API 24)
Added Emergency information part.
Added the "Clear All" button in Overview screen.
Support status: supported. -
Android 8.0 Oreo (API 26)
Automatic light and dark themes.
Bluetooth battery level for connected devices.
Support status: supported. -
Android 9.0 Pie (API 28)
A "screenshot" button has been added to the power options.
Richer messaging notifications (a full conversation can be had within a notification).
Support status: supported.
