The version history of android mobile operating system began with the release of the android alpha in November 5,2007.
Versions 1.0 and 1.1 were not released under specific code names. Android code names are confectionery-themed and have been in alphabetical order since 2009's android 1.5 Cupcake, with the most recent major version being android 7.0 Nougat, released in August 2016.
~~> Android 1.0 ( API 1 )
Android 1.0 is the first commercial version of the software, was released on September 23,2008. It can be incorporated the following terms:
- Version : 1.0
- Released date : September 23,2008
- Features :
- Web browser to show , zoom and full HTML and XHTML web pages- multiple pages show as windows. Camera support - however, this version lacked the option to change the camera's resolution, white balance, quality, etc.
- Access to web email servers, supporting POP3, IMAP4, and SMTP. Gmail synchronization with gmail application.
- WI-FI and Bluetooth support. Notifications appear in the Status bar, with options to set ringtone, LED or vibration alerts.
- YouTube media player.
~~> Android 1.1 ( API 2 )
On released February 9,2009 Android 1.1 was released. It can be incorporated the following terms:
- Version : 1.1
- Released date : February 9,2009
- Features :
- Details and reviews are available when a user searches for businesses on Maps and Support added for marquee in system layout..
- Longer-in call screen timeout default when using the speakerphone, plus ability to show/hide dial-pad and ability to save attachments in messages.
~~> Android 1.5 ( API 3 )
On released April 27,2009 Android 1.5 was released based on Linux kernel 2.6.27. It can be incorporated the following terms:
- Version : 1.5
- Released date : April 27,2009
- Features :
- Support for third-party virtual keyboards with text prediction and user dictionary for custom words and video recording and playback in MPEG-4 formats.
- Copy and paste feature in web browser and animated screen transitions.
- Ability to upload videos to YouTube.
~~> Android 1.6 Donut ( API 4 )
On released September 15,2009 Android 1.6 was released based on Linux kernel 2.6.29. It can be incorporated the following terms:
- Version : 1.6
- Released date : September 15,2009
- Features :
- Ability for users to select multiple photos for deletion and easier searching and ability to view app screenshots in android market.
- Speed improvements in searching and camera application and easier searching and ability to view app screenshots in android market.
- Support for WVGA screen resolution and ability for users to select multiple photos for deletion .
- Version :2.0
- Released date : October 26,2009
- Features:
- Expanded account sync, allowing users to add multiple accounts to a device for synchronization of email and contacts and Bluetooth 2.1 support.
- Ability to search all saved SMS and MMS messages, with delete oldest messages in a conversation automatically deleted when a defined limit is reached.
- Support for WVGA screen resolution and ability for users to select multiple photos for deletion .
~~> Android 2.0 Eclair ( API 5 )
On released October 26,2009 Android 2.0 was released based on Linux kernel 2.6.29 and codenamed Eclair. It can be incorporated the following terms:
- Version :2.0
- Released date : October 26,2009
- Features:
- Expanded account sync, allowing users to add multiple accounts to a device for synchronization of email and contacts and Bluetooth 2.1 support.
- Ability to search all saved SMS and MMS messages, with delete oldest messages in a conversation automatically deleted when a defined limit is reached.