9 Jun 2012

List Of Android Version

Version History :-

Android has seen as a no. of updates since its original release. These updates to the base operating system typically focus on fixing bugs as well as adding new features. Generally each new version of the Android operating system is developed under a code name based on a dessert item.
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"It must also be noted the version names are in alphabetical order e.g.- Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich".

The most recent released versiond of Android are :
  • Android Beta :- Beta release.
  • Android 1.0 :- the first commercial version of the software.
  • Android 1.1 :- changed the API and added new features.
  • Cupcake (1.5) :- changed the API and added new features.
  •  Donut (1.6) :- Updated technology support for CDMA/EVDO, 802.1x, VPNs, text-to-speech engine.
  • Eclair (2.0/2.1) :- HTML 5 , Exchange Active Sync.
  • Froyo (2.2) :- JIT Optimization, Chrome V8 Java Script engine, Wifi hotspot tethering , flash support.
  • Gingerbread (2.3) :- Improved UI, soft keyboard, copy paste feature , support for near field communication.
  • Honeycomb (3.0/3.1) :- Tablet oriented release, fresh UI, multicore processor support, hardware acceleration for graphics.
  • Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0) :- A combination of gingerbread & honeycomb into a “cohesive whole”.  
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So that's enough about android Version, Thanks, hope you enjoy !!
(References- Official Android Developers page & Wikipedia)

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