The history of android mobile OS began with release of Android Beta in November 2000.
Android is undergoing development by Google and the OHA (Open Handset Alliance) and has seen a number of updates to its base operating system since its original release.The updates typically fix bugs and adds new features.
The Android versions have been developed under a codename and released in alphabetical order since April 2009.
Dan Morrill created some of the mascot logos, but current green Android logo was designed by Irina Blok.
5 November is popularly celebrated as Android's birthday.
Android Versions API Level
Android 1.0 (API level 1)
Android 1.0, the first commercial version of the software, was released on 23 September 2008.The first Android device the HTC Dream, incorporated the following Android 1.0 features.
Android 1.1 (API level 2)
On 9th February , the android 1.1 update was released initially for HTC Dream only. It was also know as "Petit four" internally.
Android 1.5 Cupcake (API level 3)
Android 1.5 update was released on 30th April 2009.It was based on Linux kernel 2.6.27.This was first release to officially use a code name based on a dessert item.
Android 1.6 Donut (API level 4)
Android 1.6 update dubbed donut was released on 15th September 2009 based on Linux kernel 2.6.29.
Android 2.0 Eclair (API level 5)
Android update 2.0 codenamed Eclair was released on 26th October 2009 basd on Linux kernel 2.6.29.It has also some updates like-
Android 2.0.1 Eclair (API level 6)
Android 2.1 Eclair (API level 7)
Android 2.2 - 2.2.3 Froyo (API level 8)
Android 2.2 update Froyo (frozen yogury or curd ) was released on 20th May 2010 based on Linux kernel 2.6.32.
Android 2.3 - 2.3.2 Gingerbread (API level 9)
Android 2.3 updated Gingerbread was released on 6th December 2010 based on Linux kernel 2.6.35.It has also some updates-
Android 2.3.3 - 2.3.7 Gingerbread (API level 10)
Android 3.0 Honeycomb (API level 11)
Android update 3.0 Honeycomb was released on 22nd February 2011 based on Linux kernel 2.6.36.Motorola Zoom tablet was the first device to featured with this update.It has some updates-
Android 3.1 Honeycomb (API level 12)
Android 3.2 Honeycomb (API level 13)
Android 4.0.3 - 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich (API level 14)
Android update 4.0.4 - 4.04 Ice Cream Sandwich was released on 19th October 2011 based on Linux kernel 3.0.1.It has some updates-
Android 4.0.3 - 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich (API level 15)
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean (API level 16)
Android update 4.1 Jelly Bean was announced on 27 June 2012 based on Linux kernel 3.0.31.The Nexus 7 tablet was the first device to be featured with this update.
Android 4.2 Jelly Bean (API level 17)
Android update 4.2 Jelly Bean was released on 13th November 2012.The devices which run this update for the first were LG's Nexus 4 and Samsung's Nexus 10.
Future Products
Key lime pie will be soon released in the second Quarter of 2013.
Android is one of the most popular operating system for phones and tablets.It provides a flexibility of using millions of apps for the user.It is one of the best software by Google corporation.
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