If you are interested in seeing how the Google Android operating system has developed since its initial launch through the various different releases to version 6.0 Marshmallow, you are in for a treat.
You may be interested in the new colourful video which has been created by Viktor Bohush and shows the Android historical version distribution from start to present-day. Check it out in the video below.
Evolution of Android Versions
Android has come a long way since its inception. Each version brought new features, improvements, and enhancements that have shaped the way we use our smartphones today. Here is a list of the Android versions and their names:
– Petit Four (1.1)
– Cupcake (1.5)
– Donut (1.6)
– Eclair (2.0–2.1)
– Froyo (2.2–2.2.3)
– Gingerbread (2.3–2.3.7)
– Honeycomb (3.0–3.2.6)
– Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0–4.0.4)
– Jelly Bean (4.1–4.3.1)
– KitKat (4.4–4.4.4)
– Lollipop (5.0–5.1.1)
– Marshmallow (6.0–6.0.1)
Key Features and Milestones
Each Android version introduced significant features that enhanced user experience and device functionality. For instance, Android 1.5 Cupcake was the first to support third-party virtual keyboards with text prediction and a user dictionary. Android 2.2 Froyo introduced the ability to install apps on external storage, which was a game-changer for devices with limited internal memory.
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich brought a major redesign with the Holo interface, which emphasized a cleaner and more intuitive user experience. This version also introduced the ability to unlock the phone using facial recognition, a feature that has evolved significantly in later versions.
Android 5.0 Lollipop introduced Material Design, a design language that brought a more consistent and visually appealing interface across the Android ecosystem. This version also improved battery life with Project Volta and introduced the concept of notifications on the lock screen.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow focused on improving the core user experience with features like Doze Mode, which significantly extended battery life by putting the device into a deep sleep state when not in use. It also introduced granular app permissions, giving users more control over what data apps could access.
For more details on the history behind the Google Android operating system, jump over to the official Android website where everything is available for your perusal, and all started with Android 1.1 Petit Four.
Source: Viktor Bohush : History
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