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Android releases

Timeline of various versions of android

Release of Android 1.0

Android 1.0, the first commercial version of the software, was released on September 23, 2008.[29] The first commercially available Android device was the HTC Dream

Release of Android 1.5 Cupcake

On April 27, 2009, the Android 1.5 update was released, based on Linux kernel 2.6.27. This was the first release to officially use a codename based on a dessert item ("Cupcake"), a theme used for all releases until Android Pie, with Android 10 using a number-only system. The update included several new features and UI amendments:

Release of Android 1.6 Donut

On September 15, 2009, Android 1.6 – dubbed Donut – was released, based on Linux kernel 2.6.29. Included in the update were numerous new features:

Release of Android 2.0 Eclair

On October 27, 2009, the Android 2.0 SDK was released, based on Linux kernel 2.6.29 and codenamed Eclair.[47] Changes include the ones listed below.

Release of Android 2.2 Froyo

On May 20, 2010, the SDK for Android 2.2 (Froyo, short for frozen yogurt) was released, based on Linux kernel 2.6.32

Release of Android 2.3 Gingerbread

On December 6, 2010, the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) SDK was released, based on Linux kernel 2.6.35

Release of Android 3.0 Honeycomb

  • Tablet-specific design.
  • Holographic user interface.
  • Optimized for larger screens.

Release of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

  • Unified smartphone and tablet interfaces.
  • Virtual buttons.
  • Improved multitasking.

Release of Android 4.1/4.2/4.3 Jelly Bean

  • Smoother performance.
  • Google Now.
  • Expandable notifications.
  • Multiple user accounts for tablets.

Release of Android 4.4 KitKat

  • Performance improvements.
  • Optimized for lower-end devices.
  • "Material Design" UI.

Release of Android 5.0/5.1 Lollipop

  • Material Design language.
  • Improved notifications.
  • Enhanced overall performance.

Release of Android 6.0 Marshmallow

  • Doze mode for improved battery life.
  • Runtime permissions.
  • Enhanced Google Now.

Release of Android 7.0/7.1 Nougat

  • Split-screen multitasking.
  • Improved notifications.
  • Support for Daydream VR.

Release of Android 8.0/8.1 Oreo

  • Project Treble for faster updates.
  • Picture-in-picture mode.
  • Notification channels.

Release of Android 9 Pie

  • Gesture-based navigation.
  • Adaptive battery and brightness.
  • Digital Wellbeing features.

Release of Android 10

  • System-wide dark mode.
  • Improved privacy controls.
  • Enhanced gesture navigation.

Release of Android 11

  • Conversation notifications.
  • Chat bubbles.
  • Improved device controls.

Release of Android 12

  • Introduced a major redesign with Material You
  • Improved privacy indicators
  • Enhanced performance.

Release of Android 13

Android 13 is the thirteenth major version of the Android operating system.
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