The development of the Android OS Version - In a previous post we discussed the history of the Android OS that discussed the background of the creation of an advanced operating system based on open source Linux.
Since the initial acquisition of Android Inc.. by Google has created several versions of Android are named alphabetically from the first version named Astro, then version 1.5 started dinamic as desserts that is up to the latest Cupcake Ice Cream Sandwich today.
DEVELOPMENT ANDROID OS VERSION
Android Beta
First released on 5 November 2007, and on 12 November 2007 Software Development Kit (SDK) released by Google.
Android 1.0 (Astro)
First released on Sept. 23, 2008. Actually, the first version of Android will be called by the name "Astro" but for reasons of copyright and trademark the name "Astro" not be pinned on the first version of the Android OS. HTC Dream is the first phone to use this OS. Following the appearance of the HTC Dream.
In the first version of android has introduced the Android Market, the place to download a wide variety of applications and updates for Android. Then there are features syncronisasi with other Google services such as Google Contacts, Calendar, Maps, Talk, and more.
Android 1.1 (Bender)
First released on February 9, 2009. The second version of Android is also experiencing the same problem with naming the first version. At the beginning of Android will be named "Bender" but for reasons of trademark violation, the name "Bender" not be pinned on this Android version. Initially Android OS version was released for the T-Mobile G1 only. This version is an update to fix some bugs, change the API and adding some features.
Android 1.5 Cupcake
First released on 30 April 2009. Well, starting this Android version naming the name of eating dessert (dessert) began to be used, because this is the third version of the names beginning with the letter "C" and be "Cupcake" became the official name of this third version of the Android OS.
OS is based on Linux kernel 2.6.27 and added a few updates as well as new UI from previous versions of Android. Start there is a "widget" that can reduce exaggerated. Then added the ability to upload videos and pictures to YouTube and Picasa.
Android 1.6 Donut
Was first released on 15 September 2009. There is an increase in the search feature and UI is more user friendly. In this version also supports CDMA / EVDO, 802.1x, VPNs. Then the support screen with WVGA resolution. These sightings Android v1.6 Donut.
Android 2.0/2.1 Enclair
Was first released on December 9, 2009. The addition of features for hardware optimization, improved Google Maps 3.1.2, change the UI with a new browser and support for HTML5, the new list of contacts, support flash for the camera of 3.2 MP, digital zoom, and Bluetooth 2.1. Some versions of the Android v.2.0 updates later v2.0.2 and last v.2.1.
Android 2.2 Frozen Yogurt (Froyo)
First released on May 20, 2010 at the Google Nexus One smartphone. In this version has support for Adobe Flash Player 10.1. The increase in speed of opening and closing applications, and the use of the SD Card as a storage applications.
When the Android Froyo comes began to appear a lot of discussion that discussed the competition between Android to iOS that will be more stringent in the future. Some were released updated version include Android v.2.2.1 to v.2.2.3.
Android 2.3 Gingerbread
First introduced on December 6, 2010. There have been many improvements in the Android version of this one compared to the previous version. Designed for applications and games memaksimalakan capabilities. And begin use of Near Field Communication (NFC).
Repairs to support WXGA resolution screen and above. Several updated versions are released, among others v.2.3.3 to v.2.3.7. Until now, Android Gingerbread is a version of Android that has the most market share compared with other Android series, reaching 65% of all Android versions are released.
Android 3.0/3.1 Honeycomb
First introduced on February 22, 2011 and the Motorola Xoom is the first time using it. Android OS version is designed specifically for optimizing the use of the tablet PC.
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
As of this writing ICS is the new version of Android. First released on October 19, 2011. The first smartphone using the Android OS is the Samsung Galaxy Nexus.
In theory all mobile devices that use earlier versions of Android, Gingerbread, can be updated to Android Ice Cream Sandwich. But until recently mostly sayangnnya smartphone that uses the Android ICS is a high-end smartphone is priced quite expensive.
Perhaps for this reason, the Android version of the distribution is not more than 8% until mid-2012.
That way the development of the Android operating system from time to time. Although not yet 4 years old Android OS mobile phones present in the market but at this time the operating system that Google is shaded by getting closer to the position as ruler of the iOS mobile operating system in the world. So we were writing about the development of the Android OS version of overview.
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