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    Android beta

    The Androidbetawas released on 5 November 2007,[4][5]

    while thesoftware development kit

    (SDK) was released on 12 November 2007.[6]

    Android 1.0

    Android 1.0, the first commercial version of the software, was released on 23 September 2008.[7]

    The first Android device, theHTC Dream,[8]

    incorporated the following Android 1.0 features:

    [hide]Android 1.0

    VersionRelease

    dateFeatures Image(s)

    1.0 23September2008

    Android Marketapplication download andupdates through the Market app

    Web browserto show, zoom and pan fullHTMLandXHTMLweb pagesmultiple

    pages show as windows ("cards")[9][10]

    Camera supporthowever this version

    lacked the option to change the camera's

    resolution, white balance, quality, etc.[11]

    Folders allowing the grouping of a number of

    app icons into a single folder icon on the

    Home screen.[12]

    Access to web email servers, supportingPOP3,IMAP4,andSMTP.[10]

    Gmailsynchronization with the Gmail app Google Contactssynchronization with the

    People app

    Google Calendarsynchronization with theCalendar app Google MapswithLatitudeandStreet View

    to view maps and satellite imagery, as well asfind local business and obtain drivingdirections usingGPS[11]

    Google Sync,allowing management of over-the-air synchronization of Gmail, People, andCalendar

    Google Search,allowing users to search theInternet and phone apps, contacts, calendar,

    etc.

    Google Talkinstant messaging

    Instant messaging,text messaging,and MMS Media Player,enabling management,

    importing, and playback of media fileshowever, this version lacked video and stereoBluetoothsupport[10][11]

    Notifications appear in the Status bar, withoptions to set ringtone, LED or vibrationalerts

    [9][10][13]

    Android 1.0 on theHTCDream.

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    Voice Dialer allows dialing and placing ofphone calls without typing a name ornumber[10]

    Wallpaper allows the user to set thebackground image or photo behind the Home

    screen icons and widgets YouTubevideo player[14] Other apps include: Alarm Clock, Calculator,

    Dialer (Phone), Home screen (launcher),Pictures (Gallery), and Settings.

    Wi-Fiand Bluetooth supportAndroid 1.1

    On 9 February 2009, the Android 1.1 update was released, initially for theHTC Dreamonly.Android 1.1 was known as "Petit Four"internally, though this name was not used officially.

    [15]

    The update resolved, changed the AndroidAPIand added a number of features:[16]

    [hide]Android 1.1

    VersionRelease

    dateFeatures Image(s)

    1.1 9

    February2009

    Details and reviews available when a usersearches for businesses on Maps

    Longer in-call screen timeout default whenusing the speakerphone, plus ability toshow/hide dialpad

    Ability to save attachments in messages Support added for marquee in system layouts

    Android 1.5 Cupcake

    On 30 April 2009, the Android 1.5 update was released, based onLinux kernel2.6.27.[17][18]

    This

    was the first release to officially use a name based on a dessert ("Cupcake"), a theme which

    would be used for all releases henceforth. The update included several new features and UIamendments:

    [19]

    [hide]Android 1.5 Cupcake

    Version Release Features Image(s)

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    1.5 30April

    2009

    Support for third-party virtual keyboards withtext prediction and user dictionary for custom

    words

    Support forWidgetsminiature applicationviews that can be embedded in otherapplications (such as the Home screen) andreceive periodic updates[20]

    Video recording and playback inMPEG-4and3GP formats

    Auto-pairing and stereo support for Bluetoothadded (A2DP and AVRCP profiles)

    Copy and paste features added to web browser User pictures shown for Favorites in Contacts Specific date/time stamp shown for events in

    call log, and one-touch access to a contact cardfrom call log event

    Animated screen transitions Added auto-rotation option Added the current stock boot animation Ability to upload videos toYouTube Ability to upload photos toPicasa

    Android 1.5 on theHTCMagic.

    Android 1.6 Donut

    On 15 September 2009, the Android 1.6 SDKdubbed Donutwas released, based on Linux

    kernel 2.6.29.[21][22][23]

    Included in the update were numerous new features:[21]

    [hide]Android 1.6 Donut

    Version Releasedate Features Image(s)

    1.6 15September

    2009

    Voice and text entry search enhanced toinclude bookmark history, contacts, and the

    web

    Ability for developers to include their contentin search results

    Multi-lingualspeech synthesisengine toallow any Android application to "speak" a

    string of text

    Easier searching and ability to view appscreenshots in Android Market

    Gallery, camera and camcorder more fullyintegrated, with faster camera access

    Ability for users to select multiple photos fordeletion

    Updated technology support forCDMA/EVDO,802.1x,VPNs,and a text-to-speech engine

    Support forWVGAscreen resolutions Speed improvements in searching and camera

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    applications

    Expanded Gesture framework and newGestureBuilder development tool

    Android 2.0/2.1 Eclair

    On 26 October 2009, the Android 2.0 SDKcodenamed Eclairwas released, based on Linuxkernel 2.6.29.

    [24]Changes included:

    [25]

    [hide]Android 2.0 Eclair

    VersionRelease

    dateFeatures Image(s)

    2.0 26

    October2009

    Expanded Account sync, allowing users toadd multiple accounts to a device for email-and contact-synchronization

    Exchange email support, with combinedinbox to browse email from multiple accounts

    in one page Bluetooth 2.1 support Ability to tap a Contacts photo and select to

    call, SMS, or email the person

    Ability to search all saved SMS and MMSmessages, with delete oldest messages in a

    conversation automatically deleted when adefined limit is reached

    Numerous new camera features, includingflash support, digital zoom, scene mode,white balance, color effect and macro focus

    Improved typing speed on virtual keyboard,with smarter dictionary that learns from wordusage and includes contact names assuggestions

    Refreshed browser UI with bookmarkthumbnails, double-tap zoom and support forHTML5

    Calendar agenda view enhanced, showingattending status for each invitee, and ability toinvite new guests to events

    Optimized hardware speed and revamped UI Support for more screen sizes and resolutions,

    with better contrast ratio

    Improved Google Maps 3.1.2 MotionEvent class enhanced to track multi-

    touch events[26]

    Addition of live wallpapers, allowing theanimation of home-screen background imagesto show movement

    Android 2.0 Eclair on the

    Motorola Droid.

    2.0.13December2009[27]

    * Minor API changes, bug fixes and frameworkbehavioral changes

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    [hide]Android 2.1 Eclair

    VersionRelease

    dateFeatures Image(s)

    2.1 12January

    2010[28]

    Minor amendments to the API and bug fixes

    Android 2.2.x Froyo

    On 20 May 2010, Android 2.2 (Froyo, short for Frozen Yogurt) SDK was released, based on

    Linux kernel 2.6.32.[29]

    [hide]Android 2.2 Froyo

    VersionRelease

    dateFeatures Image(s)

    2.2 20 May2010

    Speed, memory, and performanceoptimizations

    [30]

    Additional application speed improvements,implemented throughJIT compilation[31]

    Integration ofChrome'sV8 JavaScript engineinto the Browser application

    Support for theAndroid Cloud to DeviceMessaging(C2DM) service, enablingpushnotifications

    Improved Microsoft Exchange support,including security policies, auto-discovery,GAL look-up, calendar synchronization andremote wipe

    Improved application launcher with shortcutsto Phone and Browser applications

    USB tethering andWi-Fi hotspotfunctionality

    Added an option to disable data access overmobile network

    Updated Market application with batch andautomatic update features[30]

    Quick switching between multiple keyboardlanguages and their dictionaries

    Voice dialing and contact sharing overBluetooth

    Support for Bluetooth-enabled car and deskdocks

    Support for numeric and alphanumericpasswords

    Support for file upload fields in the Browserapplication[32]

    Support for installing applications to theexpandable memory

    Adobe Flashsupport[33] Support for extra-high-PPIscreens (320 ppi),

    Android 2.2 Froyo on theNexus One.

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    such as 4" 720p[34]

    Gallery allows users to view picture stacksusing a zoom gesture

    2.2.118January

    2011

    Bug fixes, security updates and performanceimprovements

    2.2.222January2011

    Minor bug fixes, including SMS routingissues that affected theNexus One.[35]

    2.2.3

    21

    November2011

    Two security patches

    Android 2.3.x Gingerbread

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

    2.6.35.

    [36][37]

    Changes included:

    [36]

    [hide]Android 2.3 Gingerbread

    VersionRelease

    dateFeatures Image(s)

    2.3 6December

    2010

    Updated user interface design with increasedsimplicity and speed

    Support for extra-large screen sizes andresolutions (WXGAand higher)[34]

    Native support forSIPVoIPinternettelephony

    Faster, more intuitive text input in virtualkeyboard, with improved accuracy, better

    suggested text and voice input mode Enhancedcopy/pastefunctionality, allowing

    users to select a word by press-hold, copy,and paste

    Support forNear Field Communication(NFC), allowing the user to read an NFC tag

    embedded in a poster, sticker, oradvertisement

    New audio effects such as reverb,equalization, headphone virtualization, and

    bass boost

    NewDownload Manager,giving users easyaccess to any file downloaded from the

    browser, email, or another application

    Support for multiple cameras on the device,including a front-facing camera, if available

    Support forWebM/VP8 video playback, andAACaudio encoding

    Improvedpower managementwith a moreactive role in managing apps that are keeping

    Android 2.3. Launched with

    Google'sNexus S.

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    the device awake for too long

    Enhanced support for native codedevelopment

    Switched fromYAFFStoext4on newerdevices[38][39]

    Audio, graphical, and input enhancements forgame developers

    Concurrentgarbage collectionfor increasedperformance

    Native support for more sensors (such asgyroscopesandbarometers)

    2.3.1December2010 Improvements and bug fixes for the Google

    Nexus S.2.3.2

    January2011

    [hide]Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread

    Version

    Release

    date Features Image(s)

    2.3.3 9February2011

    Several improvements and API fixes.[40]

    2.3.428 April2011

    Support for voice or video chat usingGoogle Talk.[41] Open Accessory Library support. Open Accessory was

    introduced in 3.1 (Honeycomb) but the Open AccessoryLibrary grants 2.3.4 added support when connecting to a USB

    peripheral with compatible software and a compatible

    application on the device.[42]

    2.3.525 July2011

    System enhancements:[43] Improved network performance for theNexus S4G, amongother fixes and improvements Fixed Bluetooth bug onSamsung Galaxy S Improved Gmail application Shadow animations for list scrolling Camera software enhancements Improved battery efficiency

    2.3.6

    2

    September2011

    Fixed a voice search bug(The 2.3.6 update had the side-effect of impairing the Wi-Fi hotspotfunctionality of many Canadian Nexus S phones. Googleacknowledged this problem and fixed it in late September).[44][45]

    2.3.721September2011

    Google Walletsupport for the Nexus S 4G.

    Android 3.x Honeycomb

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    On 22 February 2011, the Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) SDKthe firsttablet-only Android update

    was released, based on Linux kernel 2.6.36.[46][47][48][49]

    The first device featuring this version,

    theMotorola Xoomtablet, was released on 24 February 2011.[50]

    The update's featuresincluded:

    [46]

    [hide]Android 3.0 Honeycomb

    Version Releasedate

    Features Image(s)

    3.0 22February

    2011

    Optimized tablet support with a new virtualand holographic user interface

    Added System Bar, featuring quick access tonotifications, status, and soft navigation

    buttons, available at the bottom of the screen Added Action Bar, giving access to contextual

    options, navigation, widgets, or other types of

    content at the top of the screen

    Simplified multitaskingtapping Recent Appsin the System Bar allows users to see snapshots

    of the tasks underway and quickly jump fromone app to another

    Redesigned keyboard, making typing fast,efficient and accurate on larger screen sizes

    Simplified, more intuitive copy/paste interface Multiple browser tabs replacing browser

    windows, plus form auto-fill and a newincognito mode allowing anonymous

    browsing

    Quick access to camera exposure, focus, flash,zoom, front-facing camera, time-lapse, andother camera features

    Ability to view albums and other collections infull-screen mode in Gallery, with easy access

    to thumbnails for other photos

    New two-pane Contacts UI and Fast Scroll tolet users easily organize and locate contacts

    New two-pane Email UI to make viewing andorganizing messages more efficient, allowing

    users to select one or more messages

    Support for video chat usingGoogle Talk Hardware acceleration Support for multi-core processors Ability to encrypt all user data HTTPS stack improved withServer NameIndication(SNI) Filesystem in Userspace(FUSE; kernel

    module)

    Android 3.0 on theMotorola

    Xoomtablet.

    [hide]Android 3.1 Honeycomb

    VersionRelease

    dateFeatures Image(s)

    3.1 10 May UI refinements

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    2011[51] Connectivity for USB accessories Expanded Recent Apps list Resizable Home screen widgets Support for external keyboards and pointing devices Support for joysticks and gamepads Support forFLACaudio playback[52][53] High-performance Wi-Fi lock, maintaining high-performance

    Wi-Fi connections when device screen is off

    Support for HTTP proxy for each connected Wi-Fi access point[hide]Android 3.2 Honeycomb

    VersionRelease

    dateFeatures Image(s)

    3.2 15 July2011[54]

    Improved hardware support, including optimizations for awider range of tablets

    Increased ability of apps to access files on the SD card, e.g. forsynchronization

    Compatibility display mode for apps that have not beenoptimized for tablet screen resolutions

    New display support functions, giving developers more controlover display appearance on different Android devices[55]

    3.2.120September

    2011

    Bug fixes and minor security, stability and Wi-Fiimprovements

    Update toAndroid Marketwith automatic updates and easier-to-read Terms and Condition text

    Update toGoogle Books ImprovedAdobe Flashsupport in browser ImprovedChinesehandwriting prediction

    3.2.230 August2011

    Bug fixes and other minor improvements for the MotorolaXoom 4G

    3.2.3 Bug fixes and other minor improvements for the Motorola

    Xoom and Motorola Xoom 4G

    3.2.4December2011

    "Pay as You Go" support for 3G and 4G tablets3.2.5

    January

    2012 Bug fixes and other minor improvements for the Motorola

    Xoom and Motorola Xoom 4G

    3.2.6February

    2012 Fixed data connectivity issues when coming out of airplane

    mode on the US 4G Motorola Xoom

    Android 4.0.x Ice Cream Sandwich

    The SDK for Android 4.0.1 (Ice Cream Sandwich), based on Linux kernel 3.0.1,[56]

    was publiclyreleased on 19 October 2011.

    [57]Google's Gabe Cohen stated that Android 4.0 was "theoretically

    compatible" with any Android 2.3.x device in production at that time.[58]

    Thesource codefor

    Android 4.0 became available on 14 November 2011.[59]

    The update introduced numerous newfeatures, including:

    [60][61][62]

    [hide]Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

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    Android VPN Framework (AVF), and TUN(but not TAP) kernel module. Prior to 4.0,

    VPN software required rooted Android.

    4.0.1

    21

    October2011

    Fixed minor bugs for the Samsung GalaxyNexus.

    4.0.2

    28

    November2011

    Fixed minor bugs on the Verizon GalaxyNexus, the US launch of which was laterdelayed until December 2011

    (For Canadian consumers, 4.0.2 reportedly created abug on the Galaxy Nexus that crashed the applicationmarket when users attempted to view details of anyAndroid application. It also inadvertently reduced the

    NFCcapabilities of the Nexus phone).[65][66]

    [hide]Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich

    VersionRelease

    dateFeatures Image(s)

    4.0.3 16December

    2011[67]

    Numerous bug fixes and optimizations Improvements to graphics, databases, spell-checking and

    Bluetooth functionality New APIs for developers, including a social stream API in the

    Contacts provider

    Calendar provider enhancements New camera apps enhancing video stabilization andQVGA

    resolution Accessibility refinements such as improved content access for

    screen readers[68]

    4.0.429 March

    2012[69]

    Stability improvements Better camera performance Smoother screen rotation Improved phone number recognition[70]

    Android 4.1/4.2 Jelly Bean

    Google announced Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) at theGoogle I/Oconference on 27 June 2012.Based on Linux kernel 3.0.31, Jelly Bean was an incremental update with the primary aim of

    improving the functionality and performance of the user interface. The performance

    improvement involved "Project Butter", which uses touch anticipation,triple buffering,extendedvsynctiming and a fixed frame rate of 60fpsto create a fluid and "buttery-smooth" UI.[71]

    Android 4.1 Jelly Bean was released to theAndroid Open Source Projecton 9 July 2012,

    [72]and

    theNexus 7tablet, the first device to run Jelly Bean, was released on 13 July 2012.[73]

    Google was expected to announce Jelly Bean 4.2 at an event inNew York Cityon 29 October

    2012, but the event was cancelled due toHurricane Sandy.[74]

    Instead of rescheduling the live

    event, Google announced the new version with a press release, under the slogan "A new flavor of

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    Jelly Bean". The first devices to run Android 4.2 wereLG'sNexus 4andSamsung'sNexus 10,

    which were released on 13 November 2012.[3][75]

    [hide]Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

    VersionRelease

    dateFeatures Image(s)

    4.1 9 July2012

    Smoother user interface:o Vsync timing across all drawing and

    animation done by the Androidframework, including application

    rendering, touch events, screencomposition and display refresh

    o Triple buffering in the graphics pipeline Enhancedaccessibility Bi-directional text and other language support User-installable keyboard maps Expandable notifications Ability to turn off notifications on an app

    specific basis Shortcuts and widgets can automatically be re-

    arranged or re-sized to allow new items to fit onhome screens

    Bluetooth data transfer for Android Beam Offline voice dictation Tablets with smaller screens now use an

    expanded version of the interface layout andhome screen used by phones.[76]

    Improved voice search Improved camera app Google Wallet (for theNexus 7) High-resolutionGoogle+contact photos

    [77]

    Google Nowsearch application Multichannel audio[78] USB audio (for external soundDACs)[78] Audio chaining (also known asgapless

    playback)[78][79][80]

    Stock Android browser is replaced with the

    Android mobile version ofGoogle Chromeindevices with Android 4.1 preinstalled[81]

    Ability for other launchers to add widgets fromthe app drawer without requiring root access

    Android 4.1 on the AsusNexus 7tablet.

    4.1.1 23 July

    2012

    Fixed a bug on the Nexus 7 regarding theinability to change screen orientation in anyapplication

    4.1.29October

    2012[82]

    Lock/home screen rotation support for theNexus 7[83]

    One-finger gestures to expand/collapsenotifications[84]

    Bug fixes and performance enhancements[hide]Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

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    4.2 13

    November2012[85]

    Photo Sphere panorama photos Keyboard with gesture typing Lock screen improvements, including widget

    support and the ability to swipe directly tocamera[86]

    Notification power controls "Daydream" screensaver, showing

    information when idle or docked

    Multiple user accounts (tablets only) Support for wireless display (Miracast) Accessibility improvements: triple-tap to

    magnify the entire screen, pan and zoom withtwo fingers. Speech output and Gesture Mode

    navigation for blind users

    New clock app with built-in world clock, stopwatch and timer

    All devices now use the same interfacelayout, adapted from phones on 4.1 for

    smaller tablets (with centered softwarebuttons, the system bar at the top of thescreen, and a similar home screen), regardless

    of screen size Increased number of extended notifications

    and Actionable Notifications for more apps,allowing the response to certain notifications

    within the notification bar and withoutlaunching the app directly

    SELinux Always-onVPN PremiumSMSconfirmation[87][88][89] Phone-like launcher for small tablets in

    Android 4.1 extended to larger tablets, asseen with theNexus 10

    [90]

    Android 4.2 on the LGNexus4.

    4.2.1

    27

    November2012[91]

    Fixed a bug in the People app whereDecember was not displayed on the date

    selector when adding an event to a contact[92]

    Added Bluetooth gamepads and joysticks assupported HID devices

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