Android
can be termed as the revolutionary operating system in the history of
mobile phones. With each of its versions, it got better and bigger.
Further, android application development Company is
adding unique factor to it by generating some outstanding apps. Let’s
have a look over the journey of android, which includes its different
versions that are as follows:
Android
1.5 Cupcake :- Android was introduced to the world market with
this version. With the arrival of 1.5 sdk, people experienced
improvement in the features, like- Blue-tooth, support to widgets,
home screen folders and camcorder. In addition, android for the first
time introduces Picasa and YouTube upload facility. This attractive
version of android was adopted by a number of mobile devices,
including- HTC, Motorola Cliq and Samsung Moment.
1.6
Donut :- The successful run of the android phones pick up the
speed when android’s second version i.e. 1.6 Donut arrived the
market. Donut was loaded with all the features of android’s
previous version 1.5 and in addition, it introduces the framework for
the further development of android phones. Also, donut came up with
better camera, improved touch screen connectivity and foremost,
support to Version and Sprint phones.
2.0
Éclair :- Éclair can be termed as beginning of new era of
android phones as it came with several mesmerizing features and much
better quality as well as functionality than its predecessors. It
also generated a favorable platform for its next advanced version
i.e. 2.1
2.2
Froyo :- The android carried on its success party with its next
version that was Froyo. It was introduced with the same features as
its previous version but in a better manner. However, Froyo was
mainly known for bringing Just-In-Time-Compiler which resulted in
speeding up the processing of phone.
2.3-2.4
Gingerbread :- This version of android brought many changes with
it, like- new black notification bar, language supporting feature and
much more. It also introduces near field communication and internet
calling for the first time in android phones.
3.0
Honeycomb :- It is basically known as tablet version of android.
With this android added its name in the list of tablet operating
systems. It was packed with all the tablet features with a touch of
android tradition in it that greatly fascinated the customers towards
it.
4.0
Ice Cream Sandwich :- This version of android is known as the
stepping stone in the history of android phones as it converted all
the features of tablet version i.e. Honeycomb to the smartphones. Ice
cream sandwich was introduced in Samsung galaxy Nexus for the first
time and what to say else, you all are the proof of the mind-blowing
success of that particular device.
It is
noticeable that android app development ran parallel to each
of the versions of android, thereby generating fabulous application
for them and contributed equally in the success of ‘Android
Phones’.
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