Android related tricks to make your development faster & efficient.
Sunday, 22 September 2013
Android Version
1. Alpha
Version
1.0
API Level
1
Nickname
No Name
Release Date
September 2008
Features
Allows to download and update the application from android market.
Web browser to show, zoom and pan full HTML, X HTML web pages .
This Version is Packed with great internet serviced based apps like Gmail , Gtalk,Google maps ,Google Search and many more app likes media players ,bluetooth support and wifi .
2. Beta
Version
1.1
API Level
2
Nickname
No Name
Release Date
February 2009
Features
The Update Resolved bugs which were found in version 1.0
3. Cupcake
Version
1.5
API Level
3
Nickname
Cupcake
Release Date
April 2009
Features
Supports Keyboard predictions
Widgets are introduced in this version
Auto-rotation option
Animated Screen Transition
Media Support for video recording and playback in MPEG-4 and 3GP formats
Ability to uploads videos to youtube
Ability to upload photos to picasa.
4. Donut
Version
1.6
API Level
4
Nickname
Donut
Release Date
September 2009
Features
Text to speech technology is introduced.
Support for WVGA screen resolutions.
Speed improvements in searching and camera applications.
Ability for users to select multiple photos for deletion.
Gallery, camera and camcorder more fully integrated, with faster camera access.
5. Eclair
Version
1.6
API Levels
5 , 6 , 7
Nickname
Eclairs
Release Date
October 2009
Features
Expanded Account sync allowing users to add mulitple accounts to device for synchronization.
Live wallpapers were introduced in this version.
Ability to search all saved SMS and MMS messages.
Improvement in Google Maps.
The Web Browser is refreshed with thumbnail ,double tap zoom and support for HTML 5 features.
Camera Features like flash, digital zoom, white balance and colour effects are including in camera settings.
6. Froyo
Version
2.2 - 2.2.3
API Level
8
Nickname
Froyo
Release Date
May 2010
Features
Speed, memory, and performance optimizations.
Adobe Flash Player Support.
USB tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot functionality.
Updated Market application with batch and automatic update features.
Support for Bluetooth-enabled car and desk docks.
Gallery allows users to view picture stacks using a zoom gesture.
7. Gingerbread
Version
2.3-2.3.2
API Levels
9 , 10
Nickname
Gingerbread
Release Date
December 2010
Features
Support for a front-facing camera for video calling .
Support for Near Field Communication (NFC) .
New Download Manager, giving users easy access to any file downloaded from the browser, email, or another application .
Audio, graphical, and input enhancements for game developers .
8. Honeycomb
Version
3.0 - 3.2
API Levels
11 , 12 , 13
Nickname
Honeycomb
Release Date
February 2011
Features
This version is Optimized to Support tablets.
UI refinements.
Keyboard Redesigned.
Better 3D Support.
Support for video chat using Google Talk.
Multiple browser tabs.
Improved Adobe Flash support in browser.
9. Ice Cream Sandwich
Version
4.0.3 - 4.0.4
API Levels
14 , 15
Nickname
Ice Cream Sandwich
Release Date
October 2011
Features
Face recognition for unlocking your phone.
Calendar provider enhancements to support zoom functionality.
Integrated screenshot capture (now accomplished by holding down the Power and Home buttons).
Easy to create folders in drag and drop manner.
10. Jelly Bean
Version
4.1 - 4.3
API Levels
16 , 17 , 18
Nickname
Jelly Bean
Release Date
July 2012
Features
Many security enhancements, performance . enhancements, and bug fixes are found in this version .
Improvement in UI to make it faster and smooth .
Improvement in notification ,such as photos or subject lines in emails.
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