Android Version History

2 Desember 2014 oleh Asep Sudiyono
Android Version History
Android Version History
So many people using the android operating system on their smartphones, but do they know the history and the version of the operating system they have use. Maybe they know it, but for some people it is not important, and there are also some people who want to know the history and android version they are using.

 

Android is a mobile operating system (OS) based on the Linux kernel and currently developed by Google. Android’s source code is released by Google under open source licenses, although most Android devices ultimately ship with a combination of open source and proprietary software.

 

Overall, we can describe the android version as follows :

Android Alpha (1.0)
Android Beta (1.1)
Android Cupcake (1.5)
Android Donut (1.6) The world’s information is at your fingertips – search the web, get driving directions… or just watch cat videos.
Android Eclair (2.0) Make your home screen just how you want it. Arrange apps and widgets across multiple screens and in folders. Stunning live wallpapers respond to your touch.
Android Froyo (2.2) Voice Typing lets you input text, and Voice Actions let you control your phone, just by speaking.
Android Gingerbread (2.3) New sensors make Android great for gaming – so you can touch, tap, tilt, and play away.
Android Honeycomb (3.0) Optimized for tablets, this release opens up new horizons wherever you are.
Android Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0) Android comes of age with a new, refined design. Simple, beautiful and beyond smart.
Android Jelly Bean (4.1) Android is fast and smooth with buttery graphics. With Google Now, you get just the right information at the right time.
Android KitKat (4.4) Smart, simple, and truly yours. A more polished design, improved performance, and new features.
Android Lollipop (5.0) A sweet new take on Android. Get the smarts of Android on screens big and small – with the right information at the right moment.

summarized from :
http://www.android.com/history/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history