Android is an operating system developed by Google that is used on mobile devices. It was founded in 2003 and the first Android device was released in 2008. Android versions are named after desserts and sweets, with the five most recent versions being Lollipop, KitKat, Jelly Bean, Ice Cream Sandwich, and Gingerbread. The document provides details on the history and features of each Android version.

1. ANDROID
Android
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Guided By: Presented by:
Ms.Monika varma Dhrupal Patel

2. Introduction of Android
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What is Android?
 A machine that resembles a human being mechanical humanoid.
A software is provide platform and operating system for mobile
devices.

3. Android’s History
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 Android was founded in California,United States by Andy
Rubin, Rich Miner, Nick Sears & Chris White in October
2003.
 Google acquired Android in August 2005.
 First time android is released in smart phone on 12th
November 2007.
 It is devoted to advancing open standards for mobile
devices.
 The first Android device HTC Dream(g1),
featuring Android1.0 was released on
23rd Sept 2008.

4. Android Version
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 It’s version has been developed under a codename
based on dessert or sweet treats.
1. Android 1.5(Cupcake)
2. Android 1.6(Donut)
3. Android 2.0(Eclair)
4. Android 2.2(Froyo)
5. Android 2.3(Gingerbread)
6. Android 3.0 (Honeycomb)
7. Android 4.0(Ice-cream Sandwich)
8. Android 4.1( Jelly Bean)
9. Android 4.4(Kit Kat)
10. Android 5.0(Lollipop)

5. Android 1.5(cupcake)
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 Based on Linux kernel 2.6.27,the official
1.5 (cupcake) was released on 30th April
2009.
 Ability to record & watch videos through
camcorder mode.
 Directly upload videos to YouTube and
pictures to Picasa.
 New widgets & folders that can populate
the home screens.
 Bluetooth A2DP &AVRCP support.
 Animated screen transitions.
Android 1.5
(cupcake)

6. Android 1.6(donut)
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 Based on Linux kernel 2.6.29 the 1.6 (donut)
was released on 15th Sept 2009.
 Support forWVGA screen resolution.
 Updated CDMA support.
 Quick search box & voice search.
 Multilanguage text-to-speech function.
 An improved android market experience.
 Integrated camera , gallery & video captures
modes.
Android 1.6
(donut)

7. Android 2.0(Éclair)
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 Based on Linux kernel 2.6.29 the 2.0
(Eclair) SDK was released on 26th Oct
2009.
 Optimized h/w speed.
 Support for more screen sizes & resolution
& also better contrast ratio for background.
 Microsoft exchange support for syncing of
email.
 Bluetooth 2.1 support.
 New browser user interface & support for
HTML5.
Cont…
Android 2.0
(Éclair)

8. Android 2.0(Éclair)
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 Improved Google maps 3.1.2.
 Built in flash support for camera.
 The 2.0.1 SDK was released on 3rd December 2009.
 The 2.1 SDK was released on 12th January 2010.

9. Android 2.2(Froyo)
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 Based on the Linux kernel 2.6.32 on the
20th May 2010, the Android 2.2(Froyo)
SDK was released.
 General android OS speed, memory and
performance optimizations.
 Adobe Flash 10.1 support.
 Wifi hotspot functionality.
 Browser application is integrated with
chrome’s V8 javascript engine.
 Android market with auto updating & users
can give the application error report.
Android 2.2
(Froyo)

10. Android 2.3(Gingerbread)
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 Based on the Linux kernel 2.6.35 on 6th Dec
2010, the 2.3(Gingerbread) SDK was
released.
 Focus on game development.
 Concurrent garbage collection(minimized
application pauses, smoother animation,
increased responsiveness).
 Support for SIP VoIP telephony.
 Download manager for long-running
downloads.
 Redesigned multi-touch s/w keyboard.
Android 2.3
(Gingerbread)

11. Android 3.0(Honeycomb)
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 Based on the Linux kernel 2.6.36 the
3.0(Honeycomb)SDK was released for
tablets on 22nd Feb 2011.
 Specifically optimized for tablets & with
larger screen sizes.
 Specifically optimized for tablets & with
larger screen sizes.
 Support for video chat using Google talk.
 Support for multi-core processor. Android 3.0
(Honeycomb)

12. Android 4.0(Ice-cream Sandwich)
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 Based on the Linux kernel 3.0.1 the 3.0(Ice-cream
Sandwich) was released on October
19, 2011.
 Integrated screenshot capture (accomplished
by holding down the Power and Volume-
Down buttons).
 Easier-to-create folders, with a drag-and-drop
style.
 Face Unlock, a feature that allows users to
unlock handsets using facial recognition
software.
 New gallery layout, organized by location
and person.
 1080p video recording.
Android 4.0
(Ice-cream
Sandwich)

13. Android 4.1(Jelly Bean)
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 Based on the Linux kernel 3.0.31 the android
4.1(Jelly Bean) Brought out on 9th July 2012.
 Bluetooth Audio/Video Remote Control Profile
1.3 support.
 4K resolution support.
Android 4.1
( Jelly Bean)

14. Android 4.4(Kit Kat)
 Android 4.4 KitKat is Brought out on September
3, 2013.
 KitKat debuted on Google's Nexus 5 on October
31, 2013.
 Ability for applications to notification in the
navigation and status bars.
 Enabling a device to replace smart cards.
 Wi-Fi and mobile data activity (TX/RX) indicators
are moved to quick settings.
Android 4.4
(Kit kat)
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15. Android 5.0(Lollipop)
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 Android 5.0 (Lollipop) is brought out on
November 3, 2014.
 Support for 64-bit.
 Support for print previews.
 Refreshed lock screen.
 Audio input and output through USB devices.
 Available a Guest mode.
Android 5.0
(Lollipop)

16. Advantages
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 Android allows you to access mobile device functionality.
 Android doesn’t difference between the phone’s basic & third
party application even the dialer or home screen can be
replaced.
 Build and run Android applications including different tools.

17. Disadvantages
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 Making source code available to everyone indirectly
invites the attention of black hat hackers.
 Platform doesn’t run on an encrypted file system &
has vulnerable log-in.

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