What are the different versions of Android OS and the desserts associated with them? Let us go over a short history before we start unveiling the names for you
Google's Android division certainly has a sense of humor: It named all of its version code names after desserts (just as Intel names all of its CPUs after rivers). To celebrate a new version, a giant mock-up of the dessert that matches the codename is usually delivered to the Google Campus and put on display.
The dam finally broke in November 2007, when Google suddenly announced that they were indeed working on a phone (Google Phone). More than that, they were also working on a brand-new mobile operating system called Android, based on the Linux kernel, to be used by the Open Handset Alliance, a group of 65 different hardware makers, carriers, and other mobile-related companies.
HTC was the first phone maker to get a real consumer phone out, the T-Mobile G1 (also known as the HTC Dream outside of US), on October 2008.
An update of Android, version 1.1, was released in February 2009. However, the first significant version of Android OS that really showcased the power of the platform was V1.5, codenamed "Cupcake."
As Cupcake starts with letter "C", many have suspected that 1.0 had a codename starting with "A" and 1.1 had one starting with "B," but no actual codenames were ever assigned.
Android 1.5 started the naming trend when it was released in 2009, according to Ars Technica's great breakdown of the history of Android. Previous versions did not have a public code name, so the big news was the on-screen keyboard included in the update along with the Cupcake name. Despite the attention, Google did not provided an official explanation to the naming convention. "It's kind of like an internal team thing, and we prefer to be a little bit -- how should I say -- a bit inscrutable in the matter, I'll say," Randall Sarafa, a Google spokesperson, told CNN in 20011. Google also erects huge statues with each new Android version.
Android V1.6, codenamed "Donut," was released in September 2009. It fixed reboot errors in the OS, revamped photo and video features (i.e. camera interface), and featured better search integration. It also added support for larger screen sizes and is the first version to offer Google's turn-by-turn navigation feature.
A donut is a small ring-shaped friedcake. The ring is made of rich, light dough and deep-fried. Various sweet coatings can be added. Donuts are not to be mistaken for bagels, which are baked, much denser, and usually salty.
Google
cheated a bit by using the Eclair name for versions 2.0 and 2.1. The
Motorola Droid had the new version of Android when it was released in
October 2009. Almost every feature was streamlined or redesigned as
Verizon pushed the flagship Android phone from Motorola. Google Maps
Navigation was an important feature of version 2.0. Version 2.1, tied to
the release of Nexus One, didn't add much except for some animation
effects. The Nexus One was also at the heart of the emerging rift
between the tech behemoths. Google and Apple had a very close working
relationship prior to Android version 2.1 and the Nexus One, but that
ended after the phone's release in January 2010, Ars Technica said.
Ice Cream Sandwich was Google's attempt to synthesize Honeycomb, it's tablet-only platform, with its mobile platform. Released in October 2011, it featured a new design and default font, as well as the ability to monitor and limit mobile data usage and other upgrades. Many devices were slow to adopt Ice Cream Sandwich. Three months after Ice Cream Sandwich, only one phone (Samsung Galaxy Nexus) had been released to run it.
In real life, an ice cream sandwich is a layer of ice cream, usually vanilla, sandwiched between two cookies, usually chocolate. They are often rectangular in shape.
Android 6: Marshmallow is already out for the Nexus devices and is believed to be coming soon to all flagship devices before end of the year, and to other devices by mid 2016.
Marshmallow introduced several changes that can have significant impact. App permission model is now opt-in (grant specific permission as requested) rather than opt-out (all is permitted, then use App Ops to run off individual permissions). Doze mode allows the device to go into hibernation when idle, cutting power consumption to virtually nil. Fingerprint sensor support is now baked into the OS rather the vendor support, and USB C is now fully supported. Finally, Marshmallow allows one to format a microSD card and adopt it as if it's internal storage and share the same internal security level.
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Google's Android division certainly has a sense of humor: It named all of its version code names after desserts (just as Intel names all of its CPUs after rivers). To celebrate a new version, a giant mock-up of the dessert that matches the codename is usually delivered to the Google Campus and put on display.
ANDROID VERSION NAMES
1.Android 1.0 and 1.1: Unnamed
There appears to be no codename assigned to versions 1.0 and 1.1 of Android OS.
Google bought a company called Android back in July 2005. Android was headed by several mobile big shots, including the former head of a big carrier, ex-owner of a phone maker, and more. After their buyout, Android went into stealth mode, and rumors spread that Google was working on a mobile phone.The dam finally broke in November 2007, when Google suddenly announced that they were indeed working on a phone (Google Phone). More than that, they were also working on a brand-new mobile operating system called Android, based on the Linux kernel, to be used by the Open Handset Alliance, a group of 65 different hardware makers, carriers, and other mobile-related companies.
HTC was the first phone maker to get a real consumer phone out, the T-Mobile G1 (also known as the HTC Dream outside of US), on October 2008.
An update of Android, version 1.1, was released in February 2009. However, the first significant version of Android OS that really showcased the power of the platform was V1.5, codenamed "Cupcake."
As Cupcake starts with letter "C", many have suspected that 1.0 had a codename starting with "A" and 1.1 had one starting with "B," but no actual codenames were ever assigned.
2.Android 1.5: Cupcake
3. Android 1.6: Donut
A donut is a small ring-shaped friedcake. The ring is made of rich, light dough and deep-fried. Various sweet coatings can be added. Donuts are not to be mistaken for bagels, which are baked, much denser, and usually salty.
3. Android 2.0 and 2.1: Eclair
4. Android 2.2: Froyo
Android
2.2 mainly improved speed by adopting the Javascript "just-in-time"
compiler engine from Google's browser, Chrome. It also improved browser
support by adding animated GIF support and Flash 10.1 plug-in support,
along with USB tethering and Wi-Fi Hotspot capability (for those with
supporting hardware).
Froyo
is short for "frozen yogurt." It is a frozen dessert made from yogurt,
so it is slightly more sour than soft serve, but also lower in fat.
5. Android 2.3, 2.4: Gingerbread
Android
version 2.3 pushed the OS closer to what users see in 2015. New
buttons, redesigned menus and icons made Android look just a little less
ugly. gingerbread was officially released in December 2010.
On
December 6th, 2010, Google officially announced the first phone with
Android OS 2.3 Gingerbread. The phone was the Nexus S, which Google
co-developed with Samsung. The phone was originally only available for
T-Mobile, but was later made for Sprint and AT&T as well.
Gingerbread
supports SIP internet calling, NFC wireless transaction capability (if
hardware is present), more than one camera, and gyroscopes and other
sensors (barometers, gravimeters, and others are possible). It also
features a download manager, some tweaks to allow usage on Tablets, and
other system level tweaks for programmers.
As
a dessert, gingerbread is basically a ginger-flavored cookie. It is
often made to celebrate end-of-year holidays in the US. The cookies are
cut into festive shapes—often the shape of a man—and decorated with
icing and candy.
6. Android 3.0, 3.1, and 3.2: Honeycomb
Version
3.0 saw the addition of Matias Duarte, Hewlett-Packard's lead designer,
to spearhead the Android design experience, Ars Technica said. As the
director of Android user experience, Duarte was in charge of Honeycomb.
The Android version, released in February 2011, was tablet-only but
served as a sneak peek into the future of the OS.
7. Android 4.0: Ice Cream Sandwich
Ice Cream Sandwich was Google's attempt to synthesize Honeycomb, it's tablet-only platform, with its mobile platform. Released in October 2011, it featured a new design and default font, as well as the ability to monitor and limit mobile data usage and other upgrades. Many devices were slow to adopt Ice Cream Sandwich. Three months after Ice Cream Sandwich, only one phone (Samsung Galaxy Nexus) had been released to run it.
In real life, an ice cream sandwich is a layer of ice cream, usually vanilla, sandwiched between two cookies, usually chocolate. They are often rectangular in shape.
8. Android 4.1: Jelly Bean
Jelly
Bean came out in 2012. Biggest changes included "Google Now," an AI
assistant that anticipates your needs and better, more interactive
notifications. Jelly Bean also allows "voice typing," a built-in
speech-to-text engine that does not rely on Internet or data.
9. Android 4.4: KitKat
Google
announced that Android 4.4 would be named KitKat on September 3, 2013.
KitKat's parent company, Nestlé, was fully on board with the naming of
operating system and launched an advertising campaign during KitKat's
release. As part of the campaign, specially marked packages of Kitkat
with Andy the Green Android on the package each contained a sweepstakes
code that could win a new Nexus 7 Android tablet or Google Play store
credit.
KitKat
took the Google Now feature and took it a step further with "Ok
Google." Ok Google allows people to access Google Now without even
touching their phones—just verbally saying the phrase opens up the
artificial intelligence assistant. KitKat also introduced Emoji to
Google's keyboard.
10. Android 5.X: Lollipop
Android
5 is called Lollipop, and it featured a brand new runtime called ART
that no longer relies on the older DALVIK runtime (which is somewhat
based on Sun/Oracle specs). Lollipop also contains other UI improvements
and has an excellent battery life on some devices.
11. Android 6.X: Marshmallow
Android 6: Marshmallow is already out for the Nexus devices and is believed to be coming soon to all flagship devices before end of the year, and to other devices by mid 2016.
Marshmallow introduced several changes that can have significant impact. App permission model is now opt-in (grant specific permission as requested) rather than opt-out (all is permitted, then use App Ops to run off individual permissions). Doze mode allows the device to go into hibernation when idle, cutting power consumption to virtually nil. Fingerprint sensor support is now baked into the OS rather the vendor support, and USB C is now fully supported. Finally, Marshmallow allows one to format a microSD card and adopt it as if it's internal storage and share the same internal security level.
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