Android Versions History

Step 1. How to install Guideme player and play live tour
Step 2. The Android Story
Step 3. Android 1.5 (Cupcake) - April 2009
Step 4. Android 1.6 (Donut)
Step 5. Android 2.0/2.1 (Eclair)
Step 6. Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Step 7. Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Step 8. Android 3 (Honeycomb)
Step 9. Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Step 10. Android 4.1 (Jellybean)
Step 11. Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Step 12. Android 5.0 (Lollipop)- November 2014
Step 13. Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)

1.How to install Guideme player and play live tour

From this tour you learn about android version history.To play tour at http://www.android.com/ web site install guideme player from guideme.io and click on player icon at bottom right of http://www.android.com/ web page.

2.The Android Story

Android is the operating system that powers more than one billion smartphones and tablets. Since these devices make our lives so sweet, each Android version is named after a dessert. Whether it's getting directions or even slicing virtual fruit, each Android release makes something new possible.

3.Android 1.5 (Cupcake) - April 2009

Cupcake was Android's second major release, but the first commercially available version, which featured a good amount of bug fixes, and plenty of good features. It was introduced together with Android's first touchscreen-only phone: the HTC Magic.

4.Android 1.6 (Donut)

Android 1.6 launched in Sept 2009, was also known as Donut, and contains several new updates including text-to-speech technology.Searches can be done by text and Voice, and this is not restricted to just the Web; you can also search your bookmark history, Contacts, Music, Dictionary and the Web with this method and from the same search box.

5.Android 2.0/2.1 (Eclair)

Eclair, Android 2.0 and its update 2.1, was released in Oct 2009, bringing in a revamped user interface (UI) and the introduction of Live Wallpapers (animated wallpapers at the homescreen).Android users were also treated to the virtual keyboard for a faster typing experience and if typing takes too long, then the speech-to-text technology is the best alternative. There�s also Bluetooth 2.1 support for faster file transfers.

6.Android 2.2 (Froyo)

Come May 2010, Android 2.2 or "Froyo" -Frozen Yogurt -blew the competition away in terms of OS speed thanks to the Java V8 engine and JIT compiler which launched apps faster than ever.Features like USB Tethering and Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot were added to this version and users can disable data access.

7.Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)

Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) came to light at the end of the year, a mere six months later after Froyo made headlines. Users are able to quickly switch between front and back camera in the modified camera app. Copy-paste can now be done word by word (press-hold to select) rather than by blocks of text.This version also has better battery management tools allowing users to see which app is zapping battery juice the most. Its last update v2.3.7 introduced Google Wallet which utilizes near field communication to store cards, redeem promotions and even make secure payments from your phone.

8.Android 3 (Honeycomb)

Taking a break from smartphones is the Android 3.0, Honeycomb update which was designed with tablets in mind. Everything is on the UI now with no need for physical buttons. The Back and Home keys get perpetual spots at the bottom of the screen. Widgets become more prominent as developers get more room to play with due to the larger screen size.In the main view, one can see two bars: at the top the Action bar, which gives access to individual apps and widgets, at the bottom, the System bar showing notifications and soft navigation buttons.

9.Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Android 4, first released on Oct 2011 and updated in March 2012, is also known as Ice Cream Sandwich, continuing the dessert-naming convention. It had then unmatched performance and speed, carrying many of the features that Honeycomb installed in tablets over to smartphones including being rid of physical buttons for navigation.The launcher is now customizable and users can add both apps and widgets into their homescreens or panels via drag-and-drop. Default keys docked at the bottom of the homescreen can also be customized and carry multiple folders which appear stacked together.

10.Android 4.1 (Jellybean)

June 2012, Jellybean is here. Smeared with butter - project butter that is. Project Butter made this latest update, faster, smoother and more responsive. How fast? Try zero lag when opening apps or switching home panels.Animations and transitions are also visibly enhanced with sync timing. Received a notification? Expand it with finger gestures to get the full info without launching the app, or return calls straight from the notification tray. Alternatively, users can opt for canned text replies in response to missed calls.

11.Android 4.4 (KitKat)

Google�s Android KitKat update was one of the most significant overhauls the search giant has made to its world-dominating OS in recent history. Launched at Google I/O 2013, Android KitKat was designed with ALL handsets in mind, not just flagship devices.Android KitKat adoption on handsets is growing pretty quickly too compared to previous iterations of the OS. According to the latest Google Developer figures, Android KitKat accounted for around 20% of ALL Android handsets that visited Google Play in August 2014. Jelly Bean remains the big dog, however, more than half of the market at 54.2%.

12.Android 5.0 (Lollipop)- November 2014

Android lollipop was introduced in November 2014.A sweet new take on Android. Get the smarts of Android on screens big and small - with the right information at the right moment.

13.Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)

It was introduced in May 28.Improving Do Not Disturb mode was an important feature of Android 6.0 and Google has tweaked it a little bit more with Android 6.0.1. Android Police explains that Android 6.0.1 brings back the ability to mute all your notifications until your next scheduled alarm goes off, which is a useful way to make sure you aren't being constantly interrupted even during times when you want to be left alone in peace. This feature was previously available on Android before Google mysteriously removed it with Android 6.0, although now it seems to be back by popular demand.

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