Android Fundamentals
Android History
Android is the operating system that powers more than one billion smartphones and tablets. Since these devices make it 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.
Android 1.6, Donut
The world's information is at your fingertips – search the web, get driving directions... or just watch cat videos.
Android 2.0, Eclair
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 2.2, Froyo
Voice Typing lets you input text, and Voice Actions let you control your phone, just by speaking.
Android 2.3, Gingerbread
New sensors make Android great for gaming - so you can touch, tap, tilt, and play away.
Android 3.0, Honeycomb
Optimized for tablets, this release opens up new horizons wherever you are.
Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich
Android comes of age with a new, refined design. Simple, beautiful and beyond smart.
Android 4.1, Jelly Bean
Android is fast and smooth with buttery graphics. With Google Now, you get just the right information at the right time.
And with more than 1 million apps on Google Play, and thousands of Android devices, you've got the freedom to do what you want on any device you choose.
Android 4.4, KitKat
Smart, simple, and truly yours. A more polished design, improved performance, and new features.
Android 5.0, Lollipop
A sweet new take on Android. Get the smarts of Android on screens big and small – with the right information at the right moment.
