The Android Journey | HackThatCORE

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The version history of the Android mobile operating system began with the public release of the Android beta in November 5, 2007. The first commercial version, Android 1.0, was released in September 2008. Android is continually developed by Google and the Open Handset Alliance, and it has seen a number of updates to its base operating system since the initial release.
Versions 1.0 and 1.1 were not released under specific code names. Android code names are confectionery-themed and have been in alphabetical order since 2009's Android 1.5 Cupcake, with the most recent major version being Android 8.1 Oreo, released in December 2017.

1st Android Device

The HTC Dream (G1)/ 23rd September 2008

Integration with Google Services
Web browser to show, zoom and pan full HTML and XHTML web pages, multiple pages show as windows
Android market app downloads and updates
Multi-tasking, instant messanging, WiFi and Bluetooth

Android 1.5 | Cupcake

Based on Linux Kernel 2.6.27/ 30th April 2009

Faster Camera start-up and image capture
Much faster acquisition of GPS location (powered by SUPL AGPS)
On-screen soft keyboard
Directly upload videos to YouTube and Picassa

Android 1.6 | Donut

Based on Linux Kernel 2.6.29/ 15 September 2009

Quick Search Box and Voice Search
Integrated Camera, Camcorder, Gallery and toggle between still and video capture modes
Battery usage indicator
CDMA Support
Multi-lingual text-to-speech function

Android 2.0 | Eclair

Based on Linux Kernel 2.6.29/ 26th October 2009

Multiple accounts for email and contact synchronization
Microsoft Exchange Support for syncing of e-mail
Bluetooth 2.1 support
New Browser User Interface and support for HTML5
New Calendar features

Android 2.2 | Froyo

Based on Linux Kernel 2.6.32 / 20 May 2010

New tips widget for Homescreen and Improved Exchange support
Hotspot Support
Multiple Keyboard Languages
Adobe Flash 10.1

Android 2.3 | Gingerbread

6th December 2010

UI refinements for simplicity and speed
New Keyboard for faster text input
One-touch word selection and copy/paste
Near Field Communication (NFC)
Internet Calling

Android 3.0 | Honeycomb

3.1 SDK / 10th May 2011

Specifically optimized for tablets and devices with larger screen sizes
Refined multi-tasking, rich notifications, homescreen customizations, widgets
Bluetooth tethering
Built-in Support for Media/Picture Transfer Protocol

Android 4.0 | Ice Cream Sandwich

Faster, smoother, more responsive
Refined, refreshed UI
New ways to engage users
External display support
Enhancement for International Languages
New built-in developer options

Android 4.3 | Jelly Bean

3.2 SDK / 18 July 2011

Simple, beautiful and beyond smart
OpenGL ES 3.0 for high-performance graphics
Enhanced Bluetooth connectivity
Support for restricted profiles
Optimized location and sensor capabilities
Support for international Users
New media capabilities and ways to analyze performance

Android 4.4 | KitKat

Printing framework
NFC Host Card Emulation for emulating smart cards
Web-Views based on Chromium (feature parity with Chrome for Android 3.0)
New framework for UI transitions
Storage access framework for retrieving content and documents from other sources
Sensor Batching, Step Detector and Counter APIs
Native infrared blaster API