History of Android
The history and versions of android are interesting to know. The code names of android ranges from A to J currently, such as Aestro, Blender, Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwitch, Jelly Bean, KitKat and Lollipop. Let's understand the android history in a sequence.
· Initially, Andy Rubin founded Android Incorporation in Palo Alto, California, United States in October, 2003.
· In 17th August 2005, Google acquired android Incorporation. Since then, it is in the subsidiary of Google Incorporation.
· The key employees of Android Incorporation are Andy Rubin, Rich Miner, Chris White and Nick Sears.
· Originally intended for camera but shifted to smart phones later because of low market for camera only.
· Android is the nick name of Andy Rubin given by coworkers because of his love to robots.
· In 2007, Google announces the development of android OS.
· In 2008, HTC launched the first android mobile.
Android Versions, Codename and API
Let's see the android versions, codenames and API Level provided by Google.
|
Version |
Code name |
API Level |
|
1.5 |
Cupcake |
3 |
|
1.6 |
Donut |
4 |
|
2.1 |
Eclair |
7 |
|
2.2 |
Froyo |
8 |
|
2.3 |
Gingerbread |
9 and 10 |
|
3.1 and 3.3 |
Honeycomb |
12 and 13 |
|
4.0 |
Ice Cream Sandwitch |
15 |
|
4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 |
Jelly Bean |
16, 17 and 18 |
|
4.4 |
KitKat |
19 |
|
5.0 |
Lollipop |
21 |
|
6.0 – 6.0.1 |
Marshmallow |
23 |
|
7.0 – 7.1.2 |
Nougat |
24 - 25 |
|
8.0 – 8.1 |
Oreo |
26 - 27 |