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5/2/2014 Android version history - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Android version history From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The version history of the Android mobile operating system began with the release of the Android beta in November 2007. The first commercial version, Android 1.0, was released in September 2008. Android is under ongoing development by Google and the Open Handset Alliance (OHA), and has seen a number of updates to its base operating system since its initial release. Since April 2009, Android versions have been developed under a confectionery-themed code name and released in alphabetical order: Cupcake (1.5), Donut (1.6), Eclair (2.0– 2.1), Froyo (2.2–2.2.3), Gingerbread (2.3–2.3.7), Honeycomb (3.0–3.2.6), Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0–4.0.4), Jelly Bean (4.1–4.3), and KitKat (4.4–4.4.2). On 3 September 2013, Google announced that 1 billion activated devices now use the Android OS worldwide.[1] The most recent major Android update was KitKat 4.4, which was released to commercial devices on 22 November 2013, via an OTA update.[2][3] Contents Global Android version distribution since December 2009. As of April 2014, Android 4.x Jelly Bean is the most widely used Android version, operating on around 62% of Android devices worldwide. 1 Pre-commercial release versions (2007–2008) 1.1 Android Apple Pie 1.2 Android Banana Bread 2 Version history by API level 2.1 Android 1.0 Apple Pie (API level 1) 2.2 Android 1.1 Banana Bread(API level 2) 2.3 Android 1.5 Cupcake (API level 3) 2.4 Android 1.6 Donut (API level 4) 2.5 Android 2.0 Eclair (API level 5) 2.6 Android 2.0.1 Eclair (API level 6) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history 1/35 5/2/2014 Android version history - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 2.7 Android 2.1 Eclair (API level 7) 2.8 Android 2.2–2.2.3 Froyo (API level 8) 2.9 Android 2.3–2.3.2 Gingerbread (API level 9) 2.10 Android 2.3.3–2.3.7 Gingerbread (API level 10) 2.11 Android 3.0 Honeycomb (API level 11) 2.12 Android 3.1 Honeycomb (API level 12) 2.13 Android 3.2 Honeycomb (API level 13) 2.14 Android 4.0–4.0.2 Ice Cream Sandwich (API level 14) 2.15 Android 4.0.3–4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich (API level 15) 2.16 Android 4.1 Jelly Bean (API level 16) 2.17 Android 4.2 Jelly Bean (API level 17) 2.18 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean (API level 18) 2.19 Android 4.4 KitKat (API level 19) 3 Hardware requirements 4 See also 5 References 6 External links Pre-commercial release versions (2007–2008) Android Apple Pie There were at least two internal releases inside Google and the OHA before the Android beta was released in November 2007. For the milestones in internal releases, names of fictional robots were chosen, with various releases code-named "Astro Boy", "Bender" and "R2-D2".[4][5][6] Dan Morrill created some of the first mascot logos, but the current green Android logo was designed by Irina Blok.[7] The project manager, Ryan Gibson, conceived of the confections naming scheme that has been used for the majority of the public releases, starting with Android 1.5. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history 2/35 5/2/2014 Android version history - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Android Banana Bread The Android beta was released on 5 November 2007,[8][9] while the software development kit (SDK) was released on 12 November 2007.[10] The November 5 date is popularly celebrated as Android's "birthday".[11] Public beta versions of the SDK were released in the following order: 16 November 2007: m3-rc22a[12] 14 December 2007: m3-rc37a[13] 13 February 2008: m5-rc14[14] 3 March 2008: m5-rc15[15] 18 August 2008: 0.9[16] 23 September 2008: 1.0-r1[17] Version history by API level The following tables show the release dates and key features of all Android OS updates to date, listed chronologically by their official application programming interface (API) levels. Android 1.0 Apple Pie (API level 1) Android 1.0, the first commercial version of the software, was released on 23 September 2008. [18] The first commercially available Android device was the HTC Dream. [19] Android 1.0 incorporated the following features: Version Release date 1.0 23 September 2008 Features Image(s) Android Market application download and updates through the Market application Web browser to show, zoom and pan full HTML and XHTML web pages – multiple pages show as windows ("cards")[20][21] Camera support – however, this version lacked the option to change the camera's resolution, white balance, quality, etc. [22] Folders allowing the grouping of a number of application icons into a single folder icon on the Home screen[23] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history 3/35 5/2/2014 Android version history - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Access to web email servers, supporting POP3, IMAP4, and SMTP[21] Gmail synchronization with the Gmail application Google Contacts synchronization with the People application Google Calendar synchronization with the Calendar application Google Maps with Street View to view maps and satellite imagery, as well as find local business and obtain driving directions using GPS[22] Google Sync, allowing management of over-the-air synchronization of Gmail, People, and Calendar Google Search, allowing users to search the Internet and phone applications, contacts, calendar, etc. Google Talk instant messaging Instant messaging, text messaging, and MMS Media Player, enabling management, importing, and playback of media files – however, this version lacked video and stereo Bluetooth support[21][22] Notifications appear in the Status bar, with options to set ringtone, LED or vibration alerts [20][21][24] Voice Dialer allows dialing and placing of phone calls without typing a name or number[21] Wallpaper allows the user to set the background image or photo behind the Home screen icons and widgets YouTube video player[25] Other applications include: Alarm Clock, Calculator, Dialer (Phone), Home screen (Launcher), Pictures (Gallery), and Settings Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history 4/35 5/2/2014 Android version history - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Android 1.1 Banana Bread(API level 2) On 9 February 2009, the Android 1.1 update was released, initially for the HTC Dream only. Android 1.1 was known as "Petit Four" internally, though this name was not used officially. [26] The update resolved bugs, changed the Android API and added a number of features:[27] Version Release date 1.1 9 February 2009 Features Image(s) Details and reviews available when a user searches for businesses on Maps Longer in-call screen timeout default when using the speakerphone, plus ability to show/hide dialpad Ability to save attachments in messages Support added for marquee in system layouts http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history 5/35 5/2/2014 Android version history - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Android 1.5 Cupcake (API level 3) On 27 April 2009, the Android 1.5 update was released, based on Linux kernel 2.6.27. [28][29] This was the first release to officially use a codename based on a dessert item ("Cupcake"), a theme which would be used for all releases henceforth. The update included several new features and UI amendments:[30] Version Release date 1.5 Features Image(s) 30 April 2009 Support for third-party virtual keyboards with text prediction and user dictionary for custom words Support for Widgets – miniature application views that can be embedded in other applications (such as the Home screen) and receive periodic updates [31] Video recording and playback in MPEG-4 and 3GP formats Auto-pairing and stereo support for Bluetooth (A2DP and AVRCP profiles) Copy and paste features in web browser User pictures shown for Favorites in Contacts Specific date/time stamp shown for events in call log, and one-touch access to a contact card from call log event Animated screen transitions Auto-rotation option New stock boot animation Ability to upload videos to YouTube Ability to upload photos to Picasa http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history 6/35 5/2/2014 Android version history - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Android 1.6 Donut (API level 4) On 15 September 2009, the Android 1.6 SDK – dubbed Donut – was released, based on Linux kernel 2.6.29. [32][33][34] Included in the update were numerous new features:[32] Version Release date 1.6 15 September 2009 Features Image(s) Voice and text entry search enhanced to include bookmark history, contacts, and the web Ability for developers to include their content in search results Multi-lingual speech synthesis engine to allow any Android application to "speak" a string of text Easier searching and ability to view app screenshots in Android Market Gallery, camera and camcorder more fully integrated, with faster camera access Ability for users to select multiple photos for deletion Updated technology support for CDMA/EVDO, 802.1x, VPNs, and a text-to-speech engine Support for WVGA screen resolutions Speed improvements in searching and camera applications Expanded Gesture framework and new GestureBuilder development tool http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history 7/35 5/2/2014 Android version history - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Android 2.0 Eclair (API level 5) On 26 October 2009, the Android 2.0 SDK – codenamed Eclair – was released, based on Linux kernel 2.6.29. [35] Changes included:[36] Version Release date 2.0 26 October 2009 Features Image(s) Expanded Account sync, allowing users to add multiple accounts to a device for synchronization of email and contacts Microsoft Exchange email support, with combined inbox to browse email from multiple accounts in one page Bluetooth 2.1 support Ability to tap a Contacts photo and select to call, SMS, or email the person Ability to search all saved SMS and MMS messages, with delete oldest messages in a conversation automatically deleted when a defined limit is reached Numerous new camera features, including flash support, digital zoom, scene mode, white balance, color effect and macro focus Improved typing speed on virtual keyboard, with smarter dictionary that learns from word usage and includes contact names as suggestions Refreshed browser UI with bookmark thumbnails, double-tap zoom and support for HTML5 Calendar agenda view enhanced, showing attending status for each invitee, and ability to invite new guests to events Optimized hardware speed and revamped UI Support for more screen sizes and resolutions, with better contrast ratio Improved Google Maps 3.1.2 MotionEvent class enhanced to track multi-touch events [37] Addition of live wallpapers, allowing the animation of home-screen background images to show movement http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history 8/35 5/2/2014 Android version history - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Android 2.0.1 Eclair (API level 6) Version Release date 2.0.1 3 December 2009[38] Features Image(s) Minor API changes, bug fixes and framework behavioral changes Android 2.1 Eclair (API level 7) Version Release date 2.1 12 January 2010[39] Features Image(s) Minor amendments to the API and bug fixes Android 2.2–2.2.3 Froyo (API level 8) On 20 May 2010, the SDK for Android 2.2 (Froyo, short for frozen yogurt) was released, based on Linux kernel 2.6.32. [40] Version Release date 2.2 Features Image(s) 20 May 2010 Speed, memory, and performance optimizations [41] Additional application speed improvements, implemented through JIT compilation[42] Integration of Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine into the Browser application Support for the Android Cloud to Device Messaging (C2DM) service, enabling push notifications Improved Microsoft Exchange support, including security policies, auto-discovery, GAL look-up, calendar synchronization and remote wipe Improved application launcher with shortcuts to Phone and Browser applications USB tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot functionality[43] Option to disable data access over mobile network Updated Market application with batch and automatic update features [41] Quick switching between multiple keyboard languages and their dictionaries Support for Bluetooth-enabled car and desk docks Support for numeric and alphanumeric passwords http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history 9/35 5/2/2014 Android version history - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Support for file upload fields in the Browser application[44] The browser now shows all frames of animated GIFs instead of just the first frame only Support for installing applications to the expandable memory Adobe Flash support[45] Support for high-PPI displays (up to 320 ppi), such as 4" 720p screens [46] Gallery allows users to view picture stacks using a zoom gesture 2.2.1 18 January 2011 Bug fixes, security updates and performance improvements 2.2.2 22 January 2011 Minor bug fixes, including SMS routing issues that affected the Nexus One[47] 2.2.3 21 November 2011[48] Two security patches Android 2.3–2.3.2 Gingerbread (API level 9) On 6 December 2010, the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) SDK was released, based on Linux kernel 2.6.35. [49][50] Changes included:[49] Version Release date 2.3 6 December 2010[50] Features Image(s) Updated user interface design with increased simplicity and speed Support for extra-large screen sizes and resolutions (WXGA and higher)[46] Native support for SIP VoIP internet telephony Faster, more intuitive text input in virtual keyboard, with improved accuracy, better suggested text and voice input mode Enhanced copy/paste functionality, allowing users to select a word by press-hold, copy, and paste Support for Near Field Communication (NFC), allowing the user to read an NFC tag embedded in a poster, sticker, or advertisement http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history 10/35 5/2/2014 Android version history - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia New audio effects such as reverb, equalization, headphone virtualization, and bass boost New Download Manager, giving users easy access to any file downloaded from the browser, email, or another application Support for multiple cameras on the device, including a front-facing camera, if available Support for WebM/VP8 video playback, and AAC audio encoding Improved power management with a more active role in managing applications that are keeping the device awake for too long Enhanced support for native code development Switched from YAFFS to ext4 on newer devices [51][52] Audio, graphical, and input enhancements for game developers Concurrent garbage collection for increased performance Native support for more sensors (such as gyroscopes and barometers) Android 2.3 on the Android SDK Emulator 2.3.1 December 2010 2.3.2 January 2011 Improvements and bug fixes for the Google Nexus S http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history 11/35 5/2/2014 Android version history - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Android 2.3.3–2.3.7 Gingerbread (API level 10) Version Release date 2.3.3 9 February 2011 Features Image(s) Several improvements and API fixes [53] Support for voice or video chat using Google Talk[55] 2.3.4 28 April 2011[54] Open Accessory Library support. Open Accessory was introduced in 3.1 (Honeycomb) but the Open Accessory Library grants 2.3.4 added support when connecting to a USB peripheral with compatible software and a compatible application on the device[56] Switched the default encryption for SSL from AES256-SHA to RC4-MD5. [57][58] Improved network performance for the Nexus S 4G, among other fixes and improvements Fixed Bluetooth bug on Samsung Galaxy S 2.3.5 25 July 2011[59] Improved Gmail application Shadow animations for list scrolling Camera software enhancements Improved battery efficiency Fixed a voice search bug 2.3.6 2.3.7 2 September 2011 (The 2.3.6 update had the side-effect of impairing the Wi-Fi hotspot functionality of many Canadian Nexus S 21 September 2011 Google Wallet support for the Nexus S 4G phones. Google acknowledged this problem and fixed it in late September.)[60][61] Android 3.0 Honeycomb (API level 11) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history 12/35 5/2/2014 Android version history - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia On 22 February 2011, the Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) SDK – the first tablet-only Android update – was released, based on Linux kernel 2.6.36. [62][63][64][65] The first device featuring this version, the Motorola Xoom tablet, was released on 24 February 2011. [66] The update's features included:[62] Version Release date 3.0 22 February 2011 Features Image(s) Optimized tablet support with a new “holographic” user interface Added System Bar, featuring quick access to notifications, status, and soft navigation buttons, available at the bottom of the screen Added Action Bar, giving access to contextual options, navigation, widgets, or other types of content at the top of the screen Simplified multitasking – tapping Recent Applications in the System Bar allows users to see snapshots of the tasks underway and quickly jump from one application to another Redesigned keyboard, making typing fast, efficient and accurate on larger screen Android 3.0 on the Motorola Xoom tablet sizes Simplified, more intuitive copy/paste interface Multiple browser tabs replacing browser windows, plus form auto-fill and a new “incognito” mode allowing anonymous browsing Quick access to camera exposure, focus, flash, zoom, front-facing camera, timelapse, and other camera features Ability to view albums and other collections in full-screen mode in Gallery, with easy access to thumbnails for other photos New two-pane Contacts UI and Fast Scroll to let users easily organize and locate contacts New two-pane Email UI to make viewing and organizing messages more efficient, allowing users to select one or more messages Hardware acceleration Support for multi-core processors Ability to encrypt all user data HTTPS stack improved with Server Name Indication (SNI) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history 13/35 5/2/2014 Android version history - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Filesystem in Userspace (FUSE; kernel module) Applications' write access to secondary storage (memory cards on devices with internal primary storage) is disabled outside of designated, app-specific directories, while full access to internal primary storage is still allowed through a separate application-level permission. [67][68] Android 3.1 Honeycomb (API level 12) Version Release date 3.1 10 May 2011[69] Features Image(s) UI refinements Connectivity for USB accessories Expanded Recent Applications list Resizable Home screen widgets Support for external keyboards and pointing devices Support for joysticks and gamepads Support for FLAC audio playback[70][71] High-performance Wi-Fi lock, maintaining high-performance Wi-Fi connections when device screen is off Support for HTTP proxy for each connected Wi-Fi access point Android 3.2 Honeycomb (API level 13) Most first- and second-generation Google TV-enabled devices utilize Honeycomb 3.2. [72] Version Release date 3.2 15 July 2011[73] Features Image(s) Improved hardware support, including optimizations for a wider range of tablets Increased ability of applications to access files on the SD card, e.g. for synchronization Compatibility display mode for applications that have not been optimized for tablet screen resolutions New display support functions, giving developers more control over display appearance on different Android http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history 14/35 5/2/2014 Android version history - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia devices [74] Bug fixes and minor security, stability and Wi-Fi improvements 3.2.1 20 September 2011 Update to Android Market with automatic updates and easier-to-read Terms and Conditions text Update to Google Books Improved Adobe Flash support in browser Improved Chinese handwriting prediction 3.2.2 30 August 2011 3.2.3 Bug fixes and other minor improvements for the Motorola Xoom 4G Bug fixes and other minor improvements for the Motorola Xoom and Motorola Xoom 4G 3.2.4 December 2011 "Pay as You Go" support for 3G and 4G tablets 3.2.5 January 2012 Bug fixes and other minor improvements for the Motorola Xoom and Motorola Xoom 4G 3.2.6 February 2012 Fixed data connectivity issues when coming out of airplane mode on the US 4G Motorola Xoom Android 4.0–4.0.2 Ice Cream Sandwich (API level 14) The SDK for Android 4.0.1 (Ice Cream Sandwich), based on Linux kernel 3.0.1, [75] was publicly released on 19 October 2011. [76] Google's Gabe Cohen stated that Android 4.0 was "theoretically compatible" with any Android 2.3.x device in production at that time. [77] The source code for Android 4.0 became available on 14 November 2011. [78] Ice Cream Sandwich was the last version to officially support Adobe Systems' Flash player. [79] The update introduced numerous new features:[80][81][82] Version Release date 4.0 19 October 2011 Features Image(s) Major refinements to the "Holo" interface with new Roboto font family http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history 15/35 5/2/2014 Android version history - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Soft buttons from Android 3.x are now available for use on phones Separation of widgets in a new tab, listed in a similar manner to applications Easier-to-create folders, with a drag-and-drop style Improved visual voicemail with the ability to speed up or slow down voicemail messages Pinch-to-zoom functionality in the calendar Integrated screenshot capture (accomplished by holding down the Power and Volume-Down buttons) Improved error correction on the keyboard Ability to access applications directly from lock screen Improved copy and paste functionality Better voice integration and continuous, real-time speech to text dictation Face Unlock, a feature that allows users to unlock handsets using facial recognition software Automatic syncing of browser with users' Chrome bookmarks Data Usage section in settings that lets users set warnings when they approach a certain usage limit, and disable data use when the limit is exceeded Ability to shut down applications that are using data in the background Improved camera application with zero shutter lag, time lapse settings, panorama mode, and the ability to Android 4.0 on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus zoom while recording Built-in photo editor New gallery layout, organized by location and person Refreshed "People" application with social network integration, status updates and hi-res images Android Beam, a near-field communication feature allowing the rapid short-range exchange of web bookmarks, contact info, directions, YouTube videos and other data Support for the WebP image format[70] Hardware acceleration of the UI[83] Wi-Fi Direct[84] 1080p video recording for stock Android devices Android VPN Framework (AVF), and TUN (but not TAP) kernel module. Prior to 4.0, VPN software required rooted Android. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history 16/35 5/2/2014 4.0.1 Android version history - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 21 October 2011 Fixed minor bugs for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. Fixed minor bugs on the Verizon Galaxy Nexus, the US launch of which was later delayed until 4.0.2 28 November 2011 December 2011 (For Canadian consumers, 4.0.2 reportedly created a bug on the Galaxy Nexus that crashed the application market when users attempted to view details of any Android application. It also inadvertently reduced the NFC capabilities of the Nexus phone.)[85][86] Android 4.0.3–4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich (API level 15) Version Release date 4.0.3 16 December 2011[87] Features Image(s) Numerous bug fixes and optimizations Improvements to graphics, databases, spell-checking and Bluetooth functionality New APIs for developers, including a social stream API in the Contacts provider Calendar provider enhancements New camera applications enhancing video stabilization and QVGA resolution Accessibility refinements such as improved content access for screen readers [88] Stability improvements 4.0.4 29 March Better camera performance 2012[89] Smoother screen rotation Improved phone number recognition[90] Android 4.1 Jelly Bean (API level 16) Google announced Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) at the Google I/O conference on 27 June 2012. Based on Linux kernel 3.0.31, Jelly Bean was an incremental http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history 17/35 5/2/2014 Android version history - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia update with the primary aim of improving the functionality and performance of the user interface. The performance improvement involved "Project Butter", which uses touch anticipation, triple buffering, extended vsync timing and a fixed frame rate of 60 fps to create a fluid and "buttery-smooth" UI. [91] Android 4.1 Jelly Bean was released to the Android Open Source Project on 9 July 2012, [92] and the Nexus 7 tablet, the first device to run Jelly Bean, was released on 13 July 2012. [93] Version Release date 4.1 Features Image(s) 9 July 2012 Smoother user interface: Vsync timing across all drawing and animation done by the Android framework, including application rendering, touch events, screen composition and display refresh Triple buffering in the graphics pipeline Enhanced accessibility Bi-directional text and other language support User-installable keyboard maps Expandable notifications Ability to turn off notifications on an application-specific basis Shortcuts and widgets can automatically be re-arranged or re-sized to allow new items to fit on home screens Bluetooth data transfer for Android Beam Offline voice dictation Tablets with smaller screens now use an expanded version of the interface layout and home screen used by phones. [94] Improved voice search Improved camera application Multichannel audio[91] USB audio (for external sound DACs)[91] Audio chaining (also known as gapless playback)[91][95][96] Ability for other launchers to add widgets from the application drawer without requiring root access 4.1.1 23 July 2012 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history 18/35 5/2/2014 Android version history - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Fixed a bug on the Nexus 7 regarding the inability to change screen orientation in any application 4.1.2 9 October 2012[97] Lock/home screen rotation support for the Nexus 7[98] One-finger gestures to expand/collapse notifications [99] Bug fixes and performance enhancements Android 4.2 Jelly Bean (API level 17) Google was expected to announce Jelly Bean 4.2 at an event in New York City on 29 October 2012, but the event was cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy. [100] Instead of rescheduling the live event, Google announced the new version with a press release, under the slogan "A new flavor of Jelly Bean". Jelly Bean 4.2 was based on Linux kernel 3.4.0, and debuted on Google's Nexus 4 and Nexus 10, which were released on 13 November 2012. [101][102] Version Release date 4.2 13 November 2012[103] Features Image(s) Lock screen improvements, including widget support and the ability to swipe directly to camera[104] Notification power controls ("Quick Settings") "Daydream" screensavers, showing information when idle or docked Multiple user accounts (tablets only) Support for wireless display (Miracast) Accessibility improvements: triple-tap to magnify the entire screen, pan and zoom with two fingers. Speech output and Gesture Mode navigation for blind users New clock application with built-in world clock, stop watch and timer All devices now use the same interface layout, previously adapted from phones on 4.1 for smaller tablets (with centered software buttons, the system bar at the top of the screen, and a home screen with a dock and centered application menu), regardless of screen size Increased number of extended notifications and Actionable Notifications for more applications, allowing users to respond to certain notifications within the notification bar and without launching the application Android 4.2 on the Nexus 4 directly SELinux http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history 19/35 5/2/2014 Android version history - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Always-on VPN Premium SMS confirmation[105] Group Messaging 4.2.1 27 November 2012[106] Fixed a bug in the People application where December was not displayed on the date selector when adding an event to a contact[107] Added Bluetooth gamepads and joysticks as supported HID (Human interface device) Fixed Bluetooth audio streaming bugs [109] Long-pressing the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth icons in Quick Settings now toggles the on/off state New download notifications, which now shows the percentage and estimated time remaining for active 4.2.2 11 February application downloads 2013[108] New sounds for wireless charging and low battery New Gallery application animation allows faster loading USB debug whitelist Bug fixes and performance enhancements Android 4.3 Jelly Bean (API level 18) Google released Jelly Bean 4.3 under the slogan "An even sweeter Jelly Bean" on 24 July 2013 during an event in San Francisco called "Breakfast with Sundar Pichai". Most Nexus devices received the update within a week, although the 2nd generation Nexus 7 tablet was the first device to officially ship with it. [3] A minor bugfixing update was released on 22 August 2013. [110] Version Release date 4.3 24 July 2013[111] Features Image(s) Bluetooth low energy support. [112] Bluetooth Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 1.3 support OpenGL ES 3.0 support, allowing for improved game graphics [112] Restricted access mode for new user profiles [112] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history 20/35 5/2/2014 Android version history - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Filesystem write performance improvement by running fstrim command while device is idle[113] Dial pad auto-complete in the Phone application[112] Improvements to Photo Sphere[114] Reworked camera UI, previously introduced on Google Play edition phones [115] Addition of "App Ops", a fine-grained application permissions control system (hidden by default)[116] 4K resolution support[117] Many security enhancements, performance enhancements, and bug fixes [118] System-level support for geofencing and Wi-Fi scanning APIs Background Wi-Fi location still runs even when Wi-Fi is turned off Developer logging and analyzing enhancements Added support for five more languages Improved digital rights management (DRM) APIs Right-to-left (RTL) languages now supported[112] Android 4.3 on the Nexus 7 (2013 version). Clock in the status bar disappears if clock is selected as lockscreen widget 4.3.1 3 October 2013[119] Bug fixes and small tweaks for the Nexus 7 LTE[120] Android 4.4 KitKat (API level 19) Google announced Android 4.4 KitKat on 3 September 2013. [121] The release had long been expected by technology bloggers to be numbered 5.0 and called "Key Lime Pie". [122] KitKat debuted on Google's Nexus 5 on 31 October 2013, and has been optimised to run on a greater range of devices than earlier Android versions, having 512 MB of RAM as a recommended minimum; those improvements were known as "Project Svelte" internally at Google. [123] The required minimum amount of RAM available to Android is 340 MB, and all devices with less than 512 MB of RAM must report themselves as "low RAM" devices. [124] Version Release date 4.4 31 October 2013[125][126] Features Image(s) Refreshed interface with white elements instead of blue http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history 21/35 5/2/2014 Android version history - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Clock no longer shows bold hours, all digits are thin. The H, M, and S markings for the stopwatch and timer have been removed, leaving just the numbers. Ability for applications to trigger translucency in the navigation and status bars [127] Ability for applications to use "immersive mode" to keep the navigation and status bars hidden while maintaining user interaction[128] Action overflow menu buttons are always visible, even on devices with a "Menu" key, which was officially deprecated by Android 4.0. [129] Optimizations for performance on devices with lower specifications, including zRAM support and "low RAM" device API[123] Wireless printing capability[123] NFC host card emulation, enabling a device to replace smart cards [123] WebViews now based on Chromium engine (feature parity with Chrome for Android 30) Expanded functionality for notification listener services [123] Public API for developing and managing text messaging clients [130] New framework for UI transitions Android 4.4 Storage Access Framework, an API allowing apps to retrieve files in a consistent manner. As part of the framework, a new system file picker allows users to access files from various sources (including those exposed by apps, such as online storage services). [67] Sensor batching, step detector and counter APIs [123] Settings application now makes it possible to select default text messaging and home (launcher) application Audio tunneling, audio monitoring and loudness enhancer[131] Built-in screen recording feature (primarily for developers, as usage of ADB is required)[132] Native infrared blaster API Expanded accessibility APIs and system-level closed captioning settings New experimental runtime virtual machine, ART (not enabled by default)[133] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history 22/35 5/2/2014 Android version history - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Bluetooth Message Access Profile (MAP) support[134] Disabled access to battery statistics by third-party applications [135] Settings application no longer uses a multi-pane layout on devices with larger screens Wi-Fi and mobile data activity (TX/RX) indicators are moved to quick settings [136] Improvements to auto focus, white balance and HDR+ for the Nexus 5 camera[138][139] 4.4.1 5 December 2013[137] Better application compatibility for the experimental Android Runtime (ART) Camera application now loads Google+ Photos instead of Gallery when swiping away from the camera view Miscellaneous improvements and bug fixes 4.4.2 9 December Further security enhancements and bug fixes 2013[140] Removal of the "App Ops" application permissions control system, introduced in Android 4.3[141] Hardware requirements See also: Android: Hardware The main hardware platform for Android is the 32-bit ARMv7 architecture. The Android-x86 project provides support for the x86 architecture,[142] and Google TV uses a special x86 version of Android. In 2012, Intel processors began to appear on more mainstream Android platforms, such as phones.[143] In 2013, Freescale announced support for Android on its i.MX processor, specifically the i.MX5X and i.MX6X series.[144] Minimum hardware requirements have been upgraded in steps over time, with the new Android versions releases. 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