As we all know that nowadays most of the work is being done online, technology is developing very fast and smartphones are available in every home, so almost everyone knows about Android and should also know. It is imperative that we all know about the stuff we use and protect it.
By having some basic information, if some stuff like Android smartphone gets a little bad, we will be able to know what is the problem in it and how to solve it so that we will not even need to go to the mobile repairing shop and some of our money will also be saved...
Some of you may know that Android is an operating system, but do you know that Android is software developed by which company? What is the history of Android? Which is the latest version of Android? What are the problems with not updating Android software and how can you learn Android? Let's know-
What is Android?
Android is a mobile operating system that is mainly designed keeping in mind the mobile i.e. "Android system software" mainly contributes to the smooth running of the entire system of the mobile. Due to the presence of this software, we are able to use the smartphone properly. These operating systems are not only in smartphones but also in tablets, smartwatches, smart speakers, etc.
History of android
Android software was developed by Andy Rubin, a resident of America, then after a few years this software was bought by Google and Andy Rubin and his team were made the main of android. Google bought this software because Google found this software very interesting and new technical approach. Andy Rubin resigned from the google company after a few years in 2013 and then replaced him as the head of Sunder Pichai Android and gave good momentum and success in this project. Android has been the world's best-selling operating system on tablets since 2013. Moreover, in 2017 there have been 2 billion users of Android, that too every month. After joining Android, the reach of Google was also seen to increase significantly.
Apart from this, let us tell you that Android is open-source software, which means anyone can use this software, yes, with the help of this, companies can make more software and students can read it.
Let's know about the versions of Android
Google brings new versions of Android every year for all users, which have new features, Android version 1.0 is considered to be the first and most powerful version, and the latest Android version – Android 11 which was released on 8 September 2020. Is. All its lists of Aaj Tak are given below-
- Android 1.0 Alpha,
- Android 1.1 Beta,
- Android 1.5 Cupcake,
- Android 1.6 Donut
- Android 2.0 Eclair,
- Android 2.2 Froyo,
- Android 2.3 Gingerbread
- Android 3.0 Honeycomb
- Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
- Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
- Android 4.4 KitKat
- Android 5.0 Lollipop
- Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- Android 7.0 Nougat
- Android 8.0 Oreo
- Android 9.0 Pie
- Android 10
- Android 11
Some of their updated versions of Android also came like – Android 2.0 was the updated version 2.1 of Eclair, like Gingerbread also came with 2.3.7, there are more like this.
Android 1.0 Alpha
This version had main 4 features – The Google Maps, App Store, Gmail integration Scroll Down Notification Bar. Some other features are – Youtube, calendar, Google browser, Google contacts, and Google talk.
Android 1.1 Beta
This version is known as T-Mobile G1 which was released in April 2009, there were some improvements in this version, such as reviews started appearing on google map and getting more details than before.
Android Cupcake (version 1.5)
It is known as Android Cupcake, there were many features available in this version, among them “third party keyboard” and the option of direct uploading to youtube. After yummy desserts, google stopped giving different names to the versions.
Android Donut (Version 2.2)
After Cupcake, Google code-named Android version 2.2 as "Donut", adding special features such as enhanced user experience, text-to-speech support, improved video aspects, larger screen-size support, turn-by-turn navigation facilities, and more. The refined search integration played a great role in helping Google stay in the competitive smartphone market for a long time.
Android Eclair (Version 2.3)
This version was named "Eclair" after the chocolate-filled pastry. Android Eclair was released in 2009. After this, there were 2 bug versions, out of which the animation feature was also added to Android 2.1 in 2010. Some of the features of Android Clair were flash and digital zoom, multi-touch support mechanism, and of course, Bluetooth 2.1 support and Google map navigation was the main and highlighted features.
Android Froyo (Version 2.4)
This version is mainly known for good speed and the unique redesigned home screen feature is also excellent so that its functionality is also lotus.
Android Gingerbread (Version 2.5)
It is named after a famous ginger cookie “Android Gingerbread”, it is known for its many features like it has many cameras, SIP internet calling, download manager, and some sensors like barometer, gravimeter, etc.
Honeycomb (Version 3.0)
Google released this 3.0 version in February 2011 and named it "honeycomb", this version was mainly made for tablets. However, gingerbread is the first updated tablet version of Android.
Android Ice Cream Sandwich (Version 4.0)
4.0Android version is mainly known for its excellent functionality and good design. The introduction of the default font was another highlight of Icecream Sandwich. Since this version, Google keeps bringing all its services to the Google Playstore.
Android Jelly Bean (Version 4.1)
This Android 4.1 version – known as Jelly Bean – is known for its “highly interactive notifications” and ‘voice typing’ features which resulted in enhanced overall performance and increased popularity.
Android KitKat (Version 4.4)
Google had released the Android 4.4 version in 2013, which is known as Kitkat. Google wanted a famous dessert name that everyone knew, and so partnered with Nestle to code the name KitKat. Version 4.4 debuted on the Nexus 5 and can run on multiple devices as effectively as earlier Android versions. It got many features, one of which was that this OS could run even on devices with less RAM. On this, interesting emojis can also be used on Google keyboards.
Android Lollipop (Version 5.0)
With version 5.0, popularly known as Lollipop, Android can spread to a wide range of devices, from smartphones to TVs and even smartwatches. Lollipop came out with a brand new runtime. Battery saving feature used to save excellent battery life on various devices.
Android Marshmallow (Version 6.0)
The code name of the Android 6.0 version is Marshmallow, some of its upgrade features had a huge impact, when users started using this version, they were very happy because it got a lot of new features. The new app drawer can now be scrolled horizontally. Due to which navigation started happening very fast and UI was considered better. Google has also made a small change in the lock screen – instead of the camera and dialer shortcuts, voice commands have been given. Google Now on Tap is also the main feature of this version, it is used in such a way as if you are discussing with your friend in a chat about a restaurant, then google will suggest you on pressing the home button for a long time. Which is the better restaurant about which you are searching. That means you will get real-time help from google. A great feature is "Doze Mode" which is helpful in saving your battery life to a great extent, in this Android version, users get many new features like fingerprint support, Android Pay so that you can make payments easily, and some more. Features are System UI Tuner, RAM memory manager, USB Type-C and USB 3.1 support, Chrome Custom Tabs, etc.
Android Nougat (Version 7.0)
This version of Android was released on August 22, 2016. Its main feature is Split Screen, DOZE power saving mechanism and fast installation. With the help of this version, users can do multi-tasking which is a big change.
Android Oreo (Version 8.0)
This version of Android was released on August 21, 2017. This version also had features such as - password autofill, notification dots, smart text selection, snooze notification. If you have received any notification or you have not read then a dot will appear on the App. Its "picture to picture" feature is that if you watch a video and at the same time you have to do something else like send mail, then open Gmail by pressing the home button, this will move your video to small size corner, With which you can also watch videos as well as do your email or any other work.
Android Pie (Version 9.0)
On August 6, 2018, this Android version was released under the name "Pie". This update was available for Google Pixel devices. In terms of design and security, google had brought many changes, "Material design 2.0 concept" was introduced, in this, there was an option to use a MicroSD card as internal storage, that too with full security.
Android 10
This version was released in September 2019. This android version is now available on every device and is also going to be available worldwide. Its features are – Live Caption, Smart Reply, Sound Amplifier, Gesture navigation, Dark theme. In Live Caption, live caption lags on the videos you have on your phone, that too without doing it without data. Smart reply means that if your friend is asking to roam somewhere in the chat, then google will give you some options to reply like “ya sure”, “no” and will also give the option of the map. If you are studying or talking on the phone, then with the help of a sound amplifier, you can reduce the noise and increase the clarity of the sound, for this you will see options after the earphone line.
Android 11
This version was released on 19 February 2020, its features are – A built-in screen recorder, conversation notifications, Grant temporary permission to apps, etc. If you have deleted notifications by mistake then you can go to setting and see notifications for a day, you can put your favorite app on the share page so that you will be able to easily find these apps, Schedule dark theme then Android 10 version itself but in Android 11 version you can schedule this dark theme by going to setting, jaise if you want to use the dark theme at night, then schedule real time.
While writing the article, this is the version of Android, whenever a new version of Android comes, then we will definitely add it in front of our list.
Hope this information will be helpful for you, if you are a student then this information will be like an essay for you. At present, all of us should have this information because today this technology is only a part of our phones.
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