Friday, July 20, 2012

The development version of the Android OS Period to Period

he development version of Android OS - In previous posts we have discussed the history of the Android OS that discussed the background of the creation of an advanced operating system based on open source Linux. Since the initial acquisition of Android Inc.. Google has created multiple versions of Android are named alphabetically from the first version named Astro, then start dinami version 1.5 with the name of the dessert (dessert) is up to the latest Cupcake Ice Cream Sandwich at this time. For my friend who penasarn like what version of OS Android development from time to time, in this paper we will present it specifically for Androbana loyal friend. But we recommend that before reading the first mate on What is Android?. Okay if it is just, let's see.
The development version of the Android OS
Android Beta
First released on 5 November 2007, then on 12 November 2007 Software Development Kit (SDK) was released by Google.
Android 1.0 (Astro)
First released on Sept. 23, 2008. Android is actually the first version will be named with the name "Astro" but for reasons of copyright and trademark the name "Astro" is not to be pinned to the first version of the Android OS. HTC Dream is the first phone to use this OS. Following the appearance of the HTC Dream.
In the first version of this android has introduced the Android Market, where to download a wide range of applications and updates to Android. Then there are features syncronisasi with many other Google services like Google Contact, Calendar, Maps, Talk, and others.
Android 1.1 (Bender)
First released on February 9, 2009. The second Android version is also experiencing the same problem with the naming of its first version. At first Android will be named "Bender" but for reasons of violation of trademark, the name "Bender" do not be pinned on this Android version. Android OS version was originally released for the T-Mobile G1 only. This version is an update to fix several bugs, change the API and add some features. Following the appearance of the home screen Android OS v.1.1.
Android 1.5 Cupcake
First released on 30 April 2009. Well, from this Android version naming uses the name to eat dessert (dessert) came into use, because this is the third version of the names beginning with the letter "C" and be "Cupcake" became the official name of this third version of the Android OS. OS is based on Linux kernel 2.6.27, and add some updates and new UI of previous versions of Android. Start there is a "widget" that can reduce the exaggerated. Then added the ability to upload video and images to YouTube and Picasa.
Android 1.6 Donut
Was first released on 15 September 2009. There is an increase in the search feature and the UI is more user friendly. In this version also supports CDMA / EVDO, 802.1x, VPNs. Then the screen with WVGA resolution support. Following the appearance of the Android v1.6 Donut.

Android v1.6 Donut


Android 2.0/2.1 Enclair
Was first released on December 9, 2009. The addition of features for hardware optimization, improved Google Maps 3.1.2, UI changes with a new browser and support for HTML5, the new list of contacts, support for 3.2 MP camera flash, digital zoom, and Bluetooth 2.1. Several versions later update of Android v.2.0 v.2.1 v2.0.2 and last.
Android 2.2 Frozen Yogurt (Froyo)
First released on May 20, 2010 at Google's smartphone Nexus. On this version is support for Adobe Flash Player 10.1. The increase in speed of opening and closing applications, as well as the use of the SD Card as storage applications. When Android Froyo Coming starting up a lot of discussion that discussed the competition between Android with IOS that will be more stringent in the future. Several updated versions were released, among others, Android v.2.2.1 to v.2.2.3.
Android 2.3 Gingerbread
First introduced on December 6, 2010. Been many improvements in Android version of this one compared to the previous version. Designed for applications and games memaksimalakan capabilities. And began use of Near Field Communication (NFC). Improvements to support WXGA resolution screen and above. Several updated versions were released, among others v.2.3.3 to v.2.3.7. Until now the Gingerbread Android Android version that has the most market share compared with other Android series, which reached 65% of all released versions of Android.
Honeycomb Android 3.0/3.1
First introduced on February 22, 2011 and the Motorola Xoom is the first time using it. Android is an OS version that is designed specifically for optimizing the use of the tablet PC.
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Until this writing ICS is a new version of Android's most. First released on October 19, 2011. The first smartphone using the Android OS is Samsung Galaxy Nexus. In theory all mobile devices that use earlier versions of Android, Gingerbread, can be updated to Android Ice Cream Sandwich. However, until now mostly sayangnnya smartphone that uses the Android ICS is a high-end smartphone is priced quite expensive. Perhaps for this reason the distribution of the Android version of this one is no more than 8% until the year 2012 pertangahn ini.Berikut distribution diagram based on Android OS version of it.