Android

• Android 1.0 (2008)


  Initial release of the Android operating system
• Android 1.0 (2008)


  • Basic features like Gmail integration, web browser, and Google Maps
• Android 1.5 "Cupcake" (2009)


  First major update introducing features like an on-screen keyboard, widgets, and copy paste functionality
• Android 1.5 "Cupcake" (2009)


  • Improved performance and stability
• Android 1.6 "Donut" (2009)

  Introduced support for CDMA networks, text-to-speech, and expanded search functionality
• Android 1.6 "Donut" (2009)


  • Improved camera and gallery features
• Android 2.0/2.1 "Eclair" (2009)


  Major update with improved user interface and new features like multiple account support, Exchange email integration, and Google Maps navigation
• Android 2.0/2.1 "Eclair" (2009)


  • Enhanced camera app with digital zoom and flash support
• Android 2.2 "Froyo" (2010)


  Introduced support for Adobe Flash in the web browser, Improved performance, memory management, and Exchange email integration
• Android 2.3 "Gingerbread" (2010)


  Refined user interface with a darker theme and improved copy-paste functionality, Introduced support for Near Field Communication (NFC) and SIP internet calling
• Android 3.0/3.1/3.2 "Honeycomb" (2011)

  Specifically designed for tablets with features like a holographic user interface, multitasking interface, and support for larger screens, Introduced features like Google Talk video chat and support for multiple-core processors
• Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich" (2011)


  Unified the smartphone and tablet interfaces, Introduced features like Face Unlock, resizable widgets, and Android Beam for NFC-based sharing
• Android 4.1/4.2/4.3 "Jelly Bean" (2012)


  Introduced Project Butter for smoother performance, Google Now for contextual search and information, Improved accessibility and camera features
• Android 4.4 "KitKat" (2013)


  Improved performance on devices with lower hardware specifications, Introduced immersive mode, integrated messaging app (Hangouts), and cloud printing support
• Android 5.0/5.1 "Lollipop" (2014)

  Material Design UI overhaul for a more consistent and responsive user experience, Enhanced notifications, battery-saving features (Project Volta), and device sharing (Guest mode)
• Android 6.0 "Marshmallow" (2015)

  Improved app permissions system with granular control, Introduction of Google Now on Tap for contextual assistance, Doze mode for improved battery life
• Android 7.0/7.1 "Nougat" (2016)


  Split-screen multitasking support and quick app switching, Enhanced notifications with bundled notifications and direct reply, Daydream virtual reality platform support
• Android 8.0/8.1 "Oreo" (2017)

  Picture-in-picture mode for enhanced multitasking, Notification channels for better control over notifications, Autofill API for easier form filling
• Android 9 "Pie" (2018)

  Adaptive Battery and Adaptive Brightness for improved battery life and display optimization, Gesture-based navigation system, Digital Wellbeing features for monitoring and managing device usage
• Android 10 (2019)

  System-wide dark mode, Enhanced privacy controls with more granular app permissions, Gesture-based navigation system as default
• Android 11 (2020)


  Conversation-based notification management, Enhanced media controls and screen recording, Improved 5G support and compatibility
• Android 12 (2021)


  To introduce further UI refinements and customization options, Enhanced privacy features and security enhancements, Integration with new technologies and devices
• Android 13 (2022)


  User notification permissions now mandatory, requiring apps to request user consent before sending notifications, Notifications panel enhanced with the display of active app count, facilitating detailed management and termination of individual apps, Integration of Bluetooth LE Audio and LC3 audio codec support for improved audio connectivity and quality
• Android 14 (2023)


  Installation of apps designed to target Android versions and SDKs older than Marshmallow (6.0) is blocked to prevent malware
• Android 14 (Expected 2024)


  Expected to reintroduction of lock screen widgets, which were introduced in Android 4.2 and removed in Android 5.0