A Brief History of Android Versions
Android, Google’s mobile operating system, has evolved significantly since its inception. Each version is marked by a codename and an associated API level, bringing new features and improvements to the platform. Below is a list of Android versions, from the early beginnings to the most recent releases, each with its own unique features and innovations:
- Android 1.0 (API 1): Android Beta (2007)
- Android 1.1 (API 2): Petit Four (2009)
- Android 1.5 (API 3): Cupcake (2009)
- Android 1.6 (API 4): Donut (2009)
- Android 2.0 – 2.1 (API 5 – 7): Eclair (2009)
- Android 2.2 (API 8): Froyo (2010)
- Android 2.3 – 2.3.7 (API 9 – 10): Gingerbread (2010)
- Android 3.0 – 3.2 (API 11 – 13): Honeycomb (2011)
- Android 4.0 – 4.0.4 (API 14 – 15): Ice Cream Sandwich (2011)
- Android 4.1 – 4.3 (API 16 – 18): Jelly Bean (2012)
- Android 4.4 (API 19): KitKat (2013)
- Android 5.0 – 5.1 (API 21 – 22): Lollipop (2014)
- Android 6.0 (API 23): Marshmallow (2015)
- Android 7.0 – 7.1 (API 24 – 25): Nougat (2016)
- Android 8.0 – 8.1 (API 26 – 27): Oreo (2017)
- Android 9.0 (API 28): Pie (2018)
- Android 10 (API 29): Android 10 (2019)
- Android 11 (API 30): Android 11 (2020)
- Android 12 (API 31): Android 12 (2021)