A timeline of the major releases and developments in the history of the Android operating system:
- Android 1.0 (September 23, 2008): The first commercial version of Android was released on the HTC Dream (T-Mobile G1). It featured a basic set of applications and functionalities.
- Android 2.0/2.1 “Eclair” (October 26, 2009): Eclair introduced features like multiple account support, a new HTML5 browser, and improved Google Maps navigation.
- Android 3.0/3.1/3.2 “Honeycomb” (February 22, 2011): Designed specifically for tablets, Honeycomb featured a new holographic user interface and optimized multitasking.
- Android 4.0 “Ice Cream Sandwich” (October 18, 2011): This version unified the smartphone and tablet user interfaces, introduced improved data usage tracking, and face unlock.
- Android 5.0/5.1 “Lollipop” (November 12, 2014): Lollipop introduced Material Design, enhanced security features, and improved battery life.
- Android 6.0 “Marshmallow” (October 5, 2015): Marshmallow focused on improving app permissions, battery life, and introduced Google Now on Tap.
- Android 7.0/7.1 “Nougat” (August 22, 2016): Nougat added split-screen multitasking, improved notifications, and support for Daydream VR.
- Android 8.0/8.1 “Oreo” (August 21, 2017): Oreo introduced picture-in-picture mode, improved battery life through background execution limits, and Project Treble for easier updates.
- Android 9 “Pie” (August 6, 2018): Pie featured gesture-based navigation, Digital Wellbeing tools, and adaptive battery management.
- Android 10 (September 3, 2019): Android 10 introduced a system-wide dark mode, improved privacy controls, and support for foldable phones.
- Android 11 (September 8, 2020): Android 11 enhanced conversation management, introduced chat bubbles, and improved device controls.
- Android 12 (October 4, 2021): Android 12 brought a significant visual overhaul with Material You, improved privacy indicators, and haptic feedback enhancements.
- Android 13 (August 15, 2022): Build for user privacy with photo picker and notification permission. Improve productivity with themed app icons, per-app languages, and clipboard preview.
- Android 14 (October 10, 2023): Android 14 lets you customize your phone with AI-generated wallpapers, improved photo quality, security, & accessibility features.
