The Android Story

Take a walk down memory lane and explore all of Android’s tasty treats. Each major release version is named after something sweet.

  • Android 1.6
    Donut
    Android 2.1
    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

    Take a walk down memory lane and explore all of Android’s tasty treats. Each major release version is named after something sweet.

    Android 6.0 Marshmallow

    Android 6.0 Marshmallow

    Now there’s more to love about your mobile device: easy shortcuts to smart answers with Now on Tap, battery life that can last longer and new app permissions that give you more control.

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    Android 5.0 Lollipop

    Android 5.0 Lollipop

    Android arrives on screens big and small – from phones and tablets to watches, TVs and cars. Lollipop has a bold visual style and the fluid tactile response of Material Design.

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    Android 4.4 KitKat

    Android 4.4 KitKat

    Android KitKat helped you get things done with just the sound of your voice – just say “OK Google” to launch voice search, send a text, get directions or even play a song. And when you are hands on with your device, a new immersive design brings your content to centre stage.

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    Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

    Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

    Intelligence permeated all facets of Jelly Bean which ushered in the era of personalised mobile assistance with Google Now. It also made notifications more actionable and allowed one device to work for multiple user accounts.

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    Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

    Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

    Ice Cream Sandwich upped the ante on customisation and user control – tailor your home screen, define how much data you use and instantly share content when you want.

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    Android 3.0 Honeycomb

    Android 3.0 Honeycomb

    Honeycomb ushered in the era of tablets with a flexible interface design that showcases large imagery and seamless on-screen navigation.

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    Android 2.3 Gingerbread

    Android 2.3 Gingerbread

    Gingerbread made the Android experience simpler and faster for both users and developers. Gaming reached new heights, battery life lasted longer and NFC support spawned a whole new category of apps.

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    Android 2.2 Froyo

    Android 2.2 Froyo

    Froyo unveiled lightning fast phones that can be controlled by the sound of your voice and hotspot capabilities ensured that you’re always connected on the go.

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    Android 2.1 Eclair

    Android 2.1 Eclair

    With Eclair, high density displays showed off stunning live wallpapers that respond to your touch. Drive anywhere with turn-by-turn navigation and real-time traffic information, straight from your phone.

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    Android 1.6 Donut

    Android 1.6 Donut

    Donut brought the world’s information to your fingertips with the Quick Search Box. It also planted the seeds for Android to come in all shapes and sizes – and meanwhile, Android Market came of age.

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