History of Android

The history and versions of android are interesting to know. The code names of android ranges from A to L currently, such  as Apple Pie, Banana Bread, Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwitch,Jelly Bean,KitKat and lollipop. Let's understand the android history pointy:

Initially, Andy Rubin founded Android Incorporation in Palo Alto, California, United States in October, 2003

In 17th August 2005, Google acquired android Incorporation. Since then, it is in the subsidiary of Google Incorporation.The key employees of Android Incorporation are Andy Rubin, Rich Miner, Chris White and Nick Sears.

Apple Pie - 1.0   (2008 Sep 23)

 API Level 1

• Download and updates via Android Market

• Web Browser

• Camera support

• Gmail, Contacts and Google Agenda synchronization     
• Google Maps
• Youtube Application                                     

Banana Bread - 1.1  (2009 Feb 9)

 API Level 2

• "Show" & "Hide" numeric keyboard, in caller application
• Ability to save MMS attachments

Cup Cake - 1.5   (2009 Apr 30)

 API Level 3

•  Integration of home screen widgets
•  Support for folders on home screen
•  Stereo Bluetooth support
•  Copy/paste in web browser
•  Video recording and playback

 Donut - 1.6  (2009 Sep 15)

 API Level 4

•  Quick search box
•  Updated interface for camera
•  Camcorder and gallery
•  Updated Google Play (Android Market) 
•  Battery usage indicator
•  Text-to-speech engine

 Eclair - 2.0 (2009 Oct 26)

 API Level 5

• Google Maps Navigator (beta)
• Updated browser
• Support for multiple accounts
• Improved keyboard
• SMS search
• Exchange support

 Froyo - 2.2  2(2010 May 20)

 API Level 8

• Support for Adobe Flash
• Portable hotspots
• Multiple keyboard languages
• Speed and performance improvements
• Enhanced Microsoft Exchange support

Ginger Bread - 2.3 (2010 Dec 6)

 API Level 9

• UI refinements
• NFC support
• Native support for SIP VOIP
• Faster/more intuitive text input
• Enhanced copy and paste

HoneyComb - 3.0 (2011 Feb 22)

API Level 11

• Revamped (holographic) UI designed specifically for tablets
• Action bar
• Improved multi-tasking
• Updated standard Android apps
• Better copy/paste
• Redesigned keyboard

Ice Cream Sandwitch - 4.0 (2011 Oct 10)

API Level 14

• Improved multi-tasking
• Face unlock
• Resizeable widgets
• Android beam
• Enhanced email options 
• Improved text and voice input
• Soft buttons can replace hard keys

Jelly Bean - 4.1 (2012 July 9)

API Level 16

• larger, rich, and actionable notifications
• Google Now
• Offline voice dictation
• Streamlined UI
• Performance improvements “Project Butter”
• Smart widget placement
• Multi-user profiles for tablets (4.2)
• Lock screen widgets (4.2)
• Daydream (4.2)
• OpenGL ES 3.0 (4.3)
• Bluetooth Smart Ready (4.3)
• Restricted user profiles for tablets (4.3)

KitKat - 4.4 (2013 Oct 13)

API Level 19

• larger, rich, and actionable notifications
• Google Now
• Offline voice dictation
• Streamlined UI
• Performance improvements “Project Butter”
• Smart widget placement
• Multi-user profiles for tablets (4.2)
• Lock screen widgets (4.2)
• Daydream (4.2)
• OpenGL ES 3.0 (4.3)
• Bluetooth Smart Ready (4.3)
• Restricted user profiles for tablets (4.3)

Lollipop - 4.5 (2013 June 25)

API Level 20

• Battery saver mode
• Useful notifications
• Material Design
• Meaningful relations between all manner of devices
• Faster, better looking and more efficient