A Brief History of Android

A quick look of Android's history as of February 2016.

1. A Brief History of Android Gebze, Feb 2016
2. Furkan Tektaş furkantektas.com github.com/furkantektas
3. –Andy Rubin “smarter mobile devices that are more aware of its owner's location and preferences” 2003 2005 2007
4. https://speakerdeck.com/welaika/androidize-me Alpha Releases
5. Android Public Releases • Cupcake 1.5 • Donut 1.6 • Eclair 2.0 - 2.1 • Froyo 2.2.x • Gingerbread 2.3 - 2.3.7 • Honeycomb 3.0 - 3.2.x • Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.1 - 4.0.4 • Jelly Bean 4.1.x - 4.3.x • KitKat 4.4 - 4.4.4 • Lollipop 5.0 - 5.1 • Marshmallow 6.0 - ?
6. reddit @danash182 Public Releases
7. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history Alpha - Beta Android OS Evolution
8. The Big Bang OCTOBER 2008, T-MOBILE G1, Android 1.0 Source: http://www.theverge.com/2011/12/7/2585779/android-history
9. G1 Shipped with • On-screen keyboard • Multitouch capability • The pull-down notification • Home screen widgets • Android Market Source: http://www.theverge.com/2011/12/7/2585779/android-history
10. Source: http://www.theverge.com/2011/12/7/2585779/android-history Cupcake - 1.5 Android OS Evolution
11. What’s new in Cupcake? • "Sweet" naming convention • Extensible widgets • Clipboard improvements • Video capture and playback • Google search widget Source: http://www.theverge.com/2011/12/7/2585779/android-history
12. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history Donut - 1.6 • Resolution Independence • Quick Search Box • CDMA support Android OS Evolution
13. Source: http://www.theverge.com/2011/12/7/2585779/android-history Eclair - 2.0 Motorola Droid • Multiple account support • Google Maps Navigation • Speech-to-text • Live wallpapers • A new lock screen Android OS Evolution
14. Source: http://www.theverge.com/2011/12/7/2585779/android-history Lockscrens - 1.6 - 2.1 Android OS Evolution
15. Nexus Nexus One
16. Android OS Evolution Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history Froyo - 2.2 • UI improvements • App improvements • Mobile hotspot
17. Android OS Evolution Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history Honeycomb - 3.0
18. Android OS Evolution Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history Honeycomb - 3.0 Complete UI re-design No more physical buttons Improved multitasking New app layout
19. Android OS Evolution Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history Ice Cream Sandwich - 4.0
20. Android OS Evolution Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history Ice Cream Sandwich - 4.0
21. Android OS Evolution Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history Jelly Bean - 4.1 • 60 FPS • Expandable notifications • Widget flexibility
22. Android OS Evolution Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history Jelly Bean - 4.2
23. Android OS Evolution Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history KitKat- 4.4
24. Android OS Evolution Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history Android L Material Design Android Wear / Android TV / Android Auto ART 64 bit
25. Android OS Evolution Android Wear
26. Android OS Evolution Android M Doze
27. Android OS Evolution Android M
28. As of Android M, Android is everywhere
29. 3% 3% 24% 36% 34% 1% Marshmallow Lollipop Kitkat Jelly Bean Ice Cream Sandwich Gingerbread Froyo Platform Usage as of February 1, 2016