Android Story - Versions and Features
- 4. PRESENTS
- 6. The Android Story Muhammed Azharudheen KJ Neeraj TK
- 7. a b o u t a n d r o i d Savishkar 2k17
- 8. Android is a software package and Linux based operating system for mobile devices such as tablet computers and smartphones. It is developed by Google and later the OHA (Open Handset Alliance). Java language is mainly used to write the android code even though other languages can be used. The goal of android project is to create a successful real-world product that improves the mobile experience for end users Savishkar 2k17
- 9. a n d r o I d v e r s i o n s Savishkar 2k17
- 10. 1.0 (NO NAME) 1.5 CUPCAKE 1.6 DONUT 2.1 ECLAIR 2.2 FROYO A N D R O I D V E R S I O N S Savishkar 2k17
- 11. 2.3 GINGERBREAD 3.0 HONEYCOMB 4.0 ICE CREAM SANDWICH 4.1 JELLYBEAN 4.4 KITKAT A N D R O I D V E R S I O N S Savishkar 2k17
- 12. 5.0 LOLLIPOP 6.0 MARSHMALLOW 7.0 NOUGAT 8.0 OREO A N D R O I D V E R S I O N S Savishkar 2k17
- 13. V E R S I O N M A R K E T S H A R E 6.2 % JELLY BEAN 13.8 % KITKAT 27.2 % LOLLIPOP 30.9 % MARSHMALLOW 20.6% NOUGAT 0.3% OREO Savishkar 2k17
- 14. a n d r o I d s s t o r y Savishkar 2k17
- 15. Android 1.6 DONUT Donut brought the world’s information to your fingerprint 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. Savishkar 2k17
- 16. Android’s ubiquitous Quick Search Box was introduced a while ago with Donut. Get search results from the web and from your phone’s local content all at once from a single box on the home screen. Quick Search BOX Savishkar 2k17
- 17. Android comes in all shapes and sizes thanks to capabilities launched with Donut which allowed Android to run on a variety of screen resolutions and aspect ratios. This opened the door for phones featuring displays other than 320 x 480 portrait. Screen Size Diversity Savishkar 2k17
- 18. Before there was Google Play, there was Android Market. Launched in 2008, Android Market was redesigned with Donut to expose top free apps and paid apps just as Android’s third-party app catalogue started to explode. Google Play Savishkar 2k17
- 19. Android 2.1 ECLAIR With Éclair, 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. Savishkar 2k17
- 20. Google Maps Navigation gave new meaning to the definition of a smartphone. Turn-by-turn directions using Google Maps data included many features found in a typical in-car navigation system: a forward-looking 3D view, voice guidance and traffic information – all for free. Google Maps Navigation Savishkar 2k17
- 21. Android has always let you make your home screen just how you want it with customised ring tones, wallpapers and the ability to arrange apps and widgets across multiple screens and in folders. Eclair introduced live wallpapers that came to life on an unheard-of 854 x 480 display. Home screen customisation Savishkar 2k17
- 22. Well before the days of “OK Google” voice actions, you could tap the microphone icon to dictate right to your phone. Eclair replaced the comma key on the soft keyboard with a microphone; with a simple tap, your spoken words appear straight on your screen. Speech-to-text Savishkar 2k17
- 23. 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. Savishkar 2k17
- 24. Froyo took Android voice capabilities to the next level with Voice Actions which let you perform key functions on your phone – searching, getting directions, making notes, setting alarms and more – with just the sound of your voice. Voice actions Savishkar 2k17
- 25. With tethering, Froyo let you turn your phone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot so that you could stay connected even when on the go. Portable Hotspot Savishkar 2k17
- 26. Froyo introduced the Dalvik JIT compiler which delivered up to 5X performance improvement in CPU-bound code. It also brought the V8 JavaScript engine to the Android browser resulting in 2-3X improvement in JavaScript performance. Performance Savishkar 2k17
- 27. Android 2.3 GINGERBREAD Gingerbread made the Android experience simpler and faster for both users and developers Savishkar 2k17
- 28. Gingerbread catapulted Android gaming to new heights. App developers were able to build rich, graphics-intensive 3D games, thanks to new lower-level access to audio, device controls, graphics and storage. Gaming API Savishkar 2k17
- 29. Several years before in-store mobile payments took off, Android launched Near Field Communication (“NFC”) support which let you transmit information between devices just by bringing them close together. With NFC, Gingerbread launched a slew of possibilities for delivering services with the simple tap of a device. NFC Savishkar 2k17
- 30. Gingerbread helped you get the most life out of your battery by knowing exactly how your device uses it; find out how much battery each aspect of your device consumes, from screen brightness to any active app. Battery Management Savishkar 2k17
- 31. 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 Savishkar 2k17
- 32. Honeycomb made the most of your tablet’s on-screen real estate. With a larger layout pattern, it enhanced the experience of reading books, watching videos, exploring maps and more. Tablet-friendly design Savishkar 2k17
- 33. Gone are the days of a physical Home, Back and Menu button. With Honeycomb, a new system bar enabled on-screen navigation controls on your Android device. System Bar Savishkar 2k17
- 34. The new Quick Settings let you access essential information more easily: see the time, date, battery life and connection status of your device all in one place. Quick Settings Savishkar 2k17
- 35. Android 4.0 ICE CREAM SANDWICH Ice cream Sandwich upped the ante on customisation and user control- tailor your home screen, define how data you use and instantly share content when you want. Savishkar 2k17
- 36. Ice Cream Sandwich introduced app folders and a favourites tray. Widgets, which embed live app content directly on your home screen, became more flexible: expand your widget to show more content or shrink to save space. Customise home screen Savishkar 2k17
- 37. Manage your network data usage to keep mobile costs under control. Track how much data you use, set warning levels and hard limits, and disable your service if you reach the limit. Data usage control Savishkar 2k17
- 38. Futuristic at the time, Android Beam allowed two phones to instantly share content via NFC by simply touching them together. Share apps, contacts, music and videos with someone else – all without needing to open a menu, an app or pair a phone. Android Beam Savishkar 2k17
- 39. Android 4.1 JELLYBEAN Intelligence permeated all facets of Jelly Bean which ushered in the era of personalised mobile assistance with Google Now. It also made notification more actionable and allowed one device to work for multiple user accounts. Savishkar 2k17
- 40. Get the information you need at just the right time with Google Now. Pioneering a new level of mobile assistance, Google Now gives you today’s weather as you’re getting dressed and commute times before you walk out the door. Google Now Savishkar 2k17
- 41. With Jelly Bean, notifications expand to show more information and let you respond in the moment; take action directly from the notification. Actionable notifications Savishkar 2k17
- 42. Jelly Bean enabled multiple users on one device. Each account has its own customised space from home screen to wallpaper, widgets and apps so you can share a device and not your info. Multi- user launched with tablets and later rolled out to phones with Lollipop. Account switching Savishkar 2k17
- 43. 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 contents to centre stage. Savishkar 2k17
- 44. Get things done without touching your screen. Just say “OK Google” to launch voice search, send a text, get directions or even play a song. Voice: OK Google Savishkar 2k17
- 45. Immerse yourself in what you’re doing. Whether you’re reading a book, playing a game or watching a movie, KitKat’s immersive design hides everything except what you really want to see. Immersive design Savishkar 2k17
- 46. KitKat prioritises the contacts that you talk to most and you can search for nearby places directly from the dialler. Whenever you get a call from an unknown phone number, your phone will look for matches from local listings on Google Maps. Smart dialler Savishkar 2k17
- 47. 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. Savishkar 2k17
- 48. Android gets an entirely new look and feel that makes it easier to navigate your device. Based on shadows and motion, Material Design unites the classic principles of good design with the innovation of what’s possible through technology. Material design Savishkar 2k17
- 49. With Lollipop you can seamlessly move from your phone to your tablet, Android Wear watch or Android TV. Since Lollipop works on all your devices, you can pick up where you left off with songs, apps, photos and even recent searches. Multiscreen Savishkar 2k17
- 50. Notifications move to the lock screen where they appear in neatly segmented cards. Catch up at a glance, or even view and respond to messages directly from your lock screen. Granular controls let you customise the content appearing on your lock screen. Notifications Savishkar 2k17
- 51. 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 permission that give you more control. Savishkar 2k17
- 52. Get assistance without having to leave what you’re doing – whether you’re in an app or on a website. Just tap and hold the Home button. Now On Tap Savishkar 2k17
- 53. Define what you want to share with apps on your device and when. Turn off permissions at any time, too. Permission Savishkar 2k17
- 54. Enjoy a battery that works smarter, not harder. Marshmallow optimises your juice for what matters most with features like Doze and App Standby. Battery Savishkar 2k17
- 55. Android 7.0 NOUGAT Nougat introduces notable changes to the operating system and its development platform, including the ability to display multiple apps on-screen at once in a split-screen view, support for inline replies to notifications, and an expanded "Doze" power-saving mode that restricts device functionality once the screen has been off for a period of time. Additionally, the platform switched to an OpenJDK- based Java environment and received support for the Vulkan graphics rendering API, and "seamless" system updates on supported devices Savishkar 2k17
- 56. 56 Multiple windows It has Multiple Windows feature that will split-screen on the display where two windows occupy each half of the screen just like a laptop screens. Hit the Multi- Window icon to make use of this feature App overview This feature enables switching of apps smoothly and quickly. The Overview App icon swaps 2 selected apps. You will no longer have to struggle with closing and opening the app every time you need to use another app. Also, the notifications from the first app trouble you while using the second app. Its settings allow you to priorities your notifications Expansion of Doze Earlier, Google had enabled Marshmallow with power saving Doze mode. Nougat has brought an expansion in this feature to save power seamlessly even when the phone is not stationary. Nougat handles it in three ways: reducing background activity of apps and services, enhancing Doze low-power mode even when you’re on the go and optimizing performance to make background memory processes less taxing on the phone’s processor.
- 57. 57 Direct Reply The Direct Reply feature lets you respond to incoming messages directly from your notifications tab. You won’t have to open your app to reply to a message. This feature applies to Whatsapp, Line, Hangouts, GTalk, emails and SMSes Native File Manager and Sharing Native File Manager facilitates exploring folders and copying or deleting files with some advanced characteristics. It has simplified the hamburger menu, thus making searchability by file name, type, and folder. You can even share your apps from the list. Vulkan, Java 8 and OpenJDK Nougat officially adds support for the Vulkan API, which promises faster, smoother and better rendered gaming graphics
- 58. Android 8.0 OREO Android 8.0 Oreo introduces great new features and improvements to make your device run faster, smoother and save even more battery power than before. The overall security is improved by Google Play Protect™, a service that regularly checks your device and apps for security risks, and notifies you if something is found Savishkar 2k17
- 59. 59 Notification channels Developers no longer control the importance level of a notification on Android Oreo. Instead, you are in complete control. Once a developer updates an app for Android Oreo, the app will have notification channels. Each channel is for a different alert type, and you can set the way it alerts you on your device. Picture in picture Watching a video, getting directions in Google Maps, or continuing a video call while multitasking on your Android device now possible with Android Oreo's new picture-in-picture feature Password autofill Forgetting app passwords is frustrating. With Android O, Google will offer to fill login forms with information stored in your Google account or in third-party password apps that have integrated the new feature. It's super easy to use and eliminates any excuse for not remembering a password.
- 60. 60 Updates even if you're outta space Future updates to Android Oreo and beyond will still continue to install even if your device is out of storage. Essentially, the update will stream from Google's servers to your phone or tablet and install on the fly. Users need only 100kb of available space in order to install an update. That's... not a lot Wi-Fi Aware feature wherein two supported phones in close proximity can share content without being on the same Wi-Fi
- 61. T H A N K S F O R W A T C H I N G