We continue to show the differences and the evolution seen in Android since its first beta on November 5, 2007 to the current version, Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.
As we have seen, not everything is good in the impressive growth of Android to create a highly fragmented between phones with the same operating system but with a really tight schedule and rushed releases changing much of its operation in each of the new releases that adversely affect application compatibility between the two versions and this problem got worse with the versions that we would see from Android 2.0 Eclair.
Android 2.2. X Froyo
Android 2.2 Froyo, Android 2.0 as incorporated a large number of new features and improvements in the system Android OS aimed at both improving regarding user experience and improved speed , features, options and performance Android phones.
The launch of this version came with a big surprise to the world of Android at launch also the first Nexus device with the HTC Nexus One , the first terminal would include Android 2.2 Froyo version serial.
This version was released on May 20, 2010 in the second keynote of Google I / O in the same year and had the following news and features about the versions Previous:
Possibility service Fast Android Froyo version there were three minor security updates and enhancements that were released 2.2.1 version on January 18, 2011, the published 2.2.2 January 22, 2011 and published 2.2.3 November 21, 2011. The December 6, 2010 is presented the new version of Android with Gingerbread or 2.3 and the second terminal alongside Google Nexus the manufacturer Samsung, the Nexus S . Changelog . On the other hand, the version Gingerbread is the most subversions that has had on all Android releases both small improvements or correction of errors as large upgrades from 2.3.3 to 2.3.7 Features: Version 2.3.3 was released on February 9, 2011 with several enhancements and fixes API. Version 2.3.4 was released on April 28, 2011 incorporating the possibility of transferring voice and video to Google Talk and adding the Open Accessory library that was Available in version 3.1 The 2.3.5 was released on July 25, 2011 with system enhancements, improved network performance of Nexus S 4G, solution to a bug in the bluetooth Samsung Galaxy S, improved email application, animation when moving between lists, improved camera and improved battery life. The 2.3.6 was released on September 2 in which we solved an error in voice search and finally the 2.3.7 added support for Google Wallet on 21 March. The Android 3.X Honeycomb also called was specific Android tablets but later both Android smartphones to tablets would merge with version 4.0. It was released on February 22, 2011 along with Motorola Tablet, Motorola Xoom and counted with 6 subversions with different changes and bug fixes.
Android 2.3.x Gingerbread
New download manager . Users access a fast and simple way to any file that is downloaded via the browser, email or another application.
Android 3.x Honeycomb
Multitasking Possibility May 10, 2011 would launch an update to version 3.1 which added improvements also focus exclusively on Honeycomb tablets as: Lock Android 3.2 would shortly with further improvements and adding new features on July 15, 2011: 3.2.1 version came out as a minor update to the September 20, 2011 with bug fixes and improvements in system stability , update from Android Market and Google Books, improvement in the use of Adobe Flash and improvements in the prediction of writing. 3.2.2 was another small update to fix reported bugs and minor enhancements for the Motorola Xoom 4G while 3.2.4 added the “Pay as You Go” for 3G and 4G tablets and 3.2.6 was released early last year to fix some bugs from Motorola Xoom 4G connectivity. The Ice Cream Sandwich was another huge update and Android makeover. It was released on October 16, 2011 and the source code released November 14, 2011 and introduced several improvements that were seen in Honeycomb but this time not only tablets but also for mobile phones . With his release also came into the third Google Nexus terminal and again went with Samsung with the Galaxy Nexus as the first handset to carry the new version of Android. Creating folders Voicemail functionality Built Recognition and unlock Replacing the native browser Control November 29 release a small update to resolve an issue with Galaxy Verizon Nexus with version 4.0.2. December 16 will release a 4.0.3 update with several enhancements and improved system performance and resolution of errors. Also the graphics, calendar, camera, database, spell checking and receive Bluetooth functionality improvements in performance and function. Android 4.0.x Ice Cream Sandwich
style=”line-height: 13px;”> touch buttons that appeared in Honeycomb for smartphones were also incorporated.
The latest update to receive Ice Cream Sandwich would be the March 29, 2012 with the 4.0.4 that facilitated a number of improvements and bug fixes to increase the performance of the camera, the fluidity of rotation of the screen and phone number recognition.
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) was presented at the Google I / O on June 27, 2012 and its main objective was promote and enhance the functionality, performance fluency and Android user interface Thanks to “ Project Butter “in which they joined the advance touch, triple buffering, vsync latency widespread and increasing the frame rate of 60 frames per second creating a dramatic improvement in the fluidity of the interface compared to Ice Cream Sandwich.
The first device to run Jelly Bean was the Nexus 7 , the first tablet in the Nexus family and manufactured by Asus launched July 13, 2012.
Among the new features we found the following:
Widgets Voice Dictation Along with the 4.1 threw two small updates that were solventaba 4.1.1 that the problem screen rotation Nexus 7 in certain applications and expand allowing widgets 4.1.2 using a single finger rotation support in the main screen and were resolved a number of problems. Presentation of Android 4.2 Jelly Bean was the most bizarre of all. It had to be presented at an event on October 9, 2012 in New York but the onslaught of Hurricane Sandy this was caused canceled to the disappointment of half the world. However, far from delaying or broadcast it live event, Google announced the new version via a press release under the slogan “A new flavor of Jelly Bean” (A new flavor of Jelly Bean). Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
The new features incorporated in the latest version of Android available were:
- Creating 360 º panoramic photos with Photo Sphere.
- with writing slide (Swype style)
- Changes in the lock screen as widget support and ability to slide to directly access the camera.
- always active.
- Confirmation when sending SMS Premium .
- New SELinux security method.
- direct access notifications from notification bar or two fingers sliding this down.
- Screen Saver “ Daydream ” when the terminal is connected to a dock or inactive.
- access accounts (for tablets)
- Support (Support Miracast)
- New Watch With World Clock, Stopwatch and countdown timer.
- New gestures and accessibility for the blind.
- the same interface regardless of the device or screen size.
- Details extensible notifications without having to enter the application to display the news.
Keyboard
VPN
Multiple
wireless displays
Integration
week of its release was issued a new update (4.2.1) that solved small a number of errors as a problem in the contacts application and add the possibility of using devices via bluetooth as joysticks or gamepads as supported devices.
On 11 February it issued the 4.2.2 update which included a series of improvements and fixes:
Shortcut We’ve been down that have been Android versions today. Hopefully version 4.3 will come soon and continue to improve at this rate!
And you, what do you expect the future of Android?
Article was published in The Free Android (The Android Blog reference. Apps, News, Games and Free Android smartphones)
The Free Android
June 16, 2013
