Android Version Progress Part 2

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Android Version Progress

8. Android 3.0 Honeycomb

Released on February 22, 2011

Features and fixes:

• Support Multi core
• Tablet Support is better
• Updated 3D UI
• Home screen (homescreens) that can be set
• See recently opened apps
• Improve keyboard layout

• Transport protocol for Media / Picture
• Google Talk video chat
• Google eBooks
• "Private browsing"
• System-wide Clipboard
• HTTP Live streaming

Update 3.1

• UI Improvement
• Open Accessory API
• USB host API
• Support mouse, joysticks and gamepad
• Home screen widgets that can be set in size
• MTP Notification
• RTP API for audio

Update 3.2

• Optimize for various tablets
• Display compatibility mode (zoom for fixed-sized apps)
• Media Sync from SD card

Update 3.2.1

• Android Market updates include easier automatic updates
• Update Google Books
• Improved Wi-Fi performance
• Improved Chinese handwriting prediction

Update 3.2.2

• Minor improvements

Update 3.2.4

• An additional update of 'Pay as you go' for tablets
• Update 3.2.6
• Minor improvements

9. Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

Released on October 18, 2011

Features and fixes:

• The use of a new lock screen system
• Improved text input and spelling correction
• Control over network data
• Support EAS v14 Email application
• WI-FI direct feature
• Support BlueTooth Health Device Profile

Update 4.0.1

• There is Facial recognition feature (Face Unlock), facial recognition feature to sign in without using password
• UI uses Hardware acceleration
• Improved voice recognition (dictating / Voice typing)
• Web browser, up to 16 tabs
• Updated launcher (customizable)
• Android Beam app for data exchange via NFC

Update 4.0.2

• Minor improvements

Update 4.0.3

• The Social stream API on the Contacts provider shows updates related to the user's contact
• Access Video stabilization API and QVGA video resolution
• Accessibility improvements API for screen readers
• Update Calendar

Update 4.0.4

• Improved stability
• Better Camera performance
• Screen rotation is smoother

10. Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Released on July 9, 2012

Features and fixes:

• Support Google Now
• Support Voice Search (search by voice command)
• Increased speed
• Improved Camera app
• Enable access system: body gesture mode and braille keyboards.

Update 4.1.1

• Improvements in screen position orientation

Update 4.1.2

• Fixed some issues and improved performance
• Enable rotation on Home Screen

Update 4.2

• ON / Off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth in Quick Settings by pressing it for a long time
• Percentage notification and estimated remaining time for download
• Battery charging system without kebel and warning changes on low baterry
• Update the Gallery app for faster loading with new transitional features between images
• Improved performance and improvements to the A2DP Bluetooth audio stream

Update 4.3

• Dial pad feature auto-complete
• Improved Photo Sphere app
• Camera app UI updated
• Support 4K video resolution
• Ability to create exclusive profile on tablet
• Support Hebrew and Arabic letter writing from right to left
• Bluetooth Low Energy Support (BLE)
• Support Bluetooth Audio / Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 1.3
• Improved performance and security system

11. Android 4.4 KitKat

Released on October 31, 2013

Features and fixes:

• There are features Screen recording, to record the activities that occur on our smartphone screen.
• New Translucent system UI
• Improved notification access
• System-wide settings for closed captioning
• Improved performance

Update 4.4.1

• Improvements to the Nexus 5 camera
• Fixed some issues

Update 4.4.2

• Fixed some issues
• Improved security system

Update 4.4.3

• Fixed some issues
• Activate Sprint Spark band 26 and band 41

Update 4.4.4

• Improved vulnerability in Heartbleed / OpenSSL

12. Android 5.0 Lollipop

Released on October 17, 2014

Features and fixes:

• New design (Material)
• Increased speed
• Increased battery life

Update 5.0.1

• Fixes some issues like video playback and password failure

Update 5.0.2

• Fixed some issues and improved performance

Update 5.1

• Support Multi SIM cards
• Additional shortcuts in Quick settings for Wi-Fi connection and Bluetooth device control
• Security if the device is lost or stolen
• Use of High Definition sound for the phone
• Improved performance and stability

Update 5.1.1

• Fixed some issues
• Increased speed

13. Android 6 Marshmallow

Released on October 5, 2015

Features and fixes:

• USB Type-C Support (see USB type and type)
• Support fingerprint authentication (Fingerprint Authentication)
• Battery life increases with battery consumption by Doze
• Permissions dashboard
• Access System UI Tuner
• Support payment system with Android Pay in collaboration with Fingerprint Authentication so that security is guaranteed.
• Additional Google Now functionality that does not just serve voice commands

14. Android 7.0 Nougat

Released on August 22, 2016

Features and fixes:

• Support Multi window
• Can reply directly to messages from windows or notification menu.
• New notification panel display and quick settings.
• Enhanced Doze Mode, (Doze Mode 2.0)
• Menu between system settings.

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