ALPHA 1.0 (Astro Boy) & BETA 1.1 (Bender)

(2007-2008)

The first two Android OS were pre- commercial release. After Alpha was released, the Beta version was was released on November 5, 2007. November 5 was consodered as Android's birthday.

Cupcake 1.5

(April 2009)

It's the first version to use Google's "sweet" naming convention

Donut 1.6

(September 2009)

The world's information is at your fingertips – search the web, get driving directions... or just watch cat videos.

Eclair 2.0

(October 2009)

Make your home screen just how you want it. Arrange apps and widgets across multiple screens and in folders. Stunning live wallpapers respond to your touch.

(May 2010)

Froyo 2.2

Voice Typing lets you input text, and Voice Actions let you control your phone, just by speaking.

Ginger Bread 2.3

(December 2010)

New sensors make Android great for gaming - so you can touch, tap, tilt, and play away.

Honey Comb 3.0

(February 2011)

Optimized for tablets, this release opens up new horizons wherever you are.

Ice Cream Sand wich 4.0

(October 2011)

Android comes of age with a new, refined design. Simple, beautiful and beyond smart.

Jelly bean 4.1

(July 2012)

Android is fast and smooth with buttery graphics. With Google Now, you get just the right information at the right time.

Kitkat 4.4

(October 2013)

Smart, simple, and truly yours. A more polished design, improved performance, and new features.

Lollipop 5.0

(November 2014)

A sweet new take on Android. Get the smarts of Android on screens big and small – with the right information at the right moment.