turn 5 years since Sergey Brin and Larry Page presented the first T-Mobile G1 smartphone running Android operating system.
T-Mobile G1 was the first smartphone would carry Google Android operating system in 2008. This sliding screen smartphone not have all the features that we enjoy today in the new versions. However, although many find it hard to recognize work, Google also correct in some things from the beginning.
Recalling some of the features of Android that were there from the beginning we can mention, for example, the notification center . I though it evolved over time, has maintained the basic principle of providing alerts the user about what interests him. Another of the basics of Android that we enjoy to this day has to do with the widgets on the home screen, full integration with Gmail and the app store, formerly called Android Market .
A year later, Google launched the second version of its operating system: Android 1.1 . Although this new version did not contain significant changes was the indisputable proof that Google could launch OTA updates and was among the first platforms to update their devices this way. His successor, Android 1.5, aka Cupcake was the version that brought improvements in user interface and design. One of the most important points that Cupcake was added the Google Search widget on the main screen and also added a virtual keyboard that did not appear in the first version.
Android 1.6 Donut , CDMA supported arrived and opened the door to the carriers. Another feature of this OS is that accepted various screen resolutions. In late 2009 the Motorola Droid was the only device that brought Android Eclair factory, this version was the first major Android version had renewed support for multiple Gmail accounts , Google Maps Navigation and a new lock screen.In mid-2010
appeared Froyo with a new design to some parts of Android as the application gallery. Another major update in this version is the support hotspot for the Nexus One which was the smartphone operating system loaded from the factory. A novelty apart even claimed by some telephone companies. The successor was Froyo Android 2.3 Gingerbread that, although it was only a minor upgrade, came from the hand of the Nexus S, the version produced by Samsung.
The next version of Android was not made specifically for a smartphone, but was designed to tablets . Honeycomb came from the hand of the Motorola Xoom and changed the green color that it was related to Google’s operating system, the blue for all accents. Another feature of Honeycomb was improved multitasking and also the lack of physical buttons . Ice Cream Sandwich followed suit with Anrdoid Beam, unlock smartphone with face recognition and a new calendar and mail application.
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean was announced at Google I / O 2012. This first version came with Google Now, a platform developed thoroughly to Google. Android Jelly Bean evolved with different versions that reflect what the platform is today. A new redesign, best widgets and best apps . Definitely, it shows the work of many years on Google’s mobile operating system. Android’s future now lies in KitKat with what we hope is a new design and hand up some Nexus device. An update we’ve been waiting for a long time.Yare class=”subtituloGeneral”>
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