Android 3.0 And 4.0

In February 2011, the Android 3.0 Honeycomb, was released. Although it wasn’t for the Smartphones at all, this variant was targeted exclusively at tablets. But since it didn’t work, the parallel tablet-OS idea was shelved. Following its ouster Google released the 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich in October the same year. The update was devised with new features to the table, which added support for on-screen buttons, touch-sensitive keys below the screen, the ability to create folders, a redone app drawer, improved auto correct, face-recognition unlock, an improved camera app with 1080p video recording, data-usage tracking, and a customizable lock screen.

Android 4.1 And Beyond

This leads us to our current state of affairs with the release of Android 4.0 Jelly Bean followed by 4.2 and 4.3, which was released for Smartphones.

All these updates primarily focused on performance improvements, and a more streamlined interface. In addition, Google even updated widgets that could be resized and introduced dynamic notifications for immediate responses. The gallery app was also updated for better image layout, high-resolution photographs where individual contacts were made possible.

Not but least now we have the Android 4.4 KitKat on most phones that has been added with wireless printing option, a more intuitive downloads app, the ability to switch home screens, an updated email app, and media controls on the lock-screen during playback.

If you haven’t received the latest test iteration of Google’s Smartphone operating system the “Android 5.0” on your phone just yet, don’t worry because the journey doesn’t stop here.

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