Part 5 Android Vs IOS , Simplified Version

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III - Features With Respect To Version

A. Features of Android

Android does not include as many major updates, but rather smaller increments adding fewer updates each time. Most of the updates come in the form of ".X" updates that are actually additions rather than changes to the whole system.

i) Android 1 (Cupcake and Donut)

1.  Notification window: Drop down notification from apps across the phone
2.  Widgets: Home screen functions that do not require the user to open an app
3.  Gmail integration: Gmail is heavily present in Android
4. Android market: Google’s own version of the app store
5. CDMA support: Android could be used on Verizon and other CDMA providers
6. Onscreen keyboard: Keyboard used on the touchscreen
7. Upload support to YouTube: Videos could be captured and uploaded to YouTube
8. Third party app development kit and support:
9. Other companies and individuals can make apps for the Android operating system

ii) Android 2.0 (Eclair, Froyo, and Gingerbread)

1. Multiple account functionality: More than one Google account can be used on Android
2. Google maps: Google maps app can be used to navigate
3. Quick contact: Contacts can quickly be contacted in a number of ways using the app
4. Speech to text: The user can talk to the phone to type a text message
5.  Five home screens: 5 different screens to hold quick select apps
6. Enhanced gallery: Gallery includes features for viewing including moving the image and flipping the phone to affect said image
7.  PIN lock capability: Users can input a four digit number rather than a slide pattern
8.  New looks: Looks of widgets and the background of the OS updated
9. Front face camera support: User has more control over front face camera

iii) Android 3.X (Honeycomb)

1.  Action bar: Addition for app users to show popular options
2. No need for physical buttons: System bar at thebottom of the phone can be used to go home, back, forward, etc.

 iv) Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

1.  Data usage analysis: Used to show how much data has been used based on users filters
2.  Android Beam: Two phones can connect simply by touching to share files 

v) Android 4.3(Jelly Bean)

1.  Restricted profiles for tablets
2.  Bluetooth Smart support
3.  Dial pad autocomplete
4.  Improved support for Hebrew and Arabic

vi) Android 4.4 (kikat)

1. A more polished design, improved performance and new features.
2.  Google Now, just say “Ok Google” to launch voice search
3.  Faster multitasking
4. A smarter caller ID

vii) Android 5.0 (Lollipop):

1. A bold, colorful, and responsive UI design for consistent, intuitive experiences across allyour devices
2. New ways to control when and how you receive messages - only get interrupted when you want to be
3. More time playing, less time charging
4.  Keep your stuff safe and sound

Please visit on below url for knowing features Of Marshmallow , Nougat , Orea , Popcorn
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history 

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