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Android Version History

2011-11-17T02:24:00.001-08:00

The version history of the Android operating system began with the release of Android 1.0 in September 2008. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google and the Open Handset Alliance, and has seen a number of updates since its original release. These updates to the base operating system typically fix bugs and add new features. Since April 2009, each Android version has been developed under a codename based on a dessert item. These versions have released in alphabetical order: Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb and Ice Cream Sandwich. The pre-release versions of Android were dubbed Astro and Bender, but these names could not ultimately be used for trademark reasons.

Beta

The Android beta was released on 5 November 2007, while the software developer's kit (SDK) was released on 12 November 2007.

Android 1.0

Android 1.0, the first commercial version of the software, was released on 23 September 2008. The first Android device, the HTC Dream (G1)

Android 1.1

On 9 February 2009, the Android 1.1 update was released, initially for the T-Mobile G1 only.

Android 1.5 Cupcake

On 30 April 2009, the Android 1.5 update, dubbed Cupcake, was released, based on Linux kernel 2.6.27.

1.6 Donut

On 15 September 2009, the Android 1.6 SDK – dubbed Donut – was released, based on Linux kernel 2.6.29.

Android 2.0/2.1 Eclair

2.0

On 26 October 2009, the Android 2.0 SDK – codenamed Eclair – was released, based on Linux kernel 2.6.29. The Motorola Droid introduced Android 2.0.

2.0.1

The Android 2.0.1 SDK was released on 3 December 2009. It was a minor platform release deployable to Android-powered handsets, including minor API changes, bug fixes and framework behavioral changes.

2.1

The 2.1 SDK was released on 12 January 2010. It was a minor platform release deployable to Android-powered handsets, including minor amendments to the API and bug fixes.

Android 2.2.x Froyo

2.2

On 20 May 2010, the Android 2.2 (Froyo) SDK was released, based on Linux kernel 2.6.32.Google's Nexus One was one of the first phones to introduce Android 2.2 Froyo.

2.2.1

The Android 2.2.1 upgrade was released on January 18 2011. Here is what it did:

It took care of a couple of bugs and security glitches

Along with some users reporting that it has a rather significant speed increase on it.

2.2.2

The Android 2.2.2 upgrade was released on January 22 2011. Here is what it did:

It took care of a couple of bugs fixes.

One of them however doesn't send humorous texts intended for your co-workers to your boss.

It also fixes sms rooting issues for the Nexus One

Android 2.3.x Gingerbread

2.3

On 6 December 2010, the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) SDK was released, based on Linux kernel 2.6.35. Google's Nexus S introduced Android 2.3 Gingerbread.

2.3.3

Version 2.3.3 included several improvements and API fixes.

2.3.4

Version 2.3.4 introduced support for voice or video chat using Google Talk.

2.3.5

Released on 25 July 2011, Android 2.3.5 included a number of amendments:

Improved network performance for the Nexus S 4G, among other fixes and improvements
Fixed Bluetooth bug on Samsung Galaxy S
Improved Gmail application

2.3.6

This version fixed a voice search bug.

2.3.7

Android 2.3.7 introduced Google Wallet support for the Nexus S 4G

Android 3.x Honeycomb

3.0

On 22 February 2011, the Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) SDK – the first tablet-only Android update – was released, based on Linux kernel 2.6.36.The first device featuring this version, the Motorola Xoom tablet, was released on 24 February 2011.

3.1

The 3.1 SDK was released on 10 May 2011.

3.2

The 3.2 SDK was released on 15 July 2011. Huawei's MediaPad was the first tablet to use this version.

3.2.1

Bug fixes and minor improvements.
Updated Android Market with auto updates and easier to read Terms and Condition text.
Android Market app now updates on its own.
Updated Google Books.

3.2.2

Bug fixes and minor improvements.

Android 4.x Ice Cream Sandwich

Ice Cream Sandwich was previewed at the May 2011 Google I/O event, and officially launched at the Galaxy Nexus and Ice Cream Sandwich release event on 19 October 2011. The SDK for Android 4.0 was publicly released on 19 October 2011. Gabe Cohen from Google said that ICS was "theoretically compatible" with any Android 2.3.x device in production at that time. The source code for ICS became available on 14 November 2011, before the Galaxy Nexus was released.

Adding events to Android Device Calendar

2011-09-16T00:38:00.000-07:00

Here is the code to add an event to the Calendar
Cursor cursor=getContentResolver().query(Uri.parse("content://com.android.calendar/calendars"), new String[]{"_id", "displayname"}, null, null, null);
           cursor.moveToFirst();

           // Get calendars name
           String calendarNames[] = new String[cursor.getCount()];

           // Get calendars id
           int[] calendarId = new int[cursor.getCount()];
           for (int i = 0; i < calendarNames.length; i++)
           {
                     calendarId[i] = cursor.getInt(0);
                     calendarNames[i] = cursor.getString(1);
                     cursor.moveToNext();
           }
           ContentValues contentEvent = new ContentValues();

           // Particular Calendar in which we need to add Event
           contentEvent.put("calendar_id", calendarId[0]);
           // Title/Caption of the Event
           contentEvent.put("title", "New event");
           // Description of the Event
           contentEvent.put("description", "Event Description");

           // Venue/Location of the Event
           contentEvent.put("eventLocation","Event Location");

           // Start Date of the Event with Time
           Calendar cal1 = Calendar.getInstance();

           cal1.set(2011,9,5);   // date format (year,month,day of month)
           contentEvent.put("dtstart", cal1.getTimeInMillis());

           // End Date of the Event with Time
           Calendar cal2 = Calendar.getInstance();
           cal2.set(2011,9,7);   // date format (year,month,day of month)

           contentEvent.put("dtend", cal2.getTimeInMillis());

           // All Day Event
           contentEvent.put("allDay", 1);

           // Set alarm for this Event
           contentEvent.put("hasAlarm",1);
           Uri eventsUri = Uri.parse("content://com.android.calendar/events");

           // event is added successfully
           getContentResolver().insert(eventsUri, contentEvent);
           cursor.close();

Android

2011-09-07T03:31:00.000-07:00

Android is an operating system for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers. It is developed by the Open Handset Alliance led by Google.
Google purchased the initial developer of the software, Android Inc., in 2005. The unveiling of the Android distribution on 5 November 2007 was announced with the founding of the Open Handset Alliance, a consortium of 80 hardware, software, and telecommunication companies devoted to advancing open standards for mobile devices. Google released most of the Android code under the Apache License, a free software license. The Android Open Source Project (AOSP) is tasked with the maintenance and further development of Android.
Android consists of a kernel based on the Linux kernel, with middleware, libraries and APIs written in C and application software running on an application framework which includes Java-compatible libraries based on Apache Harmony. Android uses the Dalvik virtual machine with just-in-time compilation to run compiled Java code. Android has a large community of developers writing applications ("apps") that extend the functionality of the devices. Developers write primarily in Java. There are currently more than 250,000 apps available for Android.Android Market is the online app store run by Google, though apps can also be downloaded from third-party sites.
Android was listed as the best-selling smartphone platform worldwide in Q4 2010 by Canalys.