Different versions of Android and their features

In the last 5 versions

15. Android 8.0 Oreo

Release Date: August 21, 2017

Features and fixes:

  • Android O is more focused on speed and efficiency
  • Boot up speed 2X faster
  • Picture in picture mode is more flexible than Android N
  • Applications running in the background are tightened more to save battery
  • Battery lasts longer
  • Updated emojis and more

14. Android 7.0 Nougat

Release date: August 22, 2016

Features and fixes:

  • Multi-window support
  • Can directly reply to messages from the notification window or menu.
  • New notification panel display and quick settings.
  • Improved Doze Mode, (Doze Mode 2.0)
  • Menu in between system settings.

13. Android 6 Marshmallow

Release date: October 5, 2015

Features and fixes:

  • Support USB Type-C
  • Fingerprint authentication support
  • Improved battery life with battery consumption management by Doze
  • Permissions dashboard
  • Access System UI Tuner
  • Support payment systems with Android Pay in collaboration with Fingerprint Authentication so that security is guaranteed.
  • Additional Google Now functions that don’t just serve voice commands

12. Android 5.0 Lollipop

Release date: October 17, 2014

Features and fixes:

  • New Design (Material)
  • Speed ​boost
  • Improved battery life

Update 5.0.1

  • Fixed some issues like video playback and password failure

Update 5.0.2

  • Fixed some issues and improved performance

Update 5.1

  • Support Multi SIM cards
  • Additional shortcuts in Quick settings for Wi-Fi connection and Bluetooth device control
  • Security if the device is lost or stolen
  • Use of High Definition sound for the phone
  • Improved performance and stability

Update 5.1.1

  • Fixed some issues
  • Speed ​boost

11. Android 4.4 Kitkat

Release date: October 31, 2013

Features and fixes:

  • There is a Screen recording feature, to record activities that occur on our smartphone screen.
  • New Translucent system UI
  • Improved notification access
  • System-wide settings for closed captioning
  • Performance improvement

Update 4.4.1

  • Improvements to the Nexus 5 camera
  • Fixed some issues

Update 4.4.2

  • Fixed some issues
  • Improved security system

Update 4.4.3

  • Fixed some issues
  • Activates Sprint Spark band 26 and band 41

Update 4.4.4

  • Heartbleed/OpenSSL vulnerabilities fix

10. Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Release date: 9 july 2012

Features and fixes:

  • Support Google Now
  • Support Voice Search (search by voice command)
  • Speed ​boost
  • Camera app improvements
  • Activate access system: body gesture mode and braille keyboards.

Update 4.1.1

  • Fixed screen position orientation

Update 4.1.2

  • Fixed some issues and improved performance
  • Enable rotation on Home Screen

Update 4.2

  • ON/Off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth in Quick Settings by long-pressing them
  • Percentage notifications and estimated time remaining for those being downloaded
  • Cordless battery charging system and change warning on low battery
  • Update the Gallery application to load faster with the new feature transition between images
  • Performance improvements and improvements to Bluetooth A2DP audio streaming

Update 4.3

  • Dial pad auto-complete feature
  • Photo Sphere app improvements
  • Camera app UI updated
  • Support 4K video resolution
  • Ability to create exclusive profiles on tablets
  • Support writing Hebrew and Arabic letters from right to left
  • Support Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
  • Support Bluetooth Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 1.3
  • Improved performance and security system

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