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Line 2: {{pp\|small=yes}} {{Use mdy dates\|date=January 2023}} The version history of the [[Android (operating system)\|Android]] [[mobile operating system]] began with the public release of its first [[Beta (software)\|beta]] on November 5, 2007. The first commercial version, Android 1.0, was released on September 23, 2008. The operating system has been developed by [[Google]] on a yearly schedule since at least 2011.<ref>{{cite web \|access-date=January 30, 2023 \|title=What's the Latest Version of Android? \|url=https://www.howtogeek.com/345250/whats-the-latest-version-of-android/ \|website=How-To Geek \|first1=Joe \|last1=Fedewa\|date=January 12, 2023 }}</ref> New major releases are usually announced at [[Google I/O]] in May, along with beta testing, with the [[stable version]] ~~usually~~ released to the public between August and October. The most recent exception has been Android 16 with its release in June 2025.<ref>{{cite web \|access-date=July 30, 2025 \|title=Google and Samsung are forever changing Android updates as we know them \|url=https://www.androidauthority.com/google-samsung-forever-changing-android-updates-3581811/ \|date=July 30, 2025 \|website=Android Authority \|first1=Joe \|last1=Maring}}</ref> {{TOC limit\|3}} Line 13 ⟶ 14: The project manager, Ryan Gibson, conceived using a [[confectionery]]-themed naming scheme for public releases, starting with Android 1.5 Cupcake. Google announced in August 2019 they were ending the confectionery theming scheme to use numerical ordering for future versions.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.blog.google/products/android/evolving-android-brand/ \|title=A pop of color and more: updates to Android's brand \|publisher=Google \|date=August 22, 2019 \|access-date=August 22, 2019 \|archive-date=September 2, 2019 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190902060330/https://www.blog.google/products/android/evolving-android-brand/ \|url-status=live }}</ref> The first release under the numerical order format was [[Android 10]], which was released in September 2019. In 2017, Google announced that [[Google Play]] would begin to require apps to target a recent Android version (or API level).<ref>{{cite web \|title=Improving app security and performance on Google Play for years to come \|url=https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2017/12/improving-app-security-and-performance.html \|first1=Edward \|last1=Cunningham \|date=December 19, 2017 \|access-date=June 30, 2020 \|website=Android Developers Blog \|archive-date=July 2, 2020 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702093301/https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2017/12/improving-app-security-and-performance.html \|url-status=live }}</ref> Since then, a new major Android version has been released in the second half of each year, and apps must target it by August 31 of the following year for new apps, or November 1 for app updates.<ref name="Target API">{{Cite web \|title=Target API level requirements for Google Play apps - Play Console Help \|url=https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/11926878 \|access-date=October 24, 2023 \|website=Google Support \|archive-date=January 14, 2024 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114134721/https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/11926878 \|url-status=live }}</ref> These requirements have expanded to [[Wear OS]], [[Android TV]], and [[Android Automotive OS]]. {\| class="wikitable" Line 23 ⟶ 24: ! Release date ! Latest security patch date<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Android Security Bulletins \|url=https://source.android.com/security/bulletin \|access-date=February 8, 2022 \|website=Android Open Source Project \|archive-date=January 14, 2024 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114134818/https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin \|url-status=live }}</ref> ! Latest [[Google Play Services]] version<ref>{{cite web \|title=Google System Release Notes \|url=https://support.google.com/product-documentation/answer/14343500 \|access-date=17 May 2024 \|archive-date=May 13, 2024 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240513094036/https://support.google.com/product-documentation/answer/14343500 \|url-status=live }}</ref> (release date) \|- \| [[Android 1.0]] Line 134 ⟶ 135: \| 20 \| June 25, 2014 \| N/A ~~\| {{dunno}}~~ \|- \| rowspan="2" \| [[Android Lollipop]] Line 155 ⟶ 156: \| September 29, 2015<ref name="ReferenceC">{{Cite web \|url=https://android.googlesource.com/platform/system/core/+/refs/tags/android-6.0.0_r1 \|title=refs/tags/android-6.0.0_r1 – platform/system/core – Git at Google \|website=android.googlesource.com \|access-date=May 19, 2021 \|archive-date=January 14, 2024 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114134721/https://android.googlesource.com/platform/system/core/+/refs/tags/android-6.0.0_r1 \|url-status=live }}</ref> \| August 2018 \| rowspan="1314" \|25.0631.3231 (~~February~~August 2025) \|- \| rowspan="2" \| [[Android Nougat]] Line 204 ⟶ 205: \| [[Android 12]] \| Snow Cone \| {{Version\|coo\|12}} \| 31 \| October 4, 2021 \| rowspan="52" \| ~~February~~March 2025 \|- \| [[Android 12L]] \| Snow Cone v2 \| {{version\|coo\|12.1}}{{efn\|name=A12.1\|12L launched as part of the March 2022 security update to supported Pixel devices. The factory images for March 2022 and subsequent updates display the version as 12.1.<ref name="FactoryImages">{{cite web \|access-date=March 31, 2022 \|title=Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices \|url=https://developers.google.com/android/images \|website=Google Developers \|archive-date=April 4, 2017 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170404151606/https://developers.google.com/android/images \|url-status=live }}</ref> The device's about page will still show the Android version as 12.<ref>{{cite web \|first1=Ron \|last1=Amadeo \|access-date=2023-03-08 \|title=Android 12L is official as "Android 12.1," rolling out now to Pixel phones \|url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/03/tablet-focused-android-12l-update-rolls-out-just-not-to-any-tablets/ \|date=March 7, 2022 \|website=Ars Technica \|archive-date=March 7, 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307232151/https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/03/tablet-focused-android-12l-update-rolls-out-just-not-to-any-tablets/ \|url-status=live }}</ref>}} \| 32 \| March 7, 2022 Line 220 ⟶ 221: \| 33 \| August 15, 2022 \| rowspan="4" \| August 2025 \|- \| [[Android 14]] \| Upside Down Cake<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Bradshaw \|first1=Kyle \|title=Android 14 gets official internal ~~codename…~~codename... Upside Down Cake \|url=https://9to5google.com/2022/04/22/android-14-gets-official-internal-codename-upside-down-cake/ \|access-date=October 5, 2022 \|publisher=[[9to5Google]] \|date=April 22, 2022 \|archive-date=January 14, 2024 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114134822/https://9to5google.com/2022/04/22/android-14-gets-official-internal-codename-upside-down-cake/ \|url-status=live }}</ref> \| {{Version\|co\|14}} \| 34 Line 228 ⟶ 230: \|- \| [[Android 15]] \| Vanilla Ice Cream<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Cantisano \|first1=Timi \|title=Android 15 dessert-themed codename revealed as 'Vanilla Ice Cream' \|url=https://www.xda-developers.com/android-15-vanilla-ice-cream/ \|access-date=27 April 2023 \|work=[[XDA Developers]] \|date=3 March 2023 \|language=en \|archive-date=April 27, 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427135948/https://www.xda-developers.com/android-15-vanilla-ice-cream/ \|url-status=live }}</ref> \| {{Version\|cco\|15}} \| 35 \| September 3, 2024 \|- \| [[Android 16]] \| Baklava<ref>{{cite web \|last1=McCullough \|first1=Matthew \|title=The First Developer Preview of Android 16 \|url=https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2024/11/the-first-developer-preview-android16.html \|website=Android Developers Blog \|access-date=25 November 2024 \|date=18 November 2024 \|archive-date=November 21, 2024 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241121185224/https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2024/11/the-first-developer-preview-android16.html \|url-status=live }}</ref> \| {{Version\|c\|16}} \| {{Version\|cp\|16}} Beta 2<ref name="A16RN">{{cite web \|title=Release notes \|url=https://developer.android.com/about/versions/16/release-notes \|website=Android Developers \|access-date=25 November 2024 \|date=19 November 2024}}</ref> \| 36 \| ~~February~~June 1310, 2025~~<ref name="A16RN" />~~ ~~\| February 2025<ref name="A16RN" />~~ ~~\| 25.04.30 (January 2025)<ref name="A16RN" />~~ \|- \| colspan="7" \| {{Version\|l\|show=111110}} Line 265: * [[Android Market]], allowing application downloads and updates through the Market application. * [[Web browser]] to show, zoom and pan full [[HTML]] and [[XHTML]] web pages – multiple pages show as windows ("cards").<ref name="Engadget">{{cite news \|url=https://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/t-mobile-g1-review-part-2-software-and-wrap-up/ \|title=T-Mobile G1 review, part 2: software and wrap-up \|first=Joshua \|last=Topolsky \|publisher=Engadget \|date=October 16, 2008 \|access-date=June 28, 2013 \|archive-date=July 31, 2017 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731231733/https://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/t-mobile-g1-review-part-2-software-and-wrap-up/ \|url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Release features – Android 1.0">{{cite web \|url=https://sites.google.com/a/android.com/opensource/release-features---android-1-0 \|title=Release features – Android 1.0 \|year=2008 \|access-date=February 7, 2013 \|archive-date=September 19, 2019 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190919041651/https://www.google.com/a/android.com/ServiceLogin?service=jotspot&passive=1209600&continue=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.google.com%2Fa%2Fandroid.com%2Fopensource%2Frelease-features---android-1-0&followup=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.google.com%2Fa%2Fandroid.com%2Fopensource%2Frelease-features---android-1-0&ul=1 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> * Camera support – however, this version lacked the option to change the camera's resolution, white balance, quality, etc.<ref name="T-Mobile G1 Google Android Phone">{{cite news \|publisher=PC Magazine \|url=https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2331003,00.asp \|title=T-Mobile G1 (Google Android Phone) \|first=Sascha \|last=Segan \|date=October 16, 2008 \|access-date=February 6, 2013 \|archive-date=May 30, 2013 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130530160849/http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2331003,00.asp \|url-status=live }}</ref> * Folders allowing the grouping of a number of application icons into a single folder icon on the Home screen.<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.androidauthority.com/folders-on-the-android-desktop-and-how-to-rename-them-466/ \|title=Folders on the Android desktop, and how to rename them \|publisher=Android Authority \|first=Darcy \|last=LaCouvee \|date=October 17, 2008 \|access-date=June 28, 2013 \|archive-date=May 18, 2013 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130518172012/http://www.androidauthority.com/folders-on-the-android-desktop-and-how-to-rename-them-466/ \|url-status=live }}</ref> * Access to web email servers, supporting [[POP3]], [[IMAP4]], and [[SMTP]].<ref name="Release features – Android 1.0"/> Line 394: * Improved [[Google Maps]] 3.1.2. * MotionEvent class enhanced to track multi-touch events.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Android 2.0 API Changes Summary \|url=http://developer.android.com/sdk/android-2.0.html#api-changes \|access-date=March 6, 2010 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091030044736/http://developer.android.com/sdk/android-2.0.html \|archive-date=October 30, 2009 \|url-status=live}}</ref> * [[Force Touch\|Pressure-sensitive touch]] support in [[application programming interface\|API]], even though no according hardware existed at that time.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Force Touch? Android has had that for years \|url=https://pocketnow.com/force-touch-android-has-had-that-for-years \|website=Pocketnow \|access-date=June 13, 2021 \|date=September 7, 2015 \|archive-date=June 13, 2021 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613183953/https://pocketnow.com/force-touch-android-has-had-that-for-years \|url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=MotionEvent § getPressure() \|url=https://developer.android.com/reference/android/view/MotionEvent.html#getPressure() \|website=Android Developers \|language=en \|access-date=June 13, 2021 \|archive-date=June 13, 2021 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613183953/https://developer.android.com/reference/android/view/MotionEvent.html#getPressure() \|url-status=live }}</ref> * Addition of live wallpapers, allowing the animation of home-screen background images to show movement. \|} Line 572: {{Anchor\|Android 3.0\|Android Honeycomb\|Honeycomb\|Android 3\|3.0}} On February 22, 2011, the Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) SDK – the first [[tablet computer\|tablet]]-only Android update – was released, based on Linux kernel 2.6.36.<ref name="honeycomb-highlights"/><ref name="honeycomb-sneak-peek">{{cite web \|url=http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2011/01/sneak-peak-of-android-30-honeycomb.html \|title=A Sneak Peek of Android 3.0, Honeycomb \|first=Andy \|last=Rubin \|publisher=Google Mobile Blog \|date=January 5, 2011 \|access-date=January 5, 2011 \|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110108061358/http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2011/01/sneak-peak-of-android-30-honeycomb.html \|archive-date=January 8, 2011 \|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="3.0-release">{{cite web \|url=http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2011/02/final-android-30-platform-and-updated.html \|title=Final Android 3.0 Platform and Updated SDK Tools \|author=Xavier Ducrohet \|publisher=Android Developers Blog \|date=February 22, 2011 \|access-date=February 23, 2011 \|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110305143408/http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2011/02/final-android-30-platform-and-updated.html \|archive-date=March 5, 2011 \|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.anandtech.com/show/4150/googles-android-event-analysis/2 \|title=Google's Android Event Analysis \|author=Mithun Chandrasekhar \|publisher=AnandTech \|date=February 2, 2011 \|access-date=February 5, 2011 \|quote=I confirmed this with Google; Honeycomb, at least in the current form, will not be coming to non-tablet devices. \|archive-date=February 5, 2011 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110205210127/http://www.anandtech.com/show/4150/googles-android-event-analysis/2 \|url-status=~~live~~dead }}</ref> The first device featuring this version, the [[Motorola Xoom]] tablet, was released on February 24, 2011.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.engadget.com/2011/01/26/motorola-atrix-4g-and-xoom-tablet-launching-at-the-end-of-februa/ \|title=Motorola Atrix 4G and Xoom tablet launching at the end of February, Droid Bionic and LTE Xoom in Q2 \|author=Nilay Patel \|publisher=Engadget \|date=January 26, 2011 \|access-date=February 5, 2011 \|archive-date=February 4, 2011 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110204085801/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/26/motorola-atrix-4g-and-xoom-tablet-launching-at-the-end-of-februa? \|url-status=live }}</ref> The update's features included:<ref name="honeycomb-highlights">{{cite web \|url=http://developer.android.com/sdk/android-3.0-highlights.html \|title=Android 3.0 Platform Highlights \|publisher=Android Developers \|access-date=February 23, 2011 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110216200154/http://developer.android.com/sdk/android-3.0-highlights.html \|archive-date=February 16, 2011 \|url-status=dead}}</ref> {\| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;" Line 601: * HTTPS stack improved with [[Server Name Indication]] (SNI). * [[Filesystem in Userspace]] (FUSE; kernel module). * Disallows applications from having to write access to secondary storage (memory cards on devices with internal primary storage) outside of designated, application-specific directories. Full access to primary internal storage is still allowed through a separate application-level permission.<ref name="anandtech-sdkitkat">{{cite web \|last=Ho \|first=Joshua \|title=Examining MicroSD changes in Android 4.4 \|url=http://www.anandtech.com/show/7859/examining-microsd-changes-in-android-44 \|work=Anandtech \|access-date=March 28, 2014 \|archive-date=March 28, 2014 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140328131328/http://anandtech.com/show/7859/examining-microsd-changes-in-android-44 \|url-status=~~live~~dead }}</ref><ref name="androidpolice-sdcards">{{cite web \|url=http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/02/17/external-blues-google-has-brought-big-changes-to-sd-cards-in-kitkat-and-even-samsung-may-be-implementing-them/ \|title=External Blues: Google Has Brought Big Changes To SD Cards In KitKat, And Even Samsung Is Implementing Them \|date=February 17, 2014 \|author=Cody Toombs \|access-date=February 20, 2014 \|publisher=Android Police \|archive-date=February 21, 2014 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221100831/http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/02/17/external-blues-google-has-brought-big-changes-to-sd-cards-in-kitkat-and-even-samsung-may-be-implementing-them/ \|url-status=live }}</ref> \|} Line 673: {{anchor\|Android 4.0\|Ice Cream Sandwich\|Android Ice Cream Sandwich\|Android 4\|4.0}} The SDK for Android 4.0.1 (Ice Cream Sandwich), based on Linux kernel 3.0.1,<ref>{{cite web \|last=Maroger \|title=Ice Cream Sandwich Runs on Linux Kernel 3.0.1 \|url=http://fineoils.blogspot.com/2011/10/ice-cream-sandwich-runs-on-linux-kernel.html#!/2011/10/ice-cream-sandwich-runs-on-linux-kernel.html \|publisher=[[Blogspot]] \|work=Fine Oils \|date=October 19, 2011 \|access-date=July 24, 2013 \|archive-date=September 26, 2013 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130926170532/http://fineoils.blogspot.com/2011/10/ice-cream-sandwich-runs-on-linux-kernel.html#!/2011/10/ice-cream-sandwich-runs-on-linux-kernel.html \|url-status=live }}</ref> was publicly released on October 19, 2011.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://socialbarrel.com/android-4-0-ice-cream-sandwich-sdk-now-available/24093/ \|title=Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich SDK Now Available \|publisher=Social Barrel \|first=Francis \|last=Rey \|date=October 19, 2011 \|access-date=July 24, 2013 \|archive-date=September 8, 2013 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130908152338/http://socialbarrel.com/android-4-0-ice-cream-sandwich-sdk-now-available/24093/ \|url-status=live }}</ref> Google's Gabe Cohen stated that Android 4.0 was "theoretically compatible" with any Android 2.3.x device in production at that time.<ref>{{cite news \|url=https://www.engadget.com/2011/10/19/google-confirms-nexus-s-will-get-ice-cream-sandwich-for-real/ \|title=Google confirms Nexus S will get Ice Cream Sandwich – for real this time (Gingerbread devices, too) \|publisher=Engadget \|first=Tim \|last=Stevens \|date=October 19, 2011 \|access-date=July 24, 2013 \|archive-date=August 25, 2013 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130825184314/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/19/google-confirms-nexus-s-will-get-ice-cream-sandwich-for-real/ \|url-status=live }}</ref> The [[source code]] for Android 4.0 became available on November 14, 2011.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.androidguys.com/2011/11/15/ice-cream-sandwich-source-code-released-custom-roms-inevitable/ \|title=Ice Cream Sandwich source code released, custom ROMs inevitable \|publisher=AndroidGuys \|first=Vincent \|last=Messina \|date=November 15, 2011 \|access-date=July 24, 2013 \|archive-date=September 22, 2013 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130922033259/http://www.androidguys.com/2011/11/15/ice-cream-sandwich-source-code-released-custom-roms-inevitable/ \|url-status=dead }}</ref> Ice Cream Sandwich was the last version to officially support [[Adobe Systems]]' [[Flash player#Mobile platforms\|Flash player]].<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.webpronews.com/today-is-the-last-day-to-get-flash-for-android-2012-08 \|title=Today Is The Last Day To Get Flash For Android \|publisher=WebProNews \|date=August 14, 2012 \|access-date=February 7, 2013 \|archive-date=January 30, 2013 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130130212639/http://www.webpronews.com/today-is-the-last-day-to-get-flash-for-android-2012-08 \|url-status=live }}</ref> The update introduced numerous new features:<ref name="ics-release">{{cite web \|url=https://www.engadget.com/2011/10/18/android-4-0-ice-cream-sandwich-now-official/ \|title=Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich now official, includes revamped design, enhancements galore \|publisher=Engadget \|first=Brad \|last=Molen \|date=October 19, 2011 \|access-date=October 19, 2011 \|archive-date=January 14, 2024 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114141807/https://tag.idsync.analytics.yahoo.com/sp-frame.html?referrer=https%3A//opus.analytics.yahoo.com/tag/opus-frame.html%3Freferrer%3Dhttps%3A//www.engadget.com/2011-10-18-android-4-0-ice-cream-sandwich-now-official.html%26tbla_id%3D291617d0-ae7b-4f64-a3ab-2d9c87337e65-tuctc9d729d%26gam_id%3Dy-Dg48dZ5E2uL0jTg1pU87JdyUKqk5Bqxu%7EA%26axids%3Dgam%3Dy-Dg48dZ5E2uL0jTg1pU87JdyUKqk5Bqxu%7EA%26dv360%3DeS1xMElGWXRORTJ1RWJBTHF3SFM2Tl9kRWV1bVE4cnB0b35B%26ydsp%3Dy-sZGCizFE2uJUefsPeUXcKYwdxKNrsV3C%7EA%26gdpr%3Dfalse%26gdpr_consent%3D%26gpp%3DDBABBg%7EBVoIgACA.QA%26gpp_sid%3D8%26us_privacy%3D1YNN%26reset_idsync%3D1 \|url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|url=http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19736_7-20122331-251/ice-cream-sandwich-adds-tons-of-new-features/?tag=mncol;txt \|title=Ice Cream Sandwich adds tons of new features \|publisher=CNET \|first=Kent \|last=German \|date=October 18, 2011 \|access-date=July 24, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=https://techcrunch.com/2011/10/18/a-quick-ice-cream-sandwich-feature-rundown/ \|title=A Quick Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Feature Rundown \|publisher=Tech Crunch \|first=Chris \|last=Velazco \|date=October 18, 2011 \|access-date=July 24, 2013 \|archive-date=July 28, 2013 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130728060204/http://techcrunch.com/2011/10/18/a-quick-ice-cream-sandwich-feature-rundown/ \|url-status=live }}</ref> {\| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;" Line 815: \| November 13, 2012<ref name="Jelly Bean 4.2">[https://www.theverge.com/2012/10/29/3569244/android-4-2-new-features-miracast-gesture-keyboard-multiple-users-photo-sphere "Android 4.2 adds gestue typing, wireless TV display, multiple user support on tablets, and more"] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114141804/https://www.theverge.com/2012/10/29/3569244/android-4-2-new-features-miracast-gesture-keyboard-multiple-users-photo-sphere \|date=January 14, 2024 }}. ''[[The Verge (website)\|The Verge]]''. October 29, 2012. Retrieved October 29, 2012.</ref> \| * [[Lock screen]] improvements, including widget support (removed again in 2014, reintroduced again in 2024)<ref name="CWnostalgia"/> and the ability to swipe directly to the camera.<ref>[http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/android-4-2-jelly-bean-brings-all-new-photography-powers-1108294 "Android 4.2 Jelly Bean brings all-new photography powers"] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121030113843/http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/android-4-2-jelly-bean-brings-all-new-photography-powers-1108294 \|date=October 30, 2012 }}. TechRadar.com. October 29, 2012. Retrieved November 12, 2012.</ref> * Notification power controls ("Quick Settings"). * "Daydream" [[screensaver]]s, showing information when idle or docked (later renamed to "screen saver" following the launch of the unrelated [[Google Daydream]] VR platform in 2016).<ref name="CWnostalgia"/> * Multiple user accounts (tablets only). * Rewritten [[Bluetooth stack]], switching from [[Bluez]] to [[Broadcom]] open source [[BlueDroid]],<ref name="anand1">{{cite web \|url=http://www.anandtech.com/show/6965/the-next-version-of-android-some-of-whats-coming \|title=The Next Version of Android – Some of What's Coming \|website=anandtech.com \|first=Brian \|last=Klug \|date=May 19, 2013 \|access-date=October 28, 2014 \|archive-date=October 6, 2014 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006122815/http://www.anandtech.com/show/6965/the-next-version-of-android-some-of-whats-coming \|url-status=~~live~~dead }}</ref> allowing improved support for multiple displays and wireless display ([[Miracast]]). * Native [[right-to-left]], always-on [[Virtual Private Network\|VPN]] and application verification.<ref name="aosp-jb1">{{cite web \|title=Jelly Bean \|url=http://developer.android.com/about/versions/jelly-bean.html \|website=Android developer portal \|access-date=July 2, 2014 \|archive-date=January 28, 2013 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130128204124/http://developer.android.com/about/versions/jelly-bean.html \|url-status=live }}</ref> A new [[Near field communication\|NFC]] stack was added at the same time.<ref name="anand1" /> * Accessibility improvements: triple-tap to magnify the entire screen, pan and zoom with two fingers. Speech output and Gesture Mode navigation for blind users. Line 999: Android 5.0 "Lollipop" was unveiled under the codename "Android L" on June 25, 2014, during [[Google I/O]]. It became available as an official [[Over-the-air programming\|over-the-air]] (OTA) update on November 12, 2014, for select devices that run distributions of Android serviced by Google, including [[Google Nexus\|Nexus]] and [[Google Play edition]] devices. Its source code was made available on November 3, 2014.<ref name=PCWorldJun2014>{{cite web \|title=From Android L to Google Fit: All the new products and features from Google I/O \|url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/2367746/from-android-l-to-google-fit-all-the-announcements-from-google-i/from-android-l-to-google-fit-all-t.html \|publisher=PC World \|date=June 25, 2014\|access-date=June 26, 2014\|archive-date=June 26, 2014\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140626183451/http://www.pcworld.com/article/2367746/from-android-l-to-google-fit-all-the-announcements-from-google-i/from-android-l-to-google-fit-all-t.html\|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=Updated Android Lollipop Developer Preview image coming to Nexus devices in a couple of days \|url=http://www.phonearena.com/news/Updated-Android-Lollipop-Developer-Preview-image-coming-to-Nexus-devices-in-a-couple-of-days_id61780 \|publisher=PhoneArena.com \|date=October 15, 2014 \|access-date=October 16, 2014 \|archive-date=October 18, 2014 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141018090820/http://www.phonearena.com/news/Updated-Android-Lollipop-Developer-Preview-image-coming-to-Nexus-devices-in-a-couple-of-days_id61780 \|url-status=live }}</ref> Lollipop features a redesigned user interface built around a responsive [[design language]] referred to as "[[material design]]". Other changes include improvements to the notifications, which can be accessed from the lockscreen and displayed within applications as top-of-the-screen banners. Furthermore, Google made internal changes to the platform, with the [[Android Runtime]] (ART) officially replacing [[Dalvik virtual machine\|Dalvik]] for improved application performance, and with changes intended to improve and optimize battery usage, known internally as [[Project Volta]].<ref>{{cite web \|title=Google's new 'Material Design' UI coming to Android, Chrome OS and the web \|url=https://www.engadget.com/2014/06/25/googles-new-design-language-is-called-material-design/ \|website=Engadget \|date=June 25, 2014 \|access-date=June 26, 2014 \|archive-date=August 16, 2016 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816150431/https://www.engadget.com/2014/06/25/googles-new-design-language-is-called-material-design/ \|url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=We just played with Android's L Developer Preview \|url=https://www.engadget.com/2014/06/26/android-developer-preview-hands-on/ \|website=Engadget \|date=June 26, 2014 \|publisher=AOL \|access-date=June 26, 2014 \|archive-date=June 26, 2014 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140626162710/http://www.engadget.com/2014/06/26/android-developer-preview-hands-on/ \|url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=Google Reveals Details About Android L at Google IO \|url=http://www.anandtech.com/show/8207/google-reveals-details-about-android-l-at-google-io \|website=Anandtech \|access-date=June 26, 2014 \|archive-date=June 28, 2014 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140628013652/http://anandtech.com/show/8207/google-reveals-details-about-android-l-at-google-io \|url-status=~~live~~dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=A Closer Look at Android RunTime (ART) in Android L \|url=http://anandtech.com/show/8231/a-closer-look-at-android-runtime-art-in-android-l/ \|date=July 1, 2014 \|access-date=July 5, 2014 \|author=Andrei Frumusanu \|work=AnandTech \|archive-date=July 5, 2014 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140705022457/http://anandtech.com/show/8231/a-closer-look-at-android-runtime-art-in-android-l \|url-status=~~live~~dead }}</ref> {\| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;" Line 1,064: \| March 2, 2015<ref name="ReferenceB"/> \| * OEM Unlocking is on Developer options and can disable [[Anti-theft system\|Device protection]] even if device is reset in unauthorized access * None, Priority, All icons are showing on volume panel and Ring volume icon shows if Alarm or Media volume is currently adjusting. * Improvements and bug fixes to the Overview screen. * Ability to join Wi-Fi networks and control paired Bluetooth devices from quick settings. Line 1,144 ⟶ 1,146: \| August 22, 2016<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2016/08/taking-final-wrapper-off-of-nougat.html \|title=Taking the final wrapper off of Android 7.0 Nougat \|access-date=May 19, 2021 \|archive-date=January 14, 2024 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114142838/https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2016/08/taking-final-wrapper-off-of-nougat.html \|url-status=live }}</ref> \| * Support for file-based encryption.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://security.googleblog.com/2016/11/pixel-security-better-faster-stronger.html \|title=Pixel Security: Better, Faster, Stronger \|last1=Crowley \|first1=Paul \|last2=Lawrence \|first2=Paul \|website=Google Security Blog \|date=November 17, 2016 \|access-date=March 4, 2019 \|archive-date=March 6, 2019 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306042809/https://security.googleblog.com/2016/11/pixel-security-better-faster-stronger.html \|url-status=live }}</ref> * [[Unicode 9.0]] [[emoji]] and skin tone modifier support (and exposes a subset of [[ICU4J]] APIs).<ref name="emojipedia-70">{{cite web \|title=Android 7.0 Nougat Emoji Changelog \|url=http://blog.emojipedia.org/android-7-0-emoji-changelog/ \|website=Emojipedia \|date=August 22, 2016 \|access-date=February 2, 2017 \|archive-date=February 22, 2017 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170222042239/http://blog.emojipedia.org/android-7-0-emoji-changelog/ \|url-status=live }}</ref> * Ability to display color calibration. Line 1,168 ⟶ 1,170: * [[Vulkan (API)\|Vulkan 3D]] rendering API. * Multiple Device Locales<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/03/12/android-n-feature-spotlight-multiple-device-locales-are-now-supported-allowing-search-results-in-multiple-languages-and-other-goodies/ \|title=Android N Feature Spotlight: Multiple Device Locales Are Now Supported, Allowing Search Results In Multiple Languages And Other Goodies \|date=March 12, 2016 \|access-date=February 13, 2017 \|archive-date=February 14, 2017 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170214005239/http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/03/12/android-n-feature-spotlight-multiple-device-locales-are-now-supported-allowing-search-results-in-multiple-languages-and-other-goodies/ \|url-status=live }}</ref> * Discontinuation of Android Camera V1 API<ref name=CameraVersion>{{Cite web \|url=https://source.android.com/devices/camera/versioning \|title=Camera Version Support \|website=Android Open Source Project \|access-date=July 4, 2020 \|archive-date=July 4, 2020 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200704161717/https://source.android.com/devices/camera/versioning \|url-status=live }}</ref> * Restricted file system access<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://proclockers.com/review/list-of-all-android-operating-system-names-2020-update/ \|title=List of All Android Operating System Names (2020 Update) \|date=November 18, 2020 \|publisher=ProClockers \|access-date=November 24, 2020 \|archive-date=January 14, 2024 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114143419/https://gaminggorilla.com/list-of-all-android-operating-system-names-2020-update/ \|url-status=live }}</ref> \|} Line 1,210 ⟶ 1,212: \|- \| 7.1.1<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://blog.google/products/android/sweet-update-nougat-android-711/ \|title=A sweet update to Nougat: Android 7.1.1 \|date=December 5, 2016 \|website=Google Blog \|access-date=December 13, 2016 \|archive-date=December 13, 2016 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161213001345/https://blog.google/products/android/sweet-update-nougat-android-711/ \|url-status=live }}</ref> \| December 15, 2016<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://android.googlesource.com/platform/system/core/+/refs/tags/android-7.1.1_r1 \|title=refs/tags/android-7.1.1_r1 – platform/system/core – Git at Google \|website=android.googlesource.com \|access-date=May 19, 2021 \|archive-date=January 14, 2024 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114143448/https://android.googlesource.com/platform/system/core/+/refs/tags/android-7.1.1_r1 \|url-status=live }}</ref> \| * New set of [[emoji]]s adding different skin tones and haircuts to existing ones. Line 1,239 ⟶ 1,241: \| August 21, 2017 \| * Battery percentage displayed in the status bar, next to the battery icon * '''Project Treble''', the biggest change to the foundations of Android to date: a modular architecture that makes it easier and faster for hardware makers to deliver Android updates. * Picture-in-picture support. Line 1,275 ⟶ 1,278: ! style="width:87%;" \| Features \|- \| 8.1<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2017/10/android-81-developer-preview.html \|title=Google Blog \|website=android-developers.googleblog.com \|access-date=October 25, 2017 \|archive-date=October 25, 2017 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171025183103/https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2017/10/android-81-developer-preview.html \|url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://www.goandroid.co.in/android-8-1-developer-preview-arrives-pixel-nexus-devices/73184/ \|title=Android 8.1 developer preview arrives for Pixel and Nexus devices \|date=October 25, 2017 \|website=GoAndroid \|access-date=October 25, 2017 \|archive-date=January 14, 2024 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114143449/https://www.thegoandroid.com/android-8-1-developer-preview-arrives-pixel-nexus-devices/73184/ \|url-status=live }}</ref> \| December 5, 2017<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/12/android-8-1-oreo-goes-final-rolling-out-now-to-pixel-and-nexus-devices/ \|title=Android 8.1 Oreo goes final, rolling out now to Pixel and Nexus devices \|date=December 5, 2017 \|website=Ars Technica \|access-date=December 5, 2017 \|archive-date=January 2, 2018 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180102090441/https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/12/android-8-1-oreo-goes-final-rolling-out-now-to-pixel-and-nexus-devices/ \|url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2017/12/welcoming-android-81-oreo-and-android.html \|title=Welcoming Android 8.1 Oreo and Android Oreo (Go edition) \|author=Dave Burke \|date=December 5, 2017 \|access-date=December 5, 2017 \|archive-date=January 14, 2024 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114143856/https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2017/12/welcoming-android-81-oreo-and-android.html \|url-status=live }}</ref> \| * Neural networks API. Line 1,364 ⟶ 1,367: * Better support for [[biometric authentication]] in apps.<ref name="introducingqbeta" /> * Support for the [[Wi-Fi Protected Access#WPA3\|WPA3]] Wi-Fi security protocol.<ref name="introducingqbeta" /> * Support for [[Foldable smartphone\|foldable phone]]s.<ref name="introducingqbeta" /> * Support for Notification Bubbles.<ref name="qbeta2">{{cite web \|last1=Burke \|first1=Dave \|title=Android Q Beta 2 update \|url=https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2019/04/android-q-beta-2-update.html \|website=Android Developers Blog \|access-date=April 25, 2019 \|date=April 3, 2019 \|archive-date=January 14, 2024 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114144944/https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2019/04/android-q-beta-2-update.html \|url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="notificationbubbles">{{cite web \|title=Bubbles \|website=Android Developers \|url=https://developer.android.com/preview/features/bubbles\|access-date=April 25, 2019\|archive-date=April 10, 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190410052657/https://developer.android.com/preview/features/bubbles\|url-status=dead}}</ref> <!-- Replace the preview link with the final Bubbles link when Android Q is publicly released. --> * New system-wide dark theme/mode<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/look-and-feel/darktheme \|title=Dark theme \|website=Android Developers \|access-date=October 13, 2019 \|archive-date=January 14, 2024 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114144954/https://developer.android.com/develop/ui/views/theming/darktheme \|url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://9to5google.com/2019/10/10/google-dark-mode-apps-gallery/ \|title=Google Dark Mode app roundup: Everything available so far \|first=Ben \|last=Schoon \|work=9to5Google \|date=October 10, 2019 \|access-date=October 13, 2019 \|archive-date=January 14, 2024 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114144952/https://9to5google.com/2020/05/19/google-dark-mode-apps-gallery/ \|url-status=live }}</ref> Line 1,417 ⟶ 1,420: \| October 4, 2021 \| * Easier Wi-Fi sharing. * [[AVIF]] image support. * Material You, an updated design language based on [[Material Design]]. * Scrolling Screenshot.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Android 12 To Finally Bring Scrolling Screenshots \|url=https://techiai.com/android-12-to-finally-bring-scrolling-screenshots-how-it-would-work/ \|website=TechiAI \|date=August 15, 2021 \|access-date=October 20, 2021 \|archive-date=July 10, 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220710104625/https://techiai.com/android-12-to-finally-bring-scrolling-screenshots-how-it-would-work/ \|url-status=live }}</ref> * One Handed Mode.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Guide to enable One-Handed Mode on Android 12 \|url=https://www.gizmochina.com/2021/03/28/guide-to-enable-one-handed-mode-on-android-12/ \|website=Gizmochina \|date=March 28, 2021 \|access-date=October 20, 2021 \|archive-date=July 4, 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220704194900/https://www.gizmochina.com/2021/03/28/guide-to-enable-one-handed-mode-on-android-12/ \|url-status=live }}</ref> * [[Android Runtime]] (ART) module added to the updatable core OS components via Google Play, added functionality to existing modules.<ref name="Features">{{cite web \|title=Android 12 Features \|url=https://www.androidauthority.com/android-12-features-1195735/ \|website=androidauthority \|access-date=February 18, 2021 \|date=February 18, 2021 \|archive-date=August 3, 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220803160940/https://www.androidauthority.com/android-12-features-1195735/ \|url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="12preview">{{Cite web \|url=https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2021/02/android-12-dp1.html \|title=First preview of Android 12 \|access-date=March 19, 2021 \|archive-date=February 18, 2021 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210218180352/https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2021/02/android-12-dp1.html \|url-status=live }}</ref> * Area Magnification can zoom in any content on device.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Magnification feature now offers a useful floating window \|url=https://9to5google.com/2021/02/19/android-12-magnification-tweak~~/amp~~/ \|website=[[9to5Google]] \|date=February 19, 2021 \|access-date=October 20, 2021 \|archive-date=July 13, 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220713032843/https://9to5google.com/2021/02/19/android-12-magnification-tweak/amp/ \|url-status=live }}</ref> * "Extra Dim" is a faint level of brightness not accessible by the brightness scale.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Android 12 gets 'Extra Dim' \|url=https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/04/22/android-12-dp3-gets-extra-dim-and-no-thats-not-an-insult~~/amp~~/ \|website=Android Police \|date=April 22, 2021 \|access-date=October 20, 2021 \|archive-date=July 18, 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220718044005/https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/04/22/android-12-dp3-gets-extra-dim-and-no-thats-not-an-insult/amp/ \|url-status=live }}</ref> * Bold Text. * Greyscale. * A green dot at the top right of the screen shows when the camera or microphone is in use.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Raphael \|first1=J. R. \|title=How to take advantage of Android 12's new privacy options \|url=https://www.theverge.com/22634128/privacy-android-12-dashboard-apps-sensors \|website=The Verge \|access-date=1 April 2024 \|language=en \|date=20 August 2021 \|archive-date=April 1, 2024 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240401123146/https://www.theverge.com/22634128/privacy-android-12-dashboard-apps-sensors \|url-status=live }}</ref> * Option to choose precise or approximate ___location.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Android 12 features: Everything you need to know about Google's latest OS \|url=https://www.androidauthority.com/android-12-features-1195735/ \|website=Android Authority \|date=October 19, 2021 \|access-date=February 19, 2021 \|archive-date=August 3, 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220803160940/https://www.androidauthority.com/android-12-features-1195735/ \|url-status=live }}</ref> * Privacy Dashboard.<ref>{{cite web \|title=How to access and use the Android 12 Privacy Dashboard \|url=https://www.androidcentral.com/how-access-and-use-android-12-privacy-dashboard?amp \|website=Android Central \|date=September 21, 2021 \|access-date=October 20, 2021 \|archive-date=November 7, 2021 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107025705/https://www.androidcentral.com/how-access-and-use-android-12-privacy-dashboard?amp \|url-status=live }}</ref> * Gestures can work in immersive mode.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Android 12 fixes one of the most frustrating things about gesture navigation \|url=https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/02/18/android-12s-gestures-navigation-works-better-in-full-screen-and-immersive-views/ \|website=Android Police \|date=February 19, 2021 \|access-date=May 15, 2021 \|archive-date=July 6, 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706101016/https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/02/18/android-12s-gestures-navigation-works-better-in-full-screen-and-immersive-views/ \|url-status=live }}</ref> * Performance improvements to system services to improve transitions, power efficiency, and reduce app startup times.<ref>{{cite web \|title=What's new in Android 12 Beta \|url=https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2021/05/whats-new-in-android-12-beta.html \|website=Android Developers Blog \|access-date=July 22, 2021 \|language=en \|archive-date=June 22, 2021 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210622112036/https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2021/05/whats-new-in-android-12-beta.html \|url-status=live }}</ref> * Third party app stores now have the ability to update apps without constantly asking the user for permission.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=May 20, 2021 \|title=Android 12 will finally let alternative app stores update apps on their own \|url=https://www.xda-developers.com/android-12-alternative-app-stores-update-apps-background/ \|access-date=September 21, 2021 \|website=xda-developers \|language=en-US \|archive-date=June 22, 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220622223308/https://www.xda-developers.com/android-12-alternative-app-stores-update-apps-background/ \|url-status=live }}</ref> \|} Line 1,493 ⟶ 1,496: \| * Installation of apps designed to target Android versions and SDKs older than [[Android Marshmallow\|Marshmallow (6.0)]] is blocked to prevent malware.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Amadeo \|first=Ron \|date=February 8, 2023 \|title=Android 14 Preview 1 is out, will officially ban installation of old apps \|url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/02/android-14-preview-1-is-out-will-officially-ban-installation-of-old-apps/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208214958/https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/02/android-14-preview-1-is-out-will-officially-ban-installation-of-old-apps/ \|archive-date=February 8, 2023 \|access-date=February 8, 2023 \|website=[[Ars Technica]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Amadeo \|first=Ron \|date=February 8, 2023 \|title=22 Best Android 14 Features (New and Upcoming) \|url=https://beebom.com/best-android-14-features/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208214958/https://beebom.com/best-android-14-features/ \|archive-date=February 8, 2023 \|access-date=February 8, 2023 \|website=[[Beebom]]}}</ref> Font maximum size was increased to 200%, compared to 130% in previous versions<ref name=":1">{{cite web \|date=February 8, 2023 \|title=Features and APIs Overview \|url=https://developer.android.com/about/versions/14/features \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209000748/https://developer.android.com/about/versions/14/features \|archive-date=February 9, 2023 \|access-date=February 9, 2023 \|work=Android \|language=en}}</ref> Added lock screen customization options<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Thomas \|first=Dallas \|date=2023-06-07 \|title=Android 14's new lock screen customization is live in Beta 3 \|url=https://www.androidpolice.com/android-14-lock-screen-customization-beta-3/ \|access-date=2023-09-01 \|website=Android Police \|language=en \|archive-date=September 29, 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230929121229/https://www.androidpolice.com/android-14-lock-screen-customization-beta-3/ \|url-status=live }}</ref> expanded [[taskbar]] for larger screen devices<ref name=":3">{{cite web\|access-date=February 12, 2023\|author=((9to5Google))\|date=February 9, 2023\|language=en\|title=Android 14 Developer Preview 1: Top new features!\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqoo1WlZxF4\|work=YouTube\|archive-date=February 11, 2023\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211135814/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqoo1WlZxF4&ref=upstract.com\|url-status=live}}</ref> allows a phone to be configured as a [[webcam]] when plugged into a computer or another Android device<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Amadeo \|first=Ron \|date=2023-09-22 \|title=Android phones get PC webcam capabilities in the latest beta \|url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/09/android-phones-get-pc-webcam-capabilities-in-the-latest-beta/ \|access-date=2023-09-24 \|website=[[Ars Technica]] \|language=en-us \|archive-date=November 7, 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231107222643/https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/09/android-phones-get-pc-webcam-capabilities-in-the-latest-beta/ \|url-status=live }}</ref> added support for [[Ultra HDR]], to take and display [[high dynamic range]] photos with HDR compatible cameras and displays<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2023-10-04 \|title=Android 14: More customization, control and accessibility features \|url=https://blog.google/products/android/android-14/ \|access-date=2023-12-19 \|website=Google \|language=en-us \|archive-date=December 20, 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231220133941/https://blog.google/products/android/android-14/ \|url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Ultra HDR Image Format v1.0 \|url=https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/media/platform/hdr-image-format \|access-date=2023-12-19 \|website=Android Developers \|language=en \|archive-date=December 13, 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231213234503/https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/media/platform/hdr-image-format \|url-status=live }}</ref> rewritten parts of the Android's Settings app<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Bradshaw \|first=Kyle \|date=February 14, 2023 \|title=Google is gradually rewriting Android’s Settings app with Jetpack Compose \|url=https://9to5google.com/2023/02/14/android-14-settings-app-jetpack-compose/ \|access-date=April 14, 2024 \|website=[[9to5Google]] \|archive-date=April 20, 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230420064150/https://9to5google.com/2023/02/14/android-14-settings-app-jetpack-compose/ \|url-status=live }}</ref> improved Android's system processes' efficiency, which provides battery life improvements<ref name=":2">{{cite web \|author=Cosmos \|date=February 8, 2023 \|title=Android 14 First Developer Preview Available Now \|url=https://samlover.com/2023/02/08/android-14-first-developer-preview-available-now/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209130258/https://samlover.com/2023/02/08/android-14-first-developer-preview-available-now/ \|archive-date=February 9, 2023 \|access-date=February 9, 2023 \|language=en-US}}</ref> \|} Line 1,507 ⟶ 1,518: ! style="width:87%;" \| Features \|- \| 15.0 \| September 3, 2024 \| * Reintroduction of lock screen widgets on tablets, which were introduced in Android 4.2 and removed in Android 5.0.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Amadeo \|first=Ron \|date=2024-01-12 \|title=Android 15 might bring back lock screen widgets \|url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/01/it-looks-like-lock-screen-widgets-are-making-a-comeback-in-android-15/ \|access-date=2024-01-14 \|website=Ars Technica \|language=en-us}}</ref> * Google Advanced Factory Reset Protection to prevent the device to bypass the setup if stolen, and it requires the google account or unlock key to work again. \|} === Android 16 === {{Main\|Android 16}} Android 16 is the ~~upcoming~~sixteenth major release of [[Android (operating system)\|Android]]. The first Developer Preview of Android 16 was released on 19 November 19, 2024,<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Weatherbed \|first=Jess \|date=2024-11-19 \|title=Android 16 is now available for early testers \|url=https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/19/24300673/android-16-developer-preview-availability-release-timeline \|access-date=2024-11-20 \|website=The Verge \|language=en}}</ref> [[Google]] ~~expects~~released the ~~platform~~stable toversion ~~reach~~on ~~beta~~June ~~stage in January~~10, 2025 ~~with~~for aPixel ~~final release expected in Q2 2025~~phones.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=The First Developer Preview of Android 16 \|url=https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2024/11/the-first-developer-preview-android16.html \|access-date=2024-11-20 \|website=Android Developers Blog \|language=en}}</ref> {\| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;" Line 1,524 ⟶ 1,536: ! style="width:87%;" \| Features \|- \| 16 ~~DP1~~ \| ~~November~~June 1910, ~~2024~~2025 \| * Embedded photo picker * Health records * ~~privacy~~Privacy sandbox on ~~android~~Android.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=The First Developer Preview of Android 16 \|url=https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2024/11/the-first-developer-preview-android16.html \|access-date=2024-11-20 \|website=Android Developers Blog \|language=en}}</ref> \|- \| 16 QPR1 \| September 2025 \| * Material Expressive 3 * Battery icons are changed to Landscape icon and percentage showing inside the battery icon * Desktop mode if connected to Monitor/TV, Keyboard and Mouse \|} Line 1,537 ⟶ 1,556: The main hardware platform for Android is the [[64-bit computing\|64-bit]] [[ARM architecture family\|ARM architecture]] (i.e. [[ARMv8-A]]; previously the [[32-bit computing\|32-bit]] [[ARMv7]] architecture was supported and first ARMv5), with [[x86]]{{Efn\|Lowest supported x86 generation is the [[P6 (microarchitecture)\|P6 microarchitecture]], also called i686.<ref name="arch">{{cite web \|url=http://developer.android.com/ndk/guides/android_mk.html \|title=The syntax of the Android.mk build file \|website=developer.android.com \|access-date=June 14, 2015 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150610133143/http://developer.android.com/ndk/guides/android_mk.html \|archive-date=June 10, 2015}}</ref>}} and [[MIPS architecture\|MIPS]]{{Efn\|Supported is revision 1 of MIPS32<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/2900912/imagination-floats-sub100-mips-tablet-running-firefox-os.html \|title=Imagination floats sub-$100 MIPS tablet running Firefox OS \|first=Agam \|last=Shah \|publisher=IDG \|work=PC World \|date=March 23, 2015\|access-date=June 5, 2015\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150605161158/http://www.pcworld.com/article/2900912/imagination-floats-sub100-mips-tablet-running-firefox-os.html\|archive-date=June 5, 2015}}</ref> and revision 6 for 64-bit MIPS64<ref name="arch" />}} architectures also officially supported in later versions of Android. MIPS support has since been deprecated and support was removed in NDK r17.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://developer.android.com/ndk/guides/abis.html#mips64 \|title=ABI Management<!--  {{!}}  Android NDK-->\|website=Android Developers\|language=en\|access-date=August 17, 2018}}</ref> Android{{nbsp}}1.0 through 1.5 required a 2 megapixel camera with [[autofocus]] camera. This was relaxed to a [[Fixed-focus lens\|fixed-focus]] camera with Android{{nbsp}}1.6.<ref name="android-compatibility">{{cite web \|url=http://developer.android.com/guide/practices/compatibility.html \|title=Android Developers: Android Compatibility \|access-date = June 10, 2021 \|website=android.com \|url-status=live \|archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20131017081434/http://developer.android.com/guide/practices/compatibility.html \|archive-date = October 17, 2013}}</ref> Android 10 does not require a camera.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Android 10 Compatibility Definition \|url=https://source.android.google.cn/docs/compatibility/10/android-10-cdd?hl=en&utm_source=chatgpt.com \|access-date=6 May 2025}}</ref> In 2012, Android devices with [[Intel]] processors began to appear, including phones<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/mobile-phone-reviews/9314362/Orange-San-Diego-Intel-Android-mobile-phone-review.html \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/mobile-phone-reviews/9314362/Orange-San-Diego-Intel-Android-mobile-phone-review.html \|archive-date=January 11, 2022 \|url-access=subscription \|url-status=live \|title=Orange San Diego Intel Android mobile phone review \|last1=Warman \|first1=Matt \|date=June 7, 2012 \|work=The Daily Telegraph \|access-date=June 19, 2013}}{{cbignore}}</ref> and tablets. While gaining support for 64-bit platforms, Android was first made to run on 64-bit x86 and then on [[ARM64]].<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://developer.android.com/about/versions/lollipop.html \|title=Android Lollipop \|access-date = November 24, 2014 \|website=Android Developers \|quote=It's supported on ARM, x86, and MIPS architectures and is fully 64-bit compatible. \|url-status=live \|archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20141125084524/http://developer.android.com/about/versions/lollipop.html \|archive-date = November 25, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=http://techbeasts.com/how-to-check-which-of-the-processor-arm-arm64-or-x86-powers-your-smartphone/ \|title=How to check which of the Processor, ARM, ARM64 or x86, powers your smartphone \|date=April 16, 2016 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161127151623/http://techbeasts.com/how-to-check-which-of-the-processor-arm-arm64-or-x86-powers-your-smartphone \|archive-date=November 27, 2016}}</ref> Since Android{{nbsp}}5.0 Lollipop, 64-bit variants of all platforms are supported in addition to the 32-bit variants.