What is Android

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Android is a Linux based operating system mainly created for mobile phones such as smartphone and tablet computers. Android operating system is also used in embedded systems such as networking equipment, smart TV systems including set top boxes and built in systems and various devices as varied as house hold appliances and wrist watches.

Android Inc was started in Palo Alto, California, United States on October 2003 by Andy Rubin. Google bought Android Inc on August 17, 2005. With 500000 new Android activation's a day, it is becoming the dominant player in mobile operating system and now majority of mobile device use Android Operating System in it.

Android Versions :

Android Released its  first version "Astro" on September 23, 2008 and since then it has been updating frequently which fixes bugs of previous versions and improves performance by adding new features. Below are the list of Android version released till date.

1. Astro was released on November 5, 2007

2. Bender was released On February 9, 2009

3. Cupcake was released on April 30, 2009

4. Donut was released On September 15, 2009

5. Eclair was released On October 26, 2009

6. Froyo was released On May 20, 2010

7. Gingerbread was released On December 6, 2010

8. Honeycomb was released On February 22, 2011

9. Ice Cream Sandwich was released on October 19, 2011

10. Jelly Bean was released on July 11, 2012

This are the Android versions released upto date and Each version after Astro and Bender is named in alphabetical order after a dessert or sweet treat, with "Cupcake" being the first and every update since following this naming convention.