Android 1.0 & 1.1 Features


Android 1.0 (Alpha)

 Release Date : 23 Sept, 2008

API Level : 1

Features:

  • Android Market application download and updates through the Market application
  • Camera support 
  • Folders allowing the grouping of a number of application icons into a single folder icon on the Home screen
  • Access to web email servers, supporting POP3, IMAP4, and SMTP
  • Gmail synchronization with the Gmail application
  • Google Contacts synchronization with the People application
  • Google Calendar synchronization with the Calendar application
  • Google Maps with Street View to view maps and satellite imagery, as well as find local business and obtain driving directions using GPS
  • Google Sync, allowing management of over-the-air synchronization of Gmail, People, and Calendar
  • Google Search, allowing users to search the Internet and phone applications, contacts, calendar, etc.
  • Google Talk instant messaging
  • Instant messaging, text messaging, and MMS
  • Notifications appear in the Status bar, with options to set ringtone, LED or vibration alerts
  • Voice Dialer allows dialing and placing of phone calls without typing a name or number
  • Wallpaper allows the user to set the background image or photo behind the Home screen icons and widgets
  • YouTube video player
  • Alarm Clock, Calculator, Dialer (Phone), Home screen (Launcher), Pictures (Gallery), and Settings
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support


Android 1.1 (Beta)

 Release Date : 9 Feb, 2009

API Level : 2

Features:

  • Longer in-call screen timeout default when using the speakerphone, plus ability to show/hide dial pad
  • Details and reviews available when a user searches for businesses on Maps
  • Ability to save attachments in messages
  • Support added for marquee in system layouts



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