Android's evolution through the years

27 May 2018
Now that we've had our first hands-on with the Google's Android P beta let's take a look back at how Google's Android has evolved over the years

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My first android experience was with 2.3 gingerbread. Android was fully matures and offered full functionality, I am glad I moved to Android at that time

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    • 31 May 2018

    Kiyasuriin, 31 May 2018As for your thought about making an OS, I remember I explai... moreWell we will se at least at android they know what they do.
    Instead of IOS where one person have no clue what other is doing :-)

      AnonD-731363, 30 May 2018Well i am such a clever guy yay :-)As for your thought about making an OS, I remember I explained it on one toe (not even a foot) that an OS is a software that requires HUNDREDS if not THOUSANDS of people to make one. The OS is the SOUL of the device. And an improper coding can very quickly break the device. And have no support.
      Maybe KirinOS will be a good rival to Android. I'm curious

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        • 30 May 2018

        Kiyasuriin, 30 May 2018You guessed right! :DWell i am such a clever guy yay :-)

          AnonD-731363, 30 May 2018Well i dont know but i can guess android. Who should like... moreYou guessed right! :D

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            • 30 May 2018

            Kiyasuriin, 27 May 2018As a developer for mobile OSes I had to carry every device ... moreWell i dont know but i can guess android.
            Who should like IOS? The OS which restrict you from almost everything.
            If i were such clever guy i should make own OS but thats too much work and skill also experience which i dont have so ive sticked to best whats possible to get on the market which is Android.
            Even blackberry had own OS and sticked to Android they knew why.
            Soon even apple will stick to android because too much bugs and laggs.

              Ive had android since Froyo, Xperia Play, my 2nd android "I forgot the budget samsung i got before" and now im on Mi Mix 2.

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                • Anonymous
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                • 28 May 2018

                Anonymous, 28 May 2018Lol Android doesn't get smooth after much update.. What are... moreSony XZ2 is good example which beats iPhone X by miles. So don't be blind fanboy.

                  gollygeewillikers, 28 May 2018Because Android is open source and gives app developers inc... moreBut without apple's ideas. Google won't improved.

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                    • Anonymous
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                    • 28 May 2018

                    Anonymous, 27 May 2018You don't feel it but it is right. A big is fixed it means ... moreLol Android doesn't get smooth after much update.. What are you smoking?

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                      • 28 May 2018

                      Android gone a long way... No doubt, from the heavily cluttered UI to smooth friendly experience

                      I kinda miss the gallery app on gingerbread though

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                        • U2c
                        • 28 May 2018

                        Excellent compilation. Worth reading, Even we do not use all the features what each android updates gives us, still expectation are always high.

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                          • 28 May 2018

                          gollygeewillikers, 28 May 2018Because Android is open source and gives app developers inc... moreheh eh

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                            • 28 May 2018

                            I have used android since v 2.3 till 8.1 and i can say that progress of android in just 8 years is outstanding.

                              Because Android is open source and gives app developers incentive, in any given year I could do ten things with my Android phone that iOS can't do. I can still say that today honestly. Using a Pixel 2 and loving the OS, camera, and custom UI. I do hate losing a headphone jack, and I'm sad Android supports the notch, both are terrible Apple ideas. Google needs to ignore Apple instead of emulating them, it's never good for us.

                                Kiyasuriin, 27 May 2018As a developer for mobile OSes I had to carry every device ... moreGlad to be an Android user though!

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                                  • Anonymous
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                                  • 28 May 2018

                                  I've been on 6.0 Marshmallow since 2016... Waiting for Android P & R in 2019.

                                    Great job gathering all that info on this article GSMA guys! ;3

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                                      • Yay_Nic
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                                      • 28 May 2018

                                      Hehe I still use my Blu Dash 3.5 Ce with its Android 4.4.2 Is soooo old but still works with plenty of APK´s in PlayStore... The Android´s list above maked me remember how old is my little Blu....

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                                        • Anonymous
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                                        • 27 May 2018

                                        Anonymous, 27 May 2018Are they rising? That means if you compare iOS 11.1 to iOS ... moreYou don't feel it but it is right. A big is fixed it means another new one is there. Also it becomes slower after some updates. Android managed to get more and more smooth.

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