Android First Version and Its Features

Version,Released Date and Features of ANDROID:

Version: 1.0 (Application Programming Interface level1)

Release date: 23 September 2008

Features:

• Android Market application download and updates through the Market app
• Web browser to show, zoom and pan full HTML and XHTML web pages – multiple pages show as windows ("cards")
• Camera support – however, this version lacked the option to change the camera's resolution, white balance, quality, etc.
• Folders allowing the grouping of a number of app 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 app
• Google Contacts synchronization with the People app
• Google Calendar synchronization with the Calendar app
• Google Maps with Latitude and 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 apps, contacts, calendar, etc.
• Google Talk instant messaging
• Instant messaging, text messaging, and MMS
• Media Player, enabling management, importing, and playback of media files – however, this version lacked video and stereo Bluetoothsupport
• 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
• Other apps include: Alarm Clock, Calculator, Dialer (Phone), Home screen (Launcher), Pictures (Gallery), and Settings
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support