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Android - 1 - Introduction

Android is a Linux-based Operating System by Google, which provides a rich application framework and helps in developing interactive applications.

First OS version was introduced in 2007 and its versions are named in alphabetical order ranging from A-P.

Below are names of all Android Versions from A-P :-
A - Alpha
B - Beta
C - Cupcake
D - Donut
E - Eclair
F - Froyo
G - Gingerbread
H - Honeycomb
I - Ice-cream Sandwich
J - Jelly Bean
K - Kit Kat
L - Lollipop
M - Marshmallow
N - Nougat
O - Oreo
P - Pie

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