The latest version of Android OS is 12, released in October 2021. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google. It is based on the Linux kernel and designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Every other Android version has been named after either sweet or desserts. The following table represents the Android name, version and the year of release.
| Android Name |
Version |
Year of Release |
| Android 1.5 |
Android Cupcake |
2009 |
| 1.6 |
Donut |
2009 |
| 2.0-2.1 |
Eclair |
2009 |
| 2.2 – 2.2.3 |
Froyo |
2010 |
| 2.3 – 2.3.7 |
Gingerbread |
2010 |
| 3.0 – 3.2.6 |
Honeycomb |
2011 |
| 4.0 – 4.0.4 |
Ice Cream Sandwich |
2011 |
| 4.1 – 4.3.1 |
Jelly Bean |
2012 |
| 4.4 – 4.4.4 |
KitKat |
2013 |
| 5.0 – 5.1.1 |
Lollipop |
2014 |
| 6.0 – 6.0.1 |
Marshmallow |
2015 |
| 7.0 – 7.1.2 |
Nougat |
2016 |
| 8.0 – 8.1 |
Oreo |
2017 |
| 9.0 |
Pie |
2018 |
| 10.0 |
Quince Tart |
September 3, 2019 |
| 11.0 |
Red Velvet Cake |
September 8, 2020 |
| 12.0 |
Snow Cone |
October 4, 2021 |
