Android Cupcake (Android 1.5) represents one of the earliest versions of the Android mobile operating system, designed for touchscreen smartphones and tablets. It was released in April 2009 and marked the beginning of Android's alphabetical dessert naming convention.
Overview
Android is a well-known mobile operating system that especially operates touchscreen smartphones and tablets. Right from the start, Android is an open OS that can run almost any app or widget so you can do what you want to do.
Key Features of Android Cupcake
- Support for third-party virtual keyboards
- Widget framework for home screen customization
- Video recording capability
- Copy and paste functionality in web browser
- Animated screen transitions
- Auto-rotation support
Android Version History
Cupcake was among the first named Android versions, followed by:
- Android Donut (1.6)
- Android Eclair (2.0/2.1)
- Android Froyo (2.2)
- Android Gingerbread (2.3)
- Android Honeycomb (3.0)
- Android Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0)
- Android Jelly Bean (4.1-4.3)
- Android KitKat (4.4)
Platform Scale
The Android ecosystem has expanded to feature more than 1 million apps on Google Play, and thousands of Android devices, providing users substantial freedom in device selection and app availability.