Android version history : Android 1.0

The version history of the Android operating system began with the release of version 1.0 in September 2008. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google and the Open Handset Alliance. Android has seen a number of updates since its original release. These updates to the base operating system typically fix bugs and add new features. Generally, each version is developed under a code name based on a dessert item. The code names were released in alphabetic order: Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich.

Released 5 November 2007, SDK released 12 November 2007[3]
[edit] Android 1.0
HTC Dream (G1) introduced Android 1.0

Released 23 September 2008. The first Android device, the HTC Dream (G1), had these Android 1.0 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")Video
-Camera support, but no way to change resolution, white balance, quality, etc.
-Folders allow the grouping of a number of app icons into a single folder icon on the Home screen.
-Email provides access to email servers commonly found on the Internet and supports 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 get driving directions using GPS
-Google Sync allows management of over-the-air synchronization of Gmail, People, and Calendar
-Google Search of the internet and phone apps, contacts, calendar, etc
-Google Talk instant messaging
-Instant messaging, text messaging, and MMS
-Media Player enables managing, importing, and playing back but lacked video and stereo Bluetooth support
-Notifications appear in the Status bar – drag down to see details, also ringtone, LEDs and vibration options.
-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.
-Other supported features include: WiFi, and Bluetooth.