android ver Flashcards

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What year did Android make its official public debut?

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2008

This was with the release of Android 1.0.

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What key applications were included in Android 1.0?

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  • Gmail
  • Maps
  • Calendar
  • YouTube
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What was the significance of Android 1.5 Cupcake?

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It introduced the first on-screen keyboard and the framework for third-party app widgets.

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What major feature did Android 1.6 Donut add?

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Support for different screen sizes and resolutions.

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What improvement was introduced with Android 1.6 regarding camera functionality?

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Improved camera and camcorder integration.

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What was the first Android version to support text-to-speech?

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Android 2.0-2.1 Éclair.

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What features were significant in Android 2.2 Froyo?

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  • Bluetooth compatibility with docks
  • Portable WiFi hotspot
  • Speed and performance improvements
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Which Android version first introduced a visual identity with the color green?

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Android 2.3 Gingerbread.

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What was a notable feature of Android 3.0 Honeycomb?

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It introduced a ‘holographic’ user interface designed specifically for tablets.

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What does Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich allow users to do with notifications?

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Swipe away notifications and recent apps.

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What was a major feature introduced in Android 4.1 Jelly Bean?

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Expandable notifications.

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What does Android 4.4 KitKat optimize for better user experience?

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It is optimized to run on devices with a minimum of 512 MB of RAM.

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What was a key feature of Android 5.0 Lollipop?

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Redesigned user interface built with ‘material design’.

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What is a unique feature of Android 6.0 Marshmallow?

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It introduced the ‘Doze’ feature for battery optimization.

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Fill in the blank: Android 1.5 is also known as _______.

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Cupcake

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True or False: Android 2.0-2.1 Éclair was the first version to support multiple account support.

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True

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List three features of Android 2.3 Gingerbread.

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  • Improved copy and paste facility
  • Updated UI design
  • Video calling support
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What was introduced in Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich that improved camera performance?

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Better camera performance and high-resolution video recording.

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What does the ‘Project Butter’ feature in Android 4.1 Jelly Bean aim to improve?

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Smoother user interface performance.

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Fill in the blank: Android 4.4 KitKat was released on _______.

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September 3, 2013

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True or False: Android 5.0 Lollipop supports multiple SIM cards.

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True

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What unique feature does Android 4.4 KitKat have for voice commands?

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The ‘OK Google’ feature.

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What was the first Android version to feature ‘material design’?

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Android 5.0 Lollipop

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List two features of Android 3.0 Honeycomb.

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  • Support for multi-core processors
  • Simplified multitasking
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What significant user experience improvements were made in Android 6.0 Marshmallow?
Battery optimization and enhanced permissions management.
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What is the Android version 6 code name?
Marshmallow ## Footnote Android version 6 was also referred to as 'Macadamia Nut Cookie' before the official announcement.
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What notable feature was introduced with Android 6 (Marshmallow)?
Now On Tap ## Footnote This feature was designed to enhance screen-search capabilities.
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Which Android version introduced the support for fingerprint readers?
Android 6: Marshmallow
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What is the API level for Android version 7?
24
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What major functionality was introduced in Android 7 (Nougat)?
Native split-screen mode ## Footnote This allowed users to run two apps simultaneously.
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What significant product was launched alongside Android 7 (Nougat)?
Google Assistant ## Footnote It became a critical component of Android and other Google products.
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Which Android version was released in 2017?
Android 8: Oreo
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What modular effort was introduced with Android 8 (Oreo)?
Project Treble ## Footnote This aimed to simplify and expedite software updates for device manufacturers.
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What feature allows users to manage notifications more effectively in Android 8?
Notification channels and snooze notification
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What is the API level for Android version 9?
28
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What is a notable feature of Android 9 (Pie) related to user management?
Digital Wellbeing ## Footnote This included dashboard controls for app usage and Do Not Disturb options.
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What was the first Android version released without a dessert-themed name?
Android 10
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What significant change occurred in the interface of Android 10?
Completely swipe-driven navigation
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What is the API level for Android version 11?
30
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What privacy feature was enhanced in Android 11?
Expanded permissions system ## Footnote This allows users to grant permissions on a limited, single-use basis.
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What significant feature was introduced in Android 11 for media?
Native screen recording
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What is the internal code name for Android version 13?
Tiramisu
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Which Android version introduced an enhanced split-screen mode for tablets?
Android 13
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What is the API level for Android version 14?
32
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What was the internal code name for Android 14?
Upside Down Cake
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When was the first developer preview of Android 14 released?
February 8, 2023
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What devices launched with Android 14 in October 2023?
Google Pixel 8 series
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What major customization options does Android 14 include?
Completely changing the appearance of the lock screen and customizing shortcuts
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What is the API level for Android 14?
API 32
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What new feature related to wallpaper was introduced in Android 14?
AI-generated custom wallpaper creator
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On which devices is the AI-generated wallpaper creator initially available?
Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro
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What is the internal name of Android 15?
Vanilla Ice Cream
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When was Android 15 officially launched?
October 15, 2024
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When did Google technically release Android 15?
September 2024
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What was released in September 2024 related to Android 15?
Raw source code of the software
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What privacy feature allows users to hide applications in Android 15?
Private Space
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What improvements were made for foldable smartphones in Android 15?
Pin and unpin the task bar, create split-screen shortcuts
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What new option related to Bluetooth was introduced in Android 15?
Automatically reenables Bluetooth a day after being disabled
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What feature adjusts a phone’s vibration intensity based on the environment?
Pixel-specific Adaptive Vibration
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What is the API level for Android 15?
API 33
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Fill in the blank: Android 14 includes options for completely changing the appearance of the _______.
lock screen
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True or False: Android 15 was available on Pixel devices immediately after its source code release.
False