A Guide to Android Operating Systems

Android software is developed by Google and is regularly updated to include the latest innovations in design, technology and security, offering some great features that make it essential that you consider Android options when you buy mobile phones. Here are some insights into this operating system, as well as where to buy outright mobiles and get the best mobile phone plan in Australia.


The History of Android Software Versions
There are several iterations of Android operating systems, most of which will be well-known by a cute, desert-themed name. Here’s a quick run-down:
  • Android 1.5 – Launched on April 27, 2009 with the name Cupcake
  • Android 1.6 – Launched on September 15, 2009 with the name Donut
  • Android 2.0-2.1 - Launched on October 26, 2009 with the name Eclair
  • Android 2.2-2.2.3 – Launched on May 20, 2010 with the name Froyo
  • Android 2.3-2.3.7 – Launched on December 6, 2010 with the name Gingerbread
  • Android 3.0-3.2.6 – Launched on February 22, 2011 with the name Honeycomb
  • Android 4.0-4.0.4 – Launched on October 18, 2011 with the name Ice Cream Sandwich
  • Android 4.1-4.3.1 – Launched on July 9, 2012 with the name Jelly Bean
  • Android 4.4-4.4.4 – Launched on October 31, 2013 with the name KitKat
  • Android 5.0-5.1.1 – Launched on November 12, 2014 with the name Lollipop
  • Android 6.0-6.0.1 – Launched on October 5, 2015 with the name Marshmallow
  • Android 7.0-7.1.2 – Launched on August 22, 2016 with the name Nougat
  • Android 8.0-8.1 – Launched on August 21, 2017 with the name Oreo
  • Android 9.0 – Launched on August 6, 2018 with the name Pie
  • Android 10.0 – Launched on September 3, 2019 as the first version with no dessert nickname
A Guide to Android 10.0
Android 10.0 is one of the reasons to buy mobile phones from Samsung, Huawei and other Android device manufacturers.

This is the latest version of Android so far, and was launched on Google’s Pixel mobiles, as well as Xiaomi K20 Pro and Essential Phones. These updates roll out rather than being available to all Android users simultaneously, and it can take up to a year to get the updated operating system on an older mobile. When you buy an outright mobile, the newer it is, the more likely it is that Android 10.0 is available for that model. You can also check if it is available on different devices when you are choosing your best mobile phone plan from TeleChoice.

This update introduced some fantastic and sought-after features, including gesture navigation, which has similar controls to the version used on Apple devices. The Back button is now accessible by swiping inward from either side of the mobile’s display. It’s a gesture you quickly adapt to.

In addition, there’s a system-wide dark mode, which has been one of the most asked-for features in the past. Many apps have already added this functionality, which will be accessible once you download the updated software and activate dark mode in your settings.

This update also features better permission control, allowing you to customise app access to your data and location. There are better security features too, as this version of Android allows Google to push security patches directly to you through Google Play. If you’re looking to buy mobile phones, there’s are some good reasons to consider Android!

Buy Mobile Phones from TeleChoice – Affordable New and Refurbished Outright Mobiles as Well as the Best Mobile Phone Plans

Whether you are looking to buy outright mobiles or find the best mobile phone plan in Australia, the team at TeleChoice can assist you. With affordable new and refurbished outright mobiles, as well as the ability to add refurbished mobiles to the best mobile phone plans on the market, we make staying connected easier and more affordable than ever.

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