Android 1.1 (Banana Bread)

Android 1.1, codenamed “Bender,” was released in February 2009 as the second version of the Android SDK. It followed the initial launch of the Android platform with the first Android phone. While Android 1.1 is considered obsolete today, it played a crucial role in shaping the Android ecosystem and enhancing the capabilities available to developers. Here are the key features introduced in Android 1.1:

1. Support for Soft Keyboards and Text Prediction: Android 1.1 introduced the ability to use soft keyboards, making text input more versatile and convenient. It also featured text prediction to assist users while typing.
2. Screen Orientation: Users gained the flexibility to switch between horizontal and vertical screen orientations, improving the overall user experience.
3. Saving States of Activities and Fragments: Developers could save the state of activities and fragments, enhancing the multitasking capabilities of Android applications.
4. Expanded Gesture Framework: Android 1.1 expanded the gesture framework, allowing developers to create more interactive and responsive apps.
5. Improved Camera and Gallery Capabilities: The update brought improvements to camera and gallery functionality, enhancing the quality of photos and the user’s ability to manage them.
6. Bluetooth A2DP Support: Android 1.1 added support for Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) over Bluetooth, enabling high-quality wireless audio streaming.
7. Copy/Paste Functionality: Users could now easily copy and paste content, improving the handling of text and data.
8. Expanded Languages and Locales: Android’s language and locale support expanded, making the platform more accessible and user-friendly for people worldwide.

Android 1.1 had a relatively short lifespan and was quickly succeeded by Android 1.5 Cupcake, which introduced even more significant updates. While it may not have achieved widespread usage, Android 1.1 represented an incremental step forward as the Android platform continued to evolve rapidly during its early years. It’s worth noting that this version was specifically released for the T-Mobile G1 device.