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Android 1.0 (API 1)

Android 1.0, the first commercial version of the software, was released on September 23, 2008.[34] The first commercially available Android device was the HTC Dream.[35] Android 1.0 incorporated the following features:
Version Release date Features
1.0 September 23, 2008
  • Android Market allowed application downloads and updates through the Market application.
  • Web browser to show, zoom and pan full HTML and XHTML web pages – multiple pages show as windows ("cards").[36][37]
  • Camera support – however, this version lacked the option to change the camera's resolution, white balance, quality, etc.[38]
  • Folders allowing the grouping of a number of application icons into a single folder icon on the Home screen.[39]
  • Access to web email servers, supporting POP3, IMAP4, and SMTP.[37]
  • Gmail synchronization with the Gmail application.
  • Google Contacts synchronization with the People application.
  • Google Calendar synchronization with the Calendar application.
  • Google Maps with Street View to view maps and satellite imagery, as well as find local businesses and obtain driving directions using GPS.[38]
  • Google Sync, allowing management of over-the-air synchronization of Gmail, People, and Calendar.
  • Google Search, allowing users to search the Internet and phone applications, contacts, calendar, etc.
  • Google Talk instant messaging.
  • Instant messaging, text messaging, and MMS.
  • Media Player, enabling management, importing, and playback of media files – however, this version lacked video and stereo Bluetooth support.[37][38]
  • Notifications appear in the Status bar, with options to set ringtone, LED or vibration alerts.[36][37][40]
  • Voice Dialer allows dialing and placing of phone calls without typing a name or number.[37]
  • Wallpaper allows the user to set the background image or photo behind the Home screen icons and widgets.
  • YouTube video player.[41]
  • Other applications include: Alarm Clock, Calculator, Dialer (Phone), Home screen (Launcher), Pictures (Gallery), and Settings.
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support.
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