Tech History: Early Android versions were named in alphabetical order after desserts!

For years, Android updates weren’t just numbered—they were deliciously named after desserts. Starting with Android 1.5 “Cupcake,” each version followed an alphabetical pattern.

Public Release Names:

• Cupcake: Android 1.5

• Donut: Android 1.6

• Eclair: Android 2.0-2.1

• Froyo: Android 2.2

• Gingerbread: Android 2.3

• Honeycomb: Android 3.0-3.2

• Ice Cream Sandwich: Android 4.0

• Jelly Bean: Android 4.1-4.3

• KitKat: Android 4.4

• Lollipop: Android 5.0-5.1

• Marshmallow: Android 6.0

• Nougat: Android 7.0-7.1

• Oreo: Android 8.0-8.1

• Pie: Android 9

• Android 10: Formerly known as Android Q, this was the first version to drop the dessert naming convention. 

Internal Codenames (Dessert-Themed):

• Quince Tart: Android 10

• Red Velvet Cake: Android 11

• Snow Cone: Android 12

• Tiramisu: Android 13

• Upside Down Cake: Android 14

• Vanilla Ice Cream: Android 15

• Baklava: Android 16 

These sweet names added personality to the platform and became a fun tradition for users and developers alike.