The history of Android: The evolution of the biggest mobile OS in the world

Ever noticed how old Android versions had dessert names 🍰📱 It started with Cupcake (v1.5), then rolled alphabetically through Donut, Eclair, Froyo (Frozen Yogurt), Gingerbread, and later classics like Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean, and KitKat. These names weren’t random — they were meant to be fun, memorable, and easy to associate with each version. But Google eventually stopped using dessert names because they didn’t translate well globally. In many countries, people had no idea w