Android 1.0-The First Android OS

September 23, 2008

The HTC Dream introduced Android 1.0.

Android 1.0, the first commercial version of the software, was released on September 23, 2008. The first Android device, the HTC Dream,incorporated the following Android 1.0 features:

• Android Market application download and updates through the Market app
• Web browser to show, zoom and pan full HTML and XHTML web pages – multiple pages show as windows ("cards")
• Camera support – however this version lacked the option to change the camera's resolution, white balance, quality, etc.
• Folders allowing the grouping of a number of app icons into a single folder icon on the Home screen.
• Access to web email servers, supporting POP3, IMAP4, and SMTP.
• Gmail synchronization with the Gmail app
• Google Contacts synchronization with the People app
• Google Calendar synchronization with the Calendar app
• Google Maps with Latitude and Street View to view maps and satellite imagery, as well as find local business and obtain driving directions using GPS
• Google Sync, allowing management of over-the-air synchronization of Gmail, People, and Calendar
• Google Search, allowing users to search the Internet and phone apps, 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
• Notifications appear in the Status bar, with options to set ringtone, LED or vibration alerts
• Voice Dialer allows dialing and placing of phone calls without typing a name or number
• Wallpaper allows the user to set the background image or photo behind the Home screen icons and widgets
• YouTube video player
• Other apps include: Alarm Clock, Calculator, Dialer (Phone), Home screen (launcher), Pictures (Gallery), and Settings.
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support