Android 1.0 was released on September 23, 2008, the very first commercial version of the software, this version was available for android device is HTC Dream.

Features

  • Allowing 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
  • 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 application 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 applications include: Alarm Clock, Calculator, Dialer (Phone), Home screen (Launcher), Pictures (Gallery), and Settings.
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support.