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Android is a software stack that includes an operating system, middleware and key applications. While Google is the main actor which comes to mind, the Open Handset Alliance also collaborates on Android's development and release. The operating system is based on the Linux kernel, the specific versions depends on the platform version and is given in the table below.
There was previously two flavors of the platform. One targeted for small screens mainly mobile phones (all versions below 3.0), and one dedicated for tablets: Honeycomb Android 3.0. However not all Android tablets support this version (some tablets use the Android 2.x).
These two variants of the platform has been fusionned to a versatile and uniform platform since "Ice Cream Sandwich", which has been released in October 2011. It combines "Gingerbread" and "Honeycomb" versions in a cohesive platform for tablets and phones at the same time.
The latest version of the platform is now Jelly Bean or Android 4.1. It focus on speed and graphics smoothness while enabling new applications like Google Beam, Google Now and a better camera app.
Note: The market share figures are based on statistics using API level, so the percentage might gather several versions of the Android platform.
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The following comparison list the main differences between each versions of the android platform. Do not hesitate to contribute or comment to make this table as accurate as possible.
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