Android 1.6 Donut is a version of Android that was released on 15 September 2009, based on Linux kernel 2.6.29. Its predecessor was Android 1.5 Cupcake and its successor was Android 2.0 Eclair. Included in the update were numerous new features.
New Features
- Voice and text entry search enhanced to include bookmark history, contacts, and the web
- Ability for developers to include their content in search results
- Multi-lingual speech synthesis engine to allow any Android application to "speak" a string of text
- Easier searching and ability to view app screenshots in Android Market
- Gallery, camera and camcorder more fully integrated, with faster camera access
- Ability for users to select multiple photos for deletion
- Updated technology support for CDMA/EVDO, 802.1x, VPNs, and a text-to-speech engine
- Support for WVGA screen resolutions
- Speed improvements in searching and camera applications
- Expanded Gesture framework and new GestureBuilder development tool
- Free Google-powered turn-by-turn navigation
- Redisignened Android Market with all the latest apps.
Android 1.6 app compatibility:
Network Port Database supporting android 1.6 doughnut since May 20 2011.
NPR News support for android 1.6 doughnut ended on February 1 2012.
VirusTotal support for android 1.6 cupcake ended on June 12 2012.
GPSTest support for android 1.6 doughnut ended on June 21 2013.
Google TalkBack support for android 1.6 doughnut ended on July 30 2013.
Payment Module supporting android 1.6 doughnut since December 21 2013.
Dalvik Explorer supporting android 1.6 donut since January 1 2014.
Market support update wise for android 1.6 doughnut ended in September 2009 while functional support ended on June 30 2017.
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