A brief history of Android smartphones

October 2008 T-mobile The first ever Android device.There were quirky design elements such as a swing-out keyboard and a “chin” 1.0 T-Mobile MyTouch 3G

July 2009 T-mobile First device with 1.5. Debuts with Exchange support 1.5 (cupcake) HTC Hero

October 2009 sprint The first CDMA Android phone.HTC Sense interface provided 1.5 samsung moment

October 2009 sprint The first Android handset with a slider design.Camera editing options were missing 1.5 motorola click

October 2009 T-mobile Debut of the MotoBlur interface.Motorola’s first Android smartphone 1.5 motorola droid

October 2009 verizon wireless First Verizon Android device and first Eclair debut 2.0 (Eclair) HTC Droid Eris

November 2009 verizon wireless One of the earliest mobile phones to offer multi-touch with pinch to zoom.First, the price range is less than $100. 1.5 Samsung Behold II

November 2009 T-mobile It uses Samsung’s TouchWiz interface and offers a new media player. Cannot upgrade after OS 1.6 1.5 HTC Nexus One

January 2010 T-mobile Sold unlocked through Google’s direct sales channels.First Android 2.1 smartphone 2.1 motorola diver

February 2010 verizon wireless The first device to debut with Donut.Called the droid’s “younger brother” 1.6 (donut) motorola backflip

March 2010 AT&T The first AT&T Android phone.It had an unwieldy design with a “backtrack” feature on the back. 1.5 Motorola Click XT

March 2010 T-mobile Upgrade to Cliq.Replaced physical keyboard with virtual keyboard and Swype 1.5 HTC Droid Incredibles

April 2010 verizon wireless “Super-fast” processor and built-in feature set. Winner of CNET’s Editors’ Choice Award 2.1 LG Alley

May 2010 verizon wireless LG’s Android debuts in the US. Includes LG Socialite app 2.1 HTC Evo 4G

June 2010 sprint America’s first 4G cell phone.Provides mobile hotspot functionality and HDMI port 2.1 My Touch 3G Slide

June 2010 T-mobile Update to original MyTouch 3G. Featuring T-Mobile’s custom interface 2.1 garmin phone

June 2010 T-mobile Robust GPS integration.Significantly improved compared to the previous generation of his G60 1.6 HTC Aria

June 2010 AT&T Based on the HD Mini design.Like most AT&T Android phones, downloading third-party apps was not allowed. 2.1 motorola droid x

July 2010 verizon wireless Offers extensive multimedia features and improved MotoBlur interface 2.1 motorola i1

July 2010 Nextel; Boost Mobile First Android device with iDEN and first device with prepaid carrier 1.5 samsung vibrant

July 2010 T-mobile Part of the Samsung Galaxy S series. It came with a full-length copy of “Avatar” 2.1 samsung captive

July 2010 AT&T Second Galaxy S phone. AT&T’s best Android product ever 2.1 samsung praises

July 2010 us cell phone First Android device for US Cellular.Positioned as a budget model 2.1 samsung intercept

July 2010 sprint Not compatible with Sprint’s 4G network.Positioned as a budget model 2.1 motorola droid 2

August 2010 verizon wireless It’s similar to the Droid X, but with a physical keyboard. First device shipped with Froyo 2.2 (froyo) samsung epic 4g

August 2010 sprint Only Galaxy S phones have a physical keyboard. Powered by Samsung’s TouchWiz 3.0 interface 2.1 Sony Ericsson Xperia X10

August 2010 AT&T Sony Ericsson’s first Android mobile phone.Timescape functions and UXP interfaces of featured companies 1.6 HTC Desire

August 2010 us cell phone Based on the Nexus One design. Second US cell phone 2.1 Sanyo Geo

August 2010 cricket wireless Sanyo/Kyocera’s first, Cricket Wireless’s first Android device 1.6 motorola charm

September 2010 T-mobile Square design with a spacious keyboard, but features a small and crowded display 2.1 Samsung’s charm

September 2010 verizon wireless The last Galaxy S series phone for the “big four” carriers. Features Bing search and maps 2.1 del aero

September 2010 AT&T Dell’s first Android smartphone, that’s it 1.5 T-Mobile G2

October 2010 T-mobile Update to original G1.The first T-Mobile phone built for the carrier’s HSPA+ network 2.2 samsung transformation

October 2010 sprint First handset with Sprint ID feature 2.1 Sanyo Geo

October 2010 sprint Sanyo Electric/Kyocera’s first Android device.Features of sprint ID 2.1 samsung intercept

October 2010 virgin mobile First Virgin Mobile Android phone 2.1 motorola flip out

October 2010 AT&T Square design with rotating opening 2.1 Rise of Huawei

October 2010 Cricket Wireless; Metro PCS Huawei’s first Android phone for the US market.The display has a 9-panel grid design 2.1 HTC Wildfire

October 2010 Artel Entry-level device at a bargain price 2.1 samsung mesmerize

October 2010 us cell phone Part of the Galaxy S series. Powered by Samsung’s TouchWiz 3.0 interface 2.1 T-Mobile MyTouch 4G

November 2010 T-mobile The next work in the MyTouch series. Supports T-Mobile’s HSPA+ network 2.2 LG Optimus T

November 2010 T-mobile The first device in LG’s entry-level Optimus series 2.2 motorola defy

November 2010 T-mobile Rugged design.Featuring an improved MotoBlur interface 2.1 LG Optimus S

November 2010 sprint Sprint’s Optimus model.Features of sprint ID 2.2 motorola droid pro

November 2010 verizon wireless Provides enhanced security features and mobile hotspots for business users 2.2 samsung continuum

November 2010 verizon wireless Part of the Galaxy S series. Features a second “ticker” display 2.1 LG Vortex

November 2010 verizon wireless Part of the Optimus series. Features Bing search and maps 2.2 motorola citrus

November 2010 verizon wireless Beginner Android device. Features Bing search and maps 2.1 motorola bravo

November 2010 AT&T Includes DLNA support.Featuring an improved MotoBlur interface 2.1 motorola flipside

November 2010 AT&T Slider design with physical keyboard.Featuring an improved MotoBlur interface 2.1 T-Mobile Comet

November 2010 T-mobile Free with 2-year contract.Available with prepaid plans 2.2 Motorola Droid 2 Global

November 2010 verizon wireless Similar to Droid 2, but with world roaming capabilities 2.2 LG Apex

November 2010 us cell phone Similar to Verizon’s LG Ally.Equipped with a full physical keyboard 2.1 LG Optimus M

November 2010 Metro PCS First Android device for MetroPCS.Part of the Optimus series 2.2 LG Optimus U

December 2010 us cell phone Free with 2-year contract.Part of the Optimus series 2.2 Samsung Nexus S

December 2010 T-mobile Nexus One follow-up. Provides stock Android interface. Sold unlocked.The first device with gingerbread 2.3 (Gingerbread) HTC Evoshift 4G

January 2011 sprint Follow-up to HTC Evo 4G. It has a compact design but comes with a physical keyboard. Cheaper than Sprint’s previous 4G phone 2.2 motorola click 2

January 2011 T-mobile First update to Cliq.Features a larger display and redesigned keyboard 2.2 LG Optimus V

February 2011 virgin mobile Yet another model in the Optimus line.Competitive pricing available without a contract 2.2 HTC Inspire 4G

January 2011 AT&T Mobile It offers a mobile hotspot and an excellent 8 megapixel camera.Operates on carrier’s HSPA+ network 2.2 samsung galaxy indulge

February 2011 Metro PCS Part of the Samsung Galaxy series. The first Android smartphone compatible with MetroPCS’s LTE network 2.2 Samsung Galaxy S 4G

February 2011 T-mobile I will update to Samsung Vibrant, but the battery will be bigger. Supports T-Mobile’s HSPA+ network 2.2 Motorola Atrix 4G

March 2011 AT&T It has a dual-core processor and supports carrier HSPA+ networks. Compatible with Motorola laptop docks 2.2 HTC Thunderbolt

March 2011 verizon wireless Supports Verizon’s 4G LTE network for incredibly fast data speeds.Voice and data can be distributed simultaneously 2.2 kyocera echo

April 2011 sprint Two screens can be combined to form one 4.7-inch display 2.2 samsung gem

April 2011 us cell phone Affordable device with compact design 2.2 samsung sidekick 4g

April 2011 T-mobile Reinventing the Sidekick line with familiar design and features. Supports T-Mobile’s HSPA+ network 2.2 samsung galaxy victory

April 2011 boost mobile Boost Mobile’s second Android smartphone.Comfortable design with minimal functionality 2.2 T-Mobile G2X

April 2011 T-mobile Winner of CNET Editor’s Choice. Equipped with a dual-core processor. HSPA+ support and clear display 2.2 HTC Droid Incredibles 2

April 2011 verizon wireless Update to Droid Incredible.Provides worldwide roaming 2.2 Casio G’zOne Commando

May 2011 verizon wireless It has a rugged design and an array of applications for outdoor enthusiasts. 2.2 samsung droid charging

May 2011 verizon wireless 4G LTE devices with longer battery life than ThunderBolt. 2.2 samsung refill

May 2011 sprint Made from recycled and recyclable materials. 2.2 samsung infuse 4g

May 2011 AT&T It is marketed as the thinnest smartphone available in the US. Compatible with AT&T’s “4G” network. 2.2 Samsung Nexus S 4G

May 2011 sprint Sprint’s version of the Nexus S adds WiMax support. 2.3 LG Phoenix

May 2011 AT&T Phoenix, another model in the Optimus series, is an entry-level device. 2.2 LG Thrive

May 2011 AT&T Thrive is the same as Phoenix, but is only available through AT&T’s prepaid service. 2.2 Motorola Droid X2

May 2011 verizon wireless Equipped with a qHD display and dual-core processor for faster performance. 2.2 Sony Ericsson’s Xperia Play

May 2011 verizon wireless Xperia Play is Sony’s long-awaited PlayStation Phone, which combines a phone and a game console. 2.3 HTC merge

June 2011 us cell phone Equipped with a SIM card slot for international roaming. It has a voluminous design. 2.2 LG Revolution VS910

June 2011 verizon wireless Verizon’s third LTE device has a great display and a 1GHz processor. Use Bing instead of Google. 2.2 HTC Sensation 4G

June 2011 T-mobile Winner of CNET Editors’ Choice. It offers a rich feature set and excellent performance. 2.3 pantech crossover

June 2011 AT&T/td> There is a physical keyboard, but only for entry-level functionality. 2.2 HTC Evo 3D

June 2011 sprint Upgrade to HTC Evo. It features a glasses-free 3D display that allows you to capture 3D photos and videos. 2.3 Motorola XPRT

June 2011 sprint Like the Droid Pro, it has a physical keyboard and enterprise-grade security features. 2.2 samsung gravity smart

June 2011 T-mobile It’s an update to Gravity T, offering a physical keyboard and slider design. 2.2 samsung darts t499

June 2011 T-mobile The definition of an entry-level smartphone, Dart is a free service. 2.2 LG Genesis US760

July 2011 us cell phone Based on the LG EnV series, the Genesis folds back to reveal a full keyboard. 2.2 HTC status

July 2011 AT&T “Facebook Phone” is hampered by a small landscape screen. 2.3 T-Mobile MyTouch 4G Slide

July 2011 T-mobile It has an 8-megapixel camera with great multimedia performance. 2.3 motorola droid 3

July 2011 verizon wireless Despite the improved keyboard, gingerbread, dual-core processor, and better camera, it’s not worth the upgrade. 2.3 Huawei M835 ideas

July 2011 sprint It runs standard Android and is reasonably priced, but may be too small for some users. 2.2 motorola titanium

July 2011 sprint Runs on the iDEN network. It supports Nextel’s Direct Connect, but not 3G. 2.1 motorola triumph

July 2011 virgin mobile Virgin Mobile’s best Android smartphone yet, with high-end features and fast performance. 2.2 Motorola Photon 4G

July 2011 sprint Sprint’s answer to the Moto Atrix, the Photon 4G offers just about every feature you could want, plus support for a ton of accessories. 2.3