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Old 16-01-2013, 13:37
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Just wondered why the updates seem to be named the way they are & not like Android 4.1 or something?
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Old 16-01-2013, 13:52
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Its just a google thing, all Android operating systems are named after desserts. And, just in case that wasn't nerdy enough for you, Google put these sugary names in alphabetical order
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Old 16-01-2013, 13:52
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Here is what Google said about it:

“It’s kind of like an internal team thing, and we prefer to be a little bit — how should I say — a bit inscrutable in the matter, I’ll say,” said Randall Sarafa, a Google spokesman. “The obvious thing is that, yeah, the Android platform releases, they go by dessert names and by alphabetical order for the most part.”
http://www.androidauthority.com/triv...esserts-42822/

Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean and Key Lime Pie.
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Old 16-01-2013, 16:25
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It makes it more interesting instead of boring number increments.
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Old 16-01-2013, 16:28
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pfft, why can't we get awesome names like "Super Ninja Dragon Warrior OS" Sounds so much more kick ass.
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Old 16-01-2013, 16:41
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I like it. It's more interesting than iOS way of naming.
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Old 16-01-2013, 17:14
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not like Android 4.1
If you look on your phone/tablet for the software version it will say something like Android 4.2, not (just) Jelly Bean
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Old 16-01-2013, 17:16
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If you look on your phone/tablet for the software version it will say something like Android 4.2, not (just) Jelly Bean
And click on the Android Version bit several times quickly, you get a nice little picture
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Old 16-01-2013, 17:20
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On versions after 2.3 if you go to Settings > About Phone then keep tapping on Android Version something will happen depending on which version you have...

2.3 - A painting of a gingerbread surrounded by zombies
3.0 - A giant blue bee with the caption "REZZZZZZ"
4.0 - Flying Androids made from Ice Cream Sandwiches
4.1 - A giant jelly bean with a face on it followed by floating jelly beans

I like the naming, it makes it more interesting and along with the Android logo, it gives the OS its own character.
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Old 16-01-2013, 17:29
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And click on the Android Version bit several times quickly, you get a nice little picture
Never knew that cool
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Old 16-01-2013, 17:30
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I always thought it was a bit boring just using letters and number (such as the BMW 318).
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Old 16-01-2013, 17:39
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I always thought it was a bit boring just using letters and number (such as the BMW 318).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uK6pPw1pGEE
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Old 16-01-2013, 19:25
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And click on the Android Version bit several times quickly, you get a nice little picture
haha that's neat, I got this

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g6...6-19-23-04.png

thanks for the answers, makes sense!!!
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Old 16-01-2013, 20:08
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Nor me!!
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Old 19-01-2013, 21:36
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And click on the Android Version bit several times quickly, you get a nice little picture
nice. I did not know that. cool little pic of a g bread man. lmjlgao.
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Old 19-01-2013, 23:10
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haha that's neat, I got this

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g6...6-19-23-04.png

thanks for the answers, makes sense!!!
Wheres the face on your jellybean?
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Old 20-01-2013, 01:41
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Didn't know there was one! Only did it once when I saw that guys post.

EDIT

it's there now for some reason lol

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g6...0-01-46-25.png
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