WHAT IS DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DIFFERENT ANDROID VERSIONs?

[STORM PEGAUSIS]

I WANT TO PLAY ONLY GAMES AND APPLICATIONS AND SOME WEB SURFING BY CONNECTING ANDROID DEVICE TO HDMI TV.IS THERE ANY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DIFFERENT ANDROID VERSIONS?

 

[ahmeday2012]

More features and better performance.

 

[Apanzee]

^That.

@OP, this is like asking what the difference is between Windows XP and Windows 7. It isn't completely necessary to get the most current version (most apps work with all versions anyway). But, if you want the newest features and such, go for the most recent version you can find on a phone in your price range.

Hell, I'm personally still using Android v 2.3.3.

 

[sora]

Updates, better performance, new features, etc.

 

[Pooneil]

One tricky features that Android has developed along the way is to take the upgrade path away from the device manufacturers back to Google. The OS is getting to be increasingly "self contained" and less depended on hardware compatibility for OS features. Slow-to-no OS upgrades for year old hardware has been a problem for many users as Android has gone through rapid changes and Google is working to eliminate this problem.

All of which means that a newer release will be easier to upgrade to new features if you need them. But if you find hardware with a version that works for your needs and fits your budget, go for it.

 

[bygbyron3]

There is just too much that has changed best to look at a resource like: http/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history

 

[Zasmatic]

2.3 was slow and there were alot of errors. This kept up even through 3.0 which was mainly for tablets and didnt last long. In my opinion 2.3 and 3 are horrible and nearly unusable. How ever with ice cream sandwich (4) and jelly bean (4.1 etc) Are increadable and very good to use. Then theres kit kat (4.4) which has a couple of really nice features but there wont be major change till key lime pie comes out (5). So If you were going to get any or upgrade etc then defionatly get something with 4 or above, with good ram. With android ram is really important, then its the speed of the cpu. But every phone maker has their own spin and their "own" android version and features. E.g. samsung vs htc vs stock android. So they will be different aswell, but each one has all the features or the stock android, with more features. Hope that helps )

 

[bygbyron3]

Anything < 4.0 is considered legacy.

If you're considering an Android device you'll want at least a 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) device and it's highly recommended you go with a 4.1+ (Jelly Bean or Kit-Kat) device.