Android is a software for mobile phones, tablets and a growing range of devices encompassing everything from wearable computing to in-car entertainment. It launched in 2003 and is the world’s most popular mobile operating system (OS).

Android is an open source project (led by Google) called AOSP (Android Open Source Project). Google uses this project as a base to create its version of Android, which is then used by the other manufacturers. 

With early 2009’s Android 1.5 Cupcake release, the tradition of Android version names was born. Cupcake introduced numerous refinements to the Android interface, including the first on-screen keyboard something that’d be necessary as phones moved away from the once-ubiquitous physical keyboard model.

Android 1.6, Donut, rolled into the world in the fall of 2009. Donut filled in some important holes in Android’s center, including the ability for the OS to operate on a variety of different screen sizes and resolutions — a factor that’d be critical in the years to come.

Android 2.0 Eclair emerged just six weeks after Donut; its point-one update, also called Eclair, came out a couple months later. Eclair was the first Android release to enter mainstream consciousness thanks to the original Motorola Droid phone which was later followed by Android 2.2 Froyo, which revolved largely around under-the-hood performance improvements.

Android’s first true visual identity started coming into focus with 2010’s Gingerbread release. Bright green had long been the color of Android’s robot mascot, and with Gingerbread, it became an integral part of the operating system’s appearance. Black and green seeped all over the UI as Android started its slow march toward distinctive design.

Gingerbread was later then followed by Honeycomb, ice-cream sandwich, jelly bean and kitkat.

Google essentially reinvented Android again with its Android 5.0 Lollipop release in the fall of 2014. Lollipop launched the still-present-today Material Design standard, which brought a whole new look that extended across all of Android, its apps and even other Google products.

In the grand scheme of things, 2015’s Marshmallow was a fairly minor Android release one that seemed more like a 0.1-level update than anything deserving of a full number bump.

Google’s 2016 Android Nougat releases provided Android with a native split screen mode. Nougat added some smaller but still significant features, too, like an Alt-Tab-like shortcut for snapping between apps.

Android Oreo added a variety of niceties to the platform, including a native picture-in-picture mode, a notification snoozing option and notification channels that offer fine control over how apps can alert you.

The newest addition to our Android versions list is the freshly baked Android Pie. Android 9 entered the world in early August 2018 after several months of evolution in public beta previews.

On the other hand it is also very necessary to find perfect headphones that support any android version. We have listed some of our favorites:

1. 1MORE Triple Driver

These headphones have two balanced armatures and a separate dynamic driver. Together they deliver an extremely accurate listening experience with unsurpassed dynamic power and clarity from deep bass to sizzling highs. The oblique angled ear fittings naturally match your ear canals. 9 sets of included ear tip sizes ensure a proper fit for all. They’re more comfortable and less likely to fall out, freeing you to enjoy your music.

2. RHA T20i

The RHA T20i is an excellent sounding pair of in-ear headphones with a neat party trick: customizable filters. These filters thread into the headphone housings and let you choose from Bass, Treble, and Reference. Each filter makes an audible impact and is easy to swap out on the go. 

As a package, the build quality, sound, and customizable filters make the RHA T20i a must-have for audiophiles on the go. In fact, they sound so good; they made us want to give up our wireless headphones.

3. Optoma NuForce BE Sport4

The NuForce BE Sport4 wireless ear buds are that rare find: ear buds that are good for basically all situations. While they’re specifically designed for use in the gym and on the track, the BE Sport4 do an awesome job isolating audio in a crowded city environment and are even good enough for home listening.  

The BE Sport4 ear buds have claimed 10-hour battery life, which we found to be pretty close to the mark in our time with them, and from empty you can get two hours of use from just a 15-minute charge.

4. Jabra Elite 65t

If you want a pair of high quality truly wireless ear buds that aren’t the Apple Air Pods, then the Jabra Elite 65t should be at the top of your list. The ear buds offer a subtle, mature look and a reliable wireless connection, which isn’t always the case with truly wireless ear buds. Plus, they sound great compared to the competition. The Jabra Elite Sport has a higher water resistance and handy sports-oriented features.

5. Sennheiser Momentum

These are among the best deals in the headphones market as it stands today. The company has a version available for each flavor of mobile OS –Android and iOS – so everyone can get in on the goodness. Sennheiser’s Momentum In-Ear earphones are a great option because they bring just excellent sound with versatile, tuned drivers. These earphones are sporty, yet sophisticated in appearance.