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Android versions 2.0 to 2.

1: Éclair
The most revolutionary aspect of the release was the inclusion of voice-guided turn-by-turn
navigation and real-time traffic information, which were previously unheard of (and are still
essentially unmatched) in the smartphone industry. Aside from navigation, Eclair gave
Android live wallpapers and its first speech-to-text feature. Additionally, it made headlines
for bringing the formerly iOS-only pinch-to-zoom feature to Android, which is frequently cited
as the event that started Apple's protracted "thermonuclear war" against Google.

Android version 2.2: Froyo


Nevertheless, Froyo did introduce a number of significant front-facing features, such as the
now-standard dock at the bottom of the home screen and the first iteration of Voice Actions,
which let you carry out common tasks like getting directions and taking notes by tapping an
icon and then speaking a command. Notably, Froyo added support for Flash to Android's
web browser. This was a significant addition given the popularity of Flash at the time and
Apple's adamant opposition to offering Flash support on its own mobile devices.
Android version 2.3: Gingerbread
Right green had long been the color of the robot mascot for Android, and with Gingerbread,
it was incorporated into the overall design of the operating system. As Android began its
slow march toward a unique design, black and green began to seep throughout the user
interface (UI).

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