Google’s Android versions in the past were known by their dessert names. It all started with Android 1.5, which was nicknamed Cupcake, but then, unfortunately, Google dropped the dessert naming scheme years later with Android 9. Also Read - Twitter adds Bookmark counter on iOS: Here’s how it works
However, behind the scene, Google still internally has dessert codenames for every Android version. For example: the Android 13 is called Tiramisu and the Android 14 is being codenamed Upside down cake. Also Read - Minecraft is coming to Chromebooks: Check price, availability here
Now, Mishal Rahman has discovered the codename for the upcoming Android 15 V. The Android version will be internally called ‘Vanilla Ice Cream’. Also Read - WhatsApp to release profile icons within group chats for Android
It's a bit earlier than usual, but it seems the internal dessert code-name for Android 15 V has been revealed: "Vanilla Ice Cream". pic.twitter.com/pRTFJ4iIfO
— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) March 3, 2023
This is way too early to know anything about the Android version since it will only release for everyone in H2 of 2024.
Android dessert codename history
Android 1.5: Cupcake
Android 1.6: Donut
Android 2.0: Eclair
Android 2.2: Froyo
Android 2.3: Gingerbread
Android 3.0: Honeycomb
Android 4.0: Ice Cream Sandwich
Android 4.1: Jelly Bean
Android 4.4 KitKat
Android 5.0: Lolipop
Android 6.0: Marshmallow
Android 7.0: Nougat
Android 8.0: Oreo
Android 9:0: Pie
Android 10: Quince Tart
Android 11: Red Velvet Cake
Andriod 12: Snow Cone
Android 13: Tiramisu
Android 14: Upside down Cake (Upcoming)
Android 15: Vanilla Ice Cream (Upcoming)
Google’s Android 14 is releasing later this year
In other news about Android, Google launched the Android 14 Developer Preview 1 last month for Pixel smartphones.
The supported Pixel phones include Google’s Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro.
The upcoming Android version will be rolled out in phases. Following is the rollout schedule.
Android 14 release schedule
Android 14 Developer Preview 1 – February (Already released)
Android 14 Developer Preview 2 – March
Android 14 Beta 1 – April
Android 14 Beta 2 – May
Android 14 Platform Stability 1 – June
Android 14 Platform Stability 2 – March
Features of Android 14
Some of the notable features of Android 14 include App cloning, more customization options, pre-app language preferences, advanced memory protection, deletion of carrier-installed bloatware, and more.
Other than this, if you are interested in knowing more about the Android 14 Developer Preview, you can head to Google’s official website here.
