#5 best android versions

We've had Android OS versions with dark colors that were all about work and productivity; to versions that have prioritized personalization, aesthetic design, and smart AI features. After 13 major OS updates, five versions, in particular, have had a huge impact on the way Android, and even the way smartphones, are being used by consumers today. In this article, we'll be ranking the 5 best Android versions so far and checking out what features and changes they introduced to the OS that made them so important in the grand scheme of Android smartphone history. Ranking the Best Android Versions So Far 5. While it wasn't the prettiest design language out there, Gingerbread gave Android users a much smoother and faster software experience compared to earlier versions of the OS that still felt a bit clunky and half-baked. 1 Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich On top of our list of the best Android versions so far is none other than Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich or more commonly known as ICS. While all of the Android versions mentioned here introduced a number of important Android features, none had the impact that ICS had. And with Android 14 seemingly just around the corner, only time will tell if we'll have to take another look at this list and assess how the newer versions will stack up. Read more in our articles including "Ranking the 5 Best Android Versions So Far" and "Google previews Android 12L for tablets, foldables, ChromeOS devices".