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There's a good reason why Android stopped using dessert names for new versions

If you're a longtime Android user or just a very well-informed iOS user, you probably remember how Android versions used to be named after desserts. Android 1.5 Cupcake, released in April 2009, was ...
AOL

Why Did Android Stop Using Dessert Names For New OS Versions?

Android bot mascot with open pies out front of headquarters. - Sundry Photography/Shutterstock If you were around for the earlier Android software releases, then you ...
Android Authority

The real reason why Android updates are so forgettable now

2025 has been pretty phenomenal for Android. Google’s Android 16 update is one of the biggest we’ve seen in years, and although some of the most significant changes weren’t available until Android 16 ...
Digital Spy

Android O beta drops big name clue – and it's NOT a sweet and delicious treat

Google has always had a playful attitude towards the changing names of its Android operating system. So far they've been named after sweet treats and desserts, but the upcoming version may signal the ...
Digital Trends

The Android 16 code name has leaked, and it’s not what we expected

We’re still waiting for Android 15 to fully release, but we’ve already found a potential code name for Android 16. Almost every Android version has had a delicious-sounding internal code name (for ...
Android Police

We now know Android 16's name and it is baklava

Nathan is a tech journalist from Canada who spends too much money on gadgets. You can find his work on Android Police, Digital Trends, iMore, Mobile Syrup and ZDNET. Nathan studied journalism at ...