On 27 April 2009, the Android 1.5 update was released, based on Linux kernel 2.6.27. This was the first release to officially use a codename based on a dessert item ("Cupcake"), a theme which would be used for all releases henceforth. The update included several new features and UI amendments:
Release date: 30 April 2009
Features:- Support for third-party virtual keyboards with text prediction and user dictionary for custom words
- Support for Widgets – miniature application views that can be embedded in other applications (such as the Home screen) and receive periodic updates[31]
- Video recording and playback in MPEG-4 and 3GP formats
- Auto-pairing and stereo support for Bluetooth (A2DP and AVRCP profiles)
- Copy and paste features in web browser
- User pictures shown for Favorites in Contacts
- Specific date/time stamp shown for events in call log, and one-touch access to a contact card from call log event
- Animated screen transitions
- Auto-rotation option
- New stock boot animation
- Ability to upload videos to YouTube
- Ability to upload photos to Picasa
