While the Android 2.2 platform introduces many new features, it is considered by Google to be a “minor platform release.” No matter its description, users and developers alike are already drooling over the ever unfolding list of improvements and features. Let’s take a look at what Froyo has to offer:1. Better Developer Support
- Dalvik Virtual Machine
- JIT compiler - Apps will run 2-5x faster
- Chrome V8 JavaScript engine – 3x speed improvement
- Cloud-to-Device messaging API and Push services
- Media Framework Improvements (StageFright)
- Continued OpenCore support
- HIGHMEM support for RAM >256MB
- Kernal Memory Management up 20x
- Microsoft Exchange
- Device reset via Exchange
- Exchange account discovery
- New audio API’s
2. Better User Experience
- Overall performance boost
- Adobe Flash 10.1 and Adobe Air
- App data back-up API
- Tethering and Mobile HotSpots
- 802.11n WiFi
- Streaming audio from pc to phone, including iTunes
- Home screen assistant
- New security options, including pin numbers
- New Camera UI
- Camcorder flash
- Camcorder frame rate boost to 20fps
- Bluetooth voice dialing
- Bluetooth contact sharing
- Bluetooth docking
- OpenGL ES 2.0 w/ YUV formatting and ETC1
- UI framework adding “night” and “car” mode
- Multi language keyboard support
3. Market and Apps
- One-button and auto-updates
- Music store
- SD installation
- Crash reports
- File uploads from within Apps
- Auto-open feature for Google Maps
4. Misc
- Permissions
- Sync
- UI changes
- YUV manipulation
What devices are getting it? Sources confirm that the Droid, Desire, Incredible, Eris, EVO 4G, MyTouch Slide, and future Android devices are slated for the update. When will this happen? The official word is “this year.”
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...if your phone was launched this year, we will most likely offer an upgrade for it to the Froyo version. This includes popular models like the Desire and Droid Incredible as well as hotly anticipated phones like the Evo 4G, MyTouch slide and upcoming models. We will announce a full list of phones and dates once we are closer to launching the upgrades. We are working closely with Google and our other partners to ensure we have the earliest access to everything we need to provide a complete and solid Sense experience on Froyo. We expect to release all updates in the second half of this year but can't be more specific yet.
We've already seen the videos from Google I/O and Youtube showing off these features. So, be excited to know that Android (Froyo) 2.2 is closer than we think!
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