If you have played with the honeycomb emulator in the Android SDK, you might of been disapointed that it looked like honeycomb was only for tablets, but an insider at HTC has leaked some info about the new HTC Revolver, allegedly shipping with honeycomb. this is great news hopefully meaning google are working on a smartphone version of homneycomb aswell
http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/14/htc-revolver-a-flagship-honeycomb-phone-for-atandt/
The next version of Android after Honeycomb is reportedly merging Honeycomb and regular android together according to Eric Shmidt at MWC
http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2011-02/16/android-honeycomb-and-gingerbread-to-merge
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not my artical just found it orig web page
androidandmeDOTcom/2010/04/news/android-2-2-is-coming-what-features-do-you-want/
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Android 2.2 is coming. What features do you want?
By Taylor Wimberly on Apr 20267
The majority of Android phones are still running an outdated firmware, but that hasn’t slowed Google from advancing their mobile operating system. Everyone knows the next version of Android (codenamed Froyo) is on the way and the rumors (1, 2) are beginning to pick up that the Nexus One will receive it soon.
Based on the data from our analytics reports it appears Google has already begun testing on their next firmware – Android 2.2. Google engineers have routinely given codenames to future builds of Android (Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, etc.), but they don’t receive a point release till they are finalized and nearing distribution.
We have shared this reporting data before and people are always quick to point out that it can be easily faked, but I have spoke with additional sources familiar with the matter who confirmed Android 2.2 is currently being tested.
The feature set for Android 2.2 was frozen long ago, but it remains mostly unknown. Google decided last year that they would no longer publish public roadmaps for future versions of Android. Based on the information we can gather, it appears Android 2.2 will mainly focus on performance enhancements.
Some of the rumored features for Android 2.2 include:
•JIT compiler
•Free additional RAM
•OpenGL ES 2.0 enhancements
•Flash 10.1 support
•Fixed problem with “crazy screen” / Resolution of cross multitouch
•Activation of Color Trackball
•Enable FM radio
Some of these features are plausible and others we have no clue.
The JIT compiler has already been confirmed by Google and we expect to find out new details during Google I/O. Android engineers will be leading a discussion that informs devs how to test and tune their apps to work with the new compiler.
Additional free RAM should come thanks to the new Linux kernel being used in Froyo. Google is moving from 2.6.29 to the newer 2.6.32 which makes it possible to address the extra RAM. This has already been done in custom ROMs like CyanogenMod so expect this feature for sure.
I’m no expert on OpenGL, but it has long been rumored that Froyo (or a future build) will add new APIs to the Android NDK which will let Java devs have full access to the OpenGL ES 2.0 library.
Flash 10.1 is coming in the first half of the year. It is entirely possible it could be tied to a future Android firmware and be included with an OTA update.
We have already addressed the HTC touch sensor issues. It sounds like a future software update could be used to clean this up a little.
Multicolor trackball notifications are definitely coming. Android hackers like ChainsDD have already unlocked this feature for users of custom ROMs. Google advertised the multicolor trackball during its launch of the Nexus One, but the feature was cut from the final Android 2.1 build.
When it comes to the FM radio, I have no idea. Other HTC phones on a similar Snapdragon platform (Desire and Incredible) include the FM radio so it’s not out of the question that the N1 has it too.
I spoke with Google’s Eric Tseng during CES and he told me there were many secrets left in the Nexus One that we would discover later.
When is it Android 2.2 coming out?
Circle May 19th on your calendar. This is the opening day of Google I/O and I’m anticipating the release of Android 2.2 (and maybe the Flash 10.1 beta) will be tied to this event. Google has provided every developer attending the event a free Droid or Nexus One, so it is possible to see a simultaneous release on both devices.
I’m really curious how first generation devices are going to play with this release. We are expecting most phones to receive Android 2.1 this month, so it will be interesting to see how Froyo fits in. Some of the Android engineers have been talking about Froyo on the Google boards and it is unclear if the HTC Dream and Magic will be able to support it since they only have 192 MB of RAM.
p.s. if in wrong spot please move it im a tootal newb
http://androinica.com/2011/01/06/android-2-4-is-real-might-be-incremental-might-be-ice-cream/
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Interesting, This goes along with the report I read that stated the 3.0, 3.1 android version are really going to be tablet version of phone 2.3 etc.
Thanks for the head up read
didn't 2.3 just come out like a month ago?
Why would they steal a design from Apple when Compiz is included with every major Linux distro? So Google concentrates and builds on Linux but looks to Apple for a dumbed down version of effects? Good gawd....
Hey guys.
Is there any known eta on Android 2.4 for HD2? As it looks like Desire S already has 2.4 pre-installed
http://www.phbeta.com/htc/htc-desire-s-android-smartphone-available-at-three-uk/
I thought 2.4 has been renamed to 2.3.3
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stardust240781 said:
I thought 2.4 has been renamed to 2.3.3
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if thats the situation then its availible you have many 2.3.3 roms for hd2
EgoMaximus said:
Hey guys.
Is there any known eta on Android 2.4 for HD2? As it looks like Desire S already has 2.4 pre-installed
http://www.phbeta.com/htc/htc-desire-s-android-smartphone-available-at-three-uk/
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I'm a Google employee. i will send it to you.
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chrisgto4 said:
I'm a Google employee. i will send it to you.
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Hahaha omg dont lie people cause HD2 is not a native android phone,al this android bulids are just ports they are not official neither by htc or google so stop lying
metko said:
Hahaha omg dont lie people cause HD2 is not a native android phone,al this android bulids are just ports they are not official neither by htc or google so stop lying
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It's not lie, it's joke and good one too bad 1.april is just a day
Elle a l'air tres belle...
@chrisgto4
good one )))
i found some more info:
(check the link for even more info)
Android 2.3.3 vs Android 2.4 | Gingerbread 2.3.3 vs 2.4 Performance, Speed and Features
Android 2.3.3 and Android 2.4 are two new updates to Android platform. Android 2.3.3 is a revision of Android 2.3 whereas Android 2.4 is a major release. Android 2.4 is a hybrid of Android 2.3.3 (Android 2.3 Gingerbread) and Android 3.0 (Honeycomb). Mobile phone manufactures are on the race to make their devices more power packed than the other. They are on an agenda to provide full mobile computing experience on this hand held device. 2011 saw many phones with dual core processors and other high end features. Google to support this hardware is continuously developing the Android platform and Android 2.4 is designed mainly to support multi core architecture.
Android 2.3.3 (Release January 2011)
Android 2.3 is a major release which has many additional features compared to Android 2.2 (FroYo). It was released in December 2010. Some of the important features include Near Field Communication (NFC), support for SIP calls, support multiple cameras, better power management and a new user interface. Android is the first operating system to incorporate NFC feature. Android 2.3.3 is a small upgrade to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), it incorporated few feature improvements and API upgrades for developers. The upgrades are mainly on NFC (Near Field Communication) and Bluetooth. NFC is a useful technology in M-commerce that is expected to replace many types of cards we carry for transactions and can be used in ticketing and many other applications as well. The new API level assigned to Android 2.3.3 is 10.
Android 2.4 (Release: April 2011)
As said earlier, Android 2.4 is a hybrid of Android 2.3.3 (Android 2.3 Gingerbread) and Android 3.0 (Honeycomb). Android 2.4 is expected to include the following features. Like Honeycomb Android 2.4 will support both single core and multi core architecture and support symmetric multi processing in a multi core environment. It is also be backward compatible, you can use the applications designed for earlier versions on Android 2.4. Further, applications developed for dual core processor can be run on single core devices as well. The other features will include support for rich multimedia applications such as HTTP live streaming, built-in support for Media/Picture Transfer Protocol (MTP/PTP) over USB, and support more types of connectivity.
Viewsonic’s ViewPad 4 and Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc are among the phones to get the first experience of Android 2.4.
source: http://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-android-2-3-3-and-vs-android-2-4/
XthelordinatorX said:
i found some more info:
(check the link for even more info)
Android 2.3.3 vs Android 2.4 | Gingerbread 2.3.3 vs 2.4 Performance, Speed and Features
Android 2.3.3 and Android 2.4 are two new updates to Android platform. Android 2.3.3 is a revision of Android 2.3 whereas Android 2.4 is a major release. Android 2.4 is a hybrid of Android 2.3.3 (Android 2.3 Gingerbread) and Android 3.0 (Honeycomb). Mobile phone manufactures are on the race to make their devices more power packed than the other. They are on an agenda to provide full mobile computing experience on this hand held device. 2011 saw many phones with dual core processors and other high end features. Google to support this hardware is continuously developing the Android platform and Android 2.4 is designed mainly to support multi core architecture.
Android 2.3.3 (Release January 2011)
Android 2.3 is a major release which has many additional features compared to Android 2.2 (FroYo). It was released in December 2010. Some of the important features include Near Field Communication (NFC), support for SIP calls, support multiple cameras, better power management and a new user interface. Android is the first operating system to incorporate NFC feature. Android 2.3.3 is a small upgrade to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), it incorporated few feature improvements and API upgrades for developers. The upgrades are mainly on NFC (Near Field Communication) and Bluetooth. NFC is a useful technology in M-commerce that is expected to replace many types of cards we carry for transactions and can be used in ticketing and many other applications as well. The new API level assigned to Android 2.3.3 is 10.
Android 2.4 (Release: April 2011)
As said earlier, Android 2.4 is a hybrid of Android 2.3.3 (Android 2.3 Gingerbread) and Android 3.0 (Honeycomb). Android 2.4 is expected to include the following features. Like Honeycomb Android 2.4 will support both single core and multi core architecture and support symmetric multi processing in a multi core environment. It is also be backward compatible, you can use the applications designed for earlier versions on Android 2.4. Further, applications developed for dual core processor can be run on single core devices as well. The other features will include support for rich multimedia applications such as HTTP live streaming, built-in support for Media/Picture Transfer Protocol (MTP/PTP) over USB, and support more types of connectivity.
Viewsonic’s ViewPad 4 and Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc are among the phones to get the first experience of Android 2.4.
source: http://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-android-2-3-3-and-vs-android-2-4/
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Thanks for research! Rep.
i dunno guys looks like 2.4 is not here yet...
"There's no such thing as Android 2.4 Gingerbread -- yet, says Google. The latest version of Android, which has already appeared on the Google Nexus S and HTC Desire S, is Android 2.3.3."
source date is april 8...
http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/wha...bread-its-233-instead-50003452/#ixzz1IybHhgs6
So I go over to the Android developer's page http://developer.android.com/sdk/android-3.1.html And I see new SDKs for Android 3.1 and 2.3.4 then I look at how Stream is still releasing slow fixes for the A7 on 2.2...WTH?!? What has to happen for the A7 to get 2.3.x and what's going on that no new 3.0 devices have dropped but, the SDK for 3.1 is here?
What is this business with Android and Google delay delay and no crowd calming explanations? Does anyone have some insight here?
Hi there, just been reading about this after I found it on a gadget website this morning . hopefully it'll ship to tablets soon..... or if the devs in here, mdj and dexter are feeling generous they may buy one of the new tablets and port it over perhaps??
http://2dayblog.com/2011/06/23/android-3-2-coming-this-summer/
quick quote if you aren't allowed external site access and youre reading from your xda app.
"Yesterday we saw the launch of the world’s first Android 3.2 tablet, Huawei’s MediaPad. However, it seems it won’t be long until we see more tablets running 3.2, as the build is set for release this summer.
Android 3.2 doesn’t offer much in the way of features. This is my next reports that it does contain some bug fixes and improved hardware acceleration, but the biggest thing is that it will bring support for Qualcomm processors as well as Nvidia’s popular Tegra 2 chipset.
The Motorola Xoom will reportedly get Android 3.2 in the next few weeks, but Qualcomm support could mean that current 7-inchers (like the HTC Flyer) may also get the update. Fingers crossed!"
So seeing as the Xoom is getting it in the next few weeks, lets give support to our devs and maybe the A500 may get it also.
HC 3.2 is just 3.1 optimised for 7" tablets. Of no real relevance to Acer Iconia A500 users. It really should have been called 3.11 but then that might have recalled some scary memories for seasoned Windows users.
tonyblack said:
HC 3.2 is just 3.1 optimised for 7" tablets. Of no real relevance to Acer Iconia A500 users. It really should have been called 3.11 but then that might have recalled some scary memories for seasoned Windows users.
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I remember those days, LOL
daswahnsinn said:
I remember those days, LOL
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Yeah, trying to get a Windows 3.11 PC connected to a novell netware network using thinnet cable, made even Linux administration seem easy.
tonyblack said:
HC 3.2 is just 3.1 optimised for 7" tablets. Of no real relevance to Acer Iconia A500 users. It really should have been called 3.11 but then that might have recalled some scary memories for seasoned Windows users.
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I got nostalgic for my first Windows PC, so I'm running my old "friend" Windows 3.11 on my Iconia using DOSbox.
In relevance to the thread though:
"Tech site This Is My Next, however, reports that Android 3.2 Honeycomb will be the last in the Android 3.x series and that it has several new features:
- optimized for 7-inch devices,
- expands support for more mobile processors such as NVIDIA Tegra 2 and Qualcomm’s processors,
- fixes some bugs and improves hardware acceleration, and
- provides updates to widgets and apps (e.g., Movies, Movie Studio, Music, etc.)."
http://www.androidauthority.com/google-brings-out-quickie-android-3-2-honeycomb-update-17253/