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Google's solution to Android fragmentation coming in 'Froyo'

One of the largest problems currently facing Google's Android operating system is the great degree of fragmentation due to the many different products that manufacturers and carriers have brought to the market. As it stands now, there are four different versions of Android software on various handsets: 1.5, 1.6, 2.0, and 2.1. The reason for this can be attributed to the inevitable differences in hardware, third party software (such as HTC's Sense UI), and the carrier or manufacturer's capacity to update their products.
Currently released Android phones ordered by their supported Android version so far include the following:
* 1.5: HTC Hero, T-Mobile Pulse, LG GW620, Motorola Cliq, Motorola Backflip, Samsung Behold, Samsung i7500, Samsung Moment
* 1.6: HTC Dream, HTC Magic, HTC Tattoo, Motorola Devour, Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
* 2.0: Motorola XT800
* 2.1: Google Nexus One, HTC Legend, HTC Desire, Motorola Droid, Samsung i5700
This large degree of platform fragmentation finds users and developers unable to take advantage of newer features and bug fixes that the latest release holds. For example, users without Android 2.0 or higher are left without Exchange support and new UI improvements, among other things. Taking note of these critical problems, Google will tackle the issue head on by taking their software into their own hands for their next Android release.
Named "Froyo", Google's next Android version will be detached of the usual set of first party applications and core components that currently populate the OS. Instead of bundling those applications with the operating system, Google will instead make them available through the Android Market for download. This is currently how updates to Google Maps are handled on Android.
This new approach will apply to both Android applications and system components. So for example, if Google brings a new update to the virtual keyboard or email application, all one would have to do is download the update directly from the Market as it instantly becomes available. No longer would users have to wait for their carrier or manufacturer to make it available for download.
Also reported is that Google is finishing up most of the core work required for Android and will soon be shifting development to consumer features and applications. Developers should be getting finalized APIs and frameworks as Froyo arrives, so they can instead focus on making applications faster and easier with greatly matured tools for the OS.
Source - http://www.neowin.net/news/google039s-solution-to-android-fragmentation-coming-in-039froyo039

android 2.2 on the way according to some intell

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

Android 2.4

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
- This message is brought to you by TyphooN CM7 for HD2 -
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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.
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA Premium App

chrisgto4 said:
I'm a Google employee. i will send it to you.
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA Premium App
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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

Good news for CM fans!

From the official CM blog:
It’s been awhile since the last update and I just wanted to let everyone know about our progress with CM9. As I mentioned in the previous update, Android 4.0 contains many internal changes that require updated graphics drivers. Unfortunately, these drivers are almost always closed-source and don’t appear until a device or devkit is released with them. For many devices, our hands are tied. Some very clever workarounds have gone into CM9, but we’re still blocked on some subsystems like the camera.
Since Android 4.0 is such a major change from 2.3, we started with a fresh codebase from Google and have been forward-porting features from CM7 with an eye on design and better integration. This is a somewhat time-consuming process, but it allows us to rethink everything. We’ve eliminated the CMParts app, instead choosing to add our custom features directly into the main settings. We are also taking a “just works” approach when it comes to configuration- CM7 had too many options that just weren’t widely used. We hope to achieve a good balance between tweakability and a great out-of-the-box experience. I want your phone or tablet to feel like it should have come with CM9.
Currently, you can compile CM9 for a small number of devices- notably the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (Wi-Fi and T-Mobile versions), the HP Touchpad and Motorola Xoom. The next devices to show up will likely be a whole array of Samsung phones (Exynos chipset), with devices based on the Qualcomm MSM8660 and 7×30 chipsets to follow. It’s still unclear if we can provide support for the QSD8x50 family of devices (Nexus One, HTC Evo, etc), but the answer almost always turns out to be “yes” for these kinds of things.
As our hardware support improves, I’ll keep this blog updated. As much as we’d like to stay ahead of the manufacturers, it may be a tie this time Thanks for the continued support, and please consider dropping us a buck or two using the link at the bottom of the page if you enjoy CyanogenMod.
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While it doesn't say specifically, it looks like we'll be getting official CM9 support!

The day that is released (stable) will mark the day of my first non-stock flash of the Note.

Tizen 1.0 Larkspur SDK, source code release

"Today we are excited to announce Tizen 1.0 Larkspur, including the addition of new complimentary components, as well as source code that focuses on enhancing stability and performance. We believe that these updates and new offerings improve the experience for developers. We are also continuing to work on improvements and additions, and we will be doing frequent updates to the SDK and source code. There are a few additional components that we plan to add in the coming weeks, and we will continue to fix bugs and add additional features."
https://www.tizen.org/blogs/tsg/2012/tizen-1.0-larkspur
hi devs, start tizen os porting android device example galaxy s