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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.
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Viewing that the adoption of Android 4.0 has fallen short of original expectations and Microsoft will launch Windows 8 in the third quarter of 2012, Google is likely to launch Android 5.0 (Jelly Bean) in the second quarter and appeal for adopting Android 5.0 and Windows 8 in the same tablet PC, according to Taiwan-based supply chain makers.
Android 5.0 will be further optimized for tablet PCs, while Google will also integrate its Chrome system functions to push dual-operating system designs. Brand vendors can either choose to adopt only Android 5.0 or add Android 5.0 to Windows 8 devices with the ability to switch between the two OSes without the need to shut down the computer.
Through Android 5.0, Google also wishes to earn another chance to enter the notebook and netbook markets.
However, since Android 4.0 did not perform as well as expected, several of Google's downstream partners are turning conservative about Android 5.0.
Source: http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20120215PD209.html
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Viewing that the adoption of Android 4.0 has fallen short of original expectations and Microsoft will launch Windows 8 in the third quarter of 2012, Google is likely to launch Android 5.0 (Jelly Bean) in the second quarter and appeal for adopting Android 5.0 and Windows 8 in the same tablet PC, according to Taiwan-based supply chain makers.
Android 5.0 will be further optimized for tablet PCs, while Google will also integrate its Chrome system functions to push dual-operating system designs. Brand vendors can either choose to adopt only Android 5.0 or add Android 5.0 to Windows 8 devices with the ability to switch between the two OSes without the need to shut down the computer.
Through Android 5.0, Google also wishes to earn another chance to enter the notebook and netbook markets.
However, since Android 4.0 did not perform as well as expected, several of Google's downstream partners are turning conservative about Android 5.0.
Source: http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20120215PD209.html
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Did not perform as well as expected?? How many phones have launched with ics? Maybe a couple? And has anyone even got an ics update yet?
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muyoso said:
Did not perform as well as expected?? How many phones have launched with ics? Maybe a couple? And has anyone even got an ics update yet?
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Sounds like they were only considering the tablet and notebook performance, i could be wrong though.
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Sounds like they were only considering the tablet and notebook performance, i could be wrong though.
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yeah sounds like jelly bean will purely be a tablet based os like honeycomb.. so no jelly bean for us unless of course you have a tab
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yeah sounds like jelly bean will purely be a tablet based os like honeycomb.. so no jelly bean for us unless of course you have a tab
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The whole point of ICS was to join the two. I highly doubt 5.0 will be soley for tablets.
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I didn't understand it either... ICS hasn't been out long at all is only officially on 1 device. Jellybean, I believe, is supposed to continue being for both Phones and Tablets.
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I didn't understand it either... ICS hasn't been out long at all is only officially on 1 device. Jellybean, I believe, is supposed to continue being for both Phones and Tablets.
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I too thought ICS was supposed to finally merge phone and tablet. One OS for both, working well on both. Perhaps it doesn't perform well on tablets, but it performs well on phones?
I don't think they'll release JB for tabs only, as that would then just increase fragmentation, which they're desperately trying to get away from. Perhaps it will be a fresher version of ICS only working better on tablets? Maybe it won't be 5.0 after all, maybe more like a 4.1 release.
I doubt 5.0 will be out so soon it'll be out a little after we start seeing next Gen phones my guess a little after sgs3
If we do see jellybean in 2012 I bet it won't be until late in the year.
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Google is likely to launch Android 5.0 (Jelly Bean) in the second quarter and appeal for adopting Android 5.0 and Windows 8 in the same tablet PC, according to Taiwan-based supply chain makers.
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Utter garbage. Microsoft has been very clear that ANY tablet device running Windows 8 MUST have a locked BIOS, meaning Windows 8 is the ONLY OS that will be able to run on these devices. This is for security purposes (and they don't want a bunch of dual-booting Windows tablets), and Microsoft has forced all OEM's to agree to this - it's out of their control.
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Utter garbage. Microsoft has been very clear that ANY tablet device running Windows 8 MUST have a locked BIOS, meaning Windows 8 is the ONLY OS that will be able to run on these devices. This is for security purposes (and they don't want a bunch of dual-booting Windows tablets), and Microsoft has forced all OEM's to agree to this - it's out of their control.
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I agree with you Dante, I'm seeing this "rumor" everywhere on electronics sights, but no source is ever sited where's the credibility
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The article mentions accessing android without needing to reboot which would imply some type of setup other than "dual-boot." Possibly using emulation or some other trickery. Also consider all the motorola handsets with locked + encrypted bootloaders that dev's got CM running on through some type of secondary boot loader. Google is full of smart people who could pop into XDA, read up on how it was done, and then package that up for these windows 8 tabs...lol!
Hello everyone,
I am looking for newely launched Android wear apis if available or if not then in when it will be available..??
please refer : https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/android-wear/Dm-_S6xxtS4[/url]
Thank you
Taking a wild guess: we'll hear more about this during Google I/O starting Thursday.
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Google today also revealed the official Android 6.0 SDK.
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Google's next version of Android will be known as Marshmallow.
Google today confirmed that it has selected the sugary treat as the next nickname for Android 6.0. At its I/O developer conference in May, the search giantannounced only that "Android M"*would be coming soon, but now the name is official. The Android statue collection at Google headquarters also*got a new addition today: a green android clutching a marshmallow.
Google today also revealed the official Android 6.0 SDK and opened Google Play for publishing Android Marshmallow apps. Download it via*Android Studio.
"With the Android 6.0 SDK you have access to the final Android APIs and the latest build tools so that you can target API 23," Google said in a*blog post.
Google also updated the Android Support Library to v23, which "makes it easier to integrate many of the new platform APIs, such as permissions and fingerprint support, in a backwards-compatible manner."
Developers can try it out on Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 9, and Nexus Player, which will receive an over-the-air (OTA) update over the next few days.
The first devices to get Android Marshmallow will probably be Google's next-gen Nexus devices. Over the weekend, images of what appears to be the LG Nexus phone*appeared on Twitter. Huawei is reportedly also*making a Nexus phone.
The news comes shortly after*OpenSignal found*that there are at least 24,093 distinct Android devices in the wild, which is up from 18,796 last year.
Will it hit on Xperia Z series!?
It is not out. Just SDK and preview builds for Nexus devices.
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What the heck is this? Did you just copy paste someone's article with out double checking what you posted?
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Should delete this misleading post.
1, Android 6 is Not out, the sdk, development tosh etc etc is released, as is the same for every version.
2, copied and pasted some boring article from the Web, or should say Trolled.
3, no mention of an Xperia in that post.
To sum up, Why post unrelated crap which is misleading on this Xperia z2 forum, the average guest or member may not understand what is meant by sdk etc and may indeed be confused why their phone isn't getting an android 6 update.
Just delete ya post and stop trolling rubbish like that.
Bye bye this topic
I wonder if there would be a possibility by developers to implement the Android Wear system in these models.
I read a news that supports Android Wear SIM
You could get in the future?
Thank you
ganjah957 said:
I wonder if there would be a possibility by developers to implement the Android Wear system in these models.
I read a news that supports Android Wear SIM
You could get in the future?
Thank you
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It would be great, but as far as I know the platform is not compatible with Android Wear sadly.