Android v1.6: Going Mad Over DONUT’s Literally

Well this one is for the developers who are bored of the CUPCAKE… yeah I mean the Android V1.5 which according to the pastry oriented Google naming service is called the cupcake, here comes the DONUT. The Android V1.6 has been launched and it’s surely quite a pleasant treat becauses it gets along with it a few new features and also polishes a few of the features which already existed.

Well the one that has already sent most of us at Techsoft salivating is the expandable CDMA support. Which means now Android has opened its doors to Verizon, Sprint and Virgin mobile. Plus this one could support screens of resolutions all the way upto 800×480 pixels. The homescreen has an added Quicksearch box which lets you search through the web pages of your choice and the camera has been drastically improved by around 38%.

Also they have included a new battery usage system which keeps a track of how much charge is being used by a certain application. So for all those who had complains about the battery life, this one should surely help you out in getting clear view of much background processing every application needs. Finally, the Android markets have been drastically improved. What first used to look like a funeral ground with black and white ascents looks more colourful almost like a blossoming garden. Superfluous metaphors aside the look of the android market has gone through a total overhaul.

Though at the moment this a developer-only thing, Google adds that a few of the devices to be launched in October could introduce this version. Well, reading between those lines I expect the Motorola Cliq to be one of the first devices to feature this version. Till then let’s wait for the next treat. Bon Apetit!!!

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