Android SDK to get "significant updates," $10M Challenge delayed

We already knew that the Android SDK was causing developers some frustration. So we're not really surprised to hear Quang Nguyen, Android Developer Advocate, say that based on feedback, "we've made significant updates to the SDK that we'll be releasing in several weeks." As a result of the UI and API enhancements, the deadline for application submissions to the $10 million Android Developer Challenge has been extended to April 14th. First round winners will now be announced on May 5th with the grand prize announcement coming on July 21st. No handset delays have been announced (yet) -- those are still expected to hit in the second half of 2008.

[Via MocoNews]

[Joel Stephen @ Feb 4th 2008 2:21AM]

I have a question is the UI in the hands of the developers or are they all stuck with Googles UI

[Ted @ Feb 4th 2008 8:54PM]

The UI is in the hands of the handset manufacturer. Android is modular, and the only required parts are the kernel, a few core services, and the runtime. Google will provide some basic apps (like a contact list and home screen), but manufacturers can choose whether to use them, modify them, or implement their own.

[Johan S @ Feb 4th 2008 4:06AM]

I really hope it supports screens with WVGA and higher resolution instead of crappy HVGA like it currently does.

[len @ Feb 4th 2008 9:07AM]

Why do you keep spreading that misinformation? The screen resolution of the simulator is configurable. And don't whine about it being a simulator, people have hacked it into real devices running at VGA resolution:

http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/09/android-hacked-to-run-on-real-hardware/

[Johan S @ Feb 4th 2008 4:07AM]

I really hope it supports screens with WVGA and higher resolution instead of crappy HVGA like it currently does.

[Todd @ Feb 4th 2008 9:14AM]

From the way this post is written, I'm not sure if you're saying the -handsets- are still expected in H2 2008 or the -delays- are still expected in H2 2008. Intentional or not, I'm going to bet on the delays.

[Frankenstein Black @ Feb 4th 2008 1:18PM]

Hum! Wonder what that is accidentally pictured below that freaky AMD 4x4?
http://www.eternal-champions.com/images/chilver_4x4.jpg
Soon folks, soon, and ooooh will it give iPhone a run for the money ;^)...