No huge surprises here, but Google just announced
Android 2.2 "Froyo" at I/O, and the big addition is a just-in-time compiler, which brings a 2-5x speed boost to the system. There are also 20 new enterprise features, including better Exchange integration and device administration APIs, as well as a new device backup app that'll let you transfer personal data to a new device. Android 2.2 also features a new cloud-to-device messaging API that Google called "much more than a push notification service designed to make up for a lack of basic features like multitasking," and of course,
WiFi tethering -- which was used to get a WiFi iPad online during the demo to great cheers. Google also demoed a new JavaScript engine in the Android browser, which is billed as "the world's fastest web browser," and a Chrome browser plugin that allows you to send directions from Maps on your desktop directly to your phone.
It's all going on live right now, so make sure to go hit our I/O liveblog!
posted May 20th 2010 11:48AM
@RT Excellent
Very impressive but the side comments are really uncalled makes them sound like d-bags.
Please tell me Froyo will be on HTC Desire and/or Samsung Galaxy S?!
Finally... Exchange Support .. now I can use an Android device at work..
Just need an OCS Client & an Avaya OneX client to complete the circle..
@BigB
not sure I understand your comment. I get exchange email on my Droid from work pretty easily.
@darjen You can't sync the DROID with Exchange if the company has implemented a password or encryption policy, unless you purchase the TouchDown app.., which takes away from the integrated experience of the OS.. and adds to the cost of ownership ..
With the new 2.2 OS Google will overcome this limitation (hopefully)
SICK SICK motha..f-n SIIICCKKKKK!
Only one question: htc how long must i wait for this update?
@thatdude Yes I wonder and will HTC support the Hero for this update?
"Everyone gets a HTC EVO 4G today. Wow!" for real now?
@Twoleaf
Vic apologized to the people that didnt register...hahaha
Excellent, i'm quite sure my next phone will have the Android OS. :)
My contract runs out in July 2011, i'm sure there will be many more interesting developments by then.
@GGG I just got my very first smartphone and went with the Incredible. I've only had it 2 weeks+ and its ridiculously awesome. Even though I think there are some other nice phones out there like the HD2 and iPhone, when I've compared my phone with friends that have these other devices they always seem impressed with Android and I feel I made the better purchase.
If "Froyo" and "Evo" are siad in the sentence I will jizz in my pants.
I just got 2.1 on my Sprint Hero. I guess I should expect the update to 2.2 some time after 2.3 gets released....
the magical question is....will HTC DESIRE get the upgrade?
and when is google going to integrate MY MAPS with picasa web album????? i want my geo-tagged photos to show up on MY MAPS gps routes.
I think the next mountain Google needs to climb is how to update Android phones in a consumer-friendly way. Not everyone is willing to cruise the back alleys of XDA-Developers for custom ROMs, try to follow the voluminous instructions, and possibly brick their phones while using flashing software. Or wait for carrier upgrades packed full of crapware. Google needs to create Android upgrades that can happen through its market, or via a single .exe file downloaded from a central Google site.
So... when are we getting it..? =|
So wens it cmn out
Why wait for Froyo?
Xtify already offers a free push notifications service for Android 1.5 and above today! It works (almost) like it will on 2.2. Background service, persistent connection, no battery drain, custom intents.
You can also use location as a trigger.
http://developer.xtify.com
When will Froyo be on the new Evo?
So is it still not possible to install apps on the memory card? If so what the big deal. Who want a phone with 100 mb memory.
What about fragmentation? Wasn't froyo supposed to cure that too ?
http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/29/exclusive-android-froyo-to-take-a-serious-shot-at-stemming-plat/
Speed is what bothers us most and as we see with Flash support and new JIT compiler Android Froyo will surely move fast. Read more here, http://www.itsagadget.com/2010/05/android-2-2-froyo-was-officially-announced-at-google-io-2010.html