Before Ice Cream Sandwich has managed to reach more than 1% of Android devices, reports are suggesting that its successor, Android 5.0 ‘Jelly Bean’, could launch as soon as June.
The news comes in the form of a Digitimes report, which is known for being hit-and-miss with its accuracy, but cites supply chain sources that state the search giant will seek to release its new Android platform to provide competition to Microsoft’s new Windows 8 operating system, which will debut in the third quarter.
With Android 5.0 thought to deliver yet more features for tablet devices, Taiwanese suppliers are already to deliver dual-OS tablets and notebooks, which will be able to instantly switch between Google’s and Microsoft’s mobile-friendly platforms.
Despite officially launching with the release of the Galaxy Nexus at the end of last year, Ice Cream Sandwich has yet to reach the majority of new Android smartphones and is only expected to receive a boost in take-up when the world’s biggest mobile vendors release new devices at Mobile World Congress, commencing at the end of the month.
By February, Gingerbread (in particular versions Android versions 2.3.3 - 2.3.7) accounted for 58.6% of Android gadgets, while the latest flavour accounted for just one percent of devices.
It is believed that Google will use its new Android release to galvanise its re-entry into the notebook and netbook markets, after Chromebook sales failed to take off. As a result, Google’s partners are reported to be “conservative” about utilising the new platform.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Google prepping Android 5.0: report
It seems like only yesterday that Google introduced its latest version of Android, Ice Cream Sandwich, to the world. At the time, I suggested that it might be "the most important Android release ever."
And for a good reason: Ice Cream Sandwich, which marked the fourth version of Android, included some major changes to the Android interface and sought to make Android a tasty option for both smart phones and tablets.
Apparently, however, Ice Cream Sandwich may not have been tasty enough and faced with adoption lower than expected, Digitimes is reporting that Google may try to lure manufacturers with a new treat in the second quarter of this year. That treat: Android 5, dubbed Jelly Bean.
And for a good reason: Ice Cream Sandwich, which marked the fourth version of Android, included some major changes to the Android interface and sought to make Android a tasty option for both smart phones and tablets.
Apparently, however, Ice Cream Sandwich may not have been tasty enough and faced with adoption lower than expected, Digitimes is reporting that Google may try to lure manufacturers with a new treat in the second quarter of this year. That treat: Android 5, dubbed Jelly Bean.
Android 5.0 Jelly Bean Mobile Operating System May Arrive in Spring 2012
Are you digging Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich? Well, don't get too comfortable. Citing Taiwan-based supply chain makers, the rumor-mongers at DigiTimes report that Google is pushing out the tablet-friendlier Android 5.0 "Jelly Bean" version of its Android operating system in the second quarter of this year.
Even though Ice Cream Sandwich just came out of its wrapper, the looming release of Windows 8 has supposedly inspired Google to speed up its release schedule. DigiTimes also cites the less-than-stellar adoption of Android 4.0 as an impetus to update but, when you consider that most Android phones don't even have Ice Cream Sandwich yet and that big delays for the upgrade are expected from manufacturers like Motorola, does that come as a surprise? Give the releases some time to breathe, Google!
Whether you're ready or not, here are some of the rumored features in Android 5.0 Jelly Bean.
Read more: http://www.pcworld.com/article/250137/android_50_jelly_bean_mobile_operating_system_may_arrive_in_spring_2012.html
Even though Ice Cream Sandwich just came out of its wrapper, the looming release of Windows 8 has supposedly inspired Google to speed up its release schedule. DigiTimes also cites the less-than-stellar adoption of Android 4.0 as an impetus to update but, when you consider that most Android phones don't even have Ice Cream Sandwich yet and that big delays for the upgrade are expected from manufacturers like Motorola, does that come as a surprise? Give the releases some time to breathe, Google!
Whether you're ready or not, here are some of the rumored features in Android 5.0 Jelly Bean.
Read more: http://www.pcworld.com/article/250137/android_50_jelly_bean_mobile_operating_system_may_arrive_in_spring_2012.html
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
Amazon Selling the Verizon Galaxy Nexus to New Customers for $99
Here at Android Authority really love the Verizon Galaxy Nexus, but we didn’t love the $299 price tag as much as we love the phone. But this deal will make many of you really love the Galaxy Nexus. Amazon is selling the newest member of the Nexus family for just $99 if you are a new customer, that is $200 less then Verizon is currently selling it. Now that’s a great price right?
If you’re interested in getting a bite of Android’s tasty Ice Cream Sandwich, and also looking to switch over to Verizon, you may want to take a look at this deal. Simply hit the source link to purchase it today!
So who bought the Galaxy Nexus for $299 from Verizon? I hope you aren’t to mad, but we all knew the price was going to drop pretty soon with the amount of phones Verizon is launching in the coming months.
Google Releases Android 4.0.2 Update for Galaxy Nexus
Even though Android 4.0 can be considered fairly new, Google has released an Android 4.0.2 update for the GSM Galaxy Nexus. If you’re still on Android 4.0.1, you will receive an automatic notification reminding you to update your phone to 4.0.2. If not, you can do it manually by following this:
Go to Settings > About Phone > Software Update
The update has included important bug fixes so it’s best that you update your system. The update has a total size of 8.8MB and is available OTA.
Go to Settings > About Phone > Software Update
The update has included important bug fixes so it’s best that you update your system. The update has a total size of 8.8MB and is available OTA.
Monday, January 16, 2012
RFA Khmer on Android 4.0
RFA Khmer for Android 4.0+.
This application for reading RFA news in Khmer language. It uses the Google Web Font "Nokora" for reading Khmer Unicode text. It requires Android 3.1 or Android 4.0, as Khmer text rendering may not be correct on Android 3.0 or earlier.
Android Market: https://market.android.com/details?id=org.rfakhmer4
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