digitalnirvana 646 Report post Posted May 10, 2011 (edited) Google I/O: Day 1. Google is pursuing an Android everywhere strategy. The company launched an Android at Home framework, complete with its own protocol for appliances that don’t have Wi-Fi. The gist: Every appliance can be an I/O device. Android will be used in the living room initially, but LightingScience will create LED lights later this year that will work with Android. That means the home environment—stereos, home irrigation systems, lighting—can be controlled through a tablet. In addition, there’s an Open accessory API. Hardware and software will be released in a reference design so Android can be plugged into fitness equipment, robots and other devices. Honeycomb saved? The company is moving to upgrade Honeycomb quickly—some would argue fix it. Motorola Xoom users on Verizon will get the update today. An Apple a day. Google had so many Apple digs that it’s clear that the search giant is still a bit obsessed. The subtext here is that Google can innovate quickly and launch new updates, but its biggest challenge is that it needs to get tighter with partners on the user interface and cohesive experience. Google is paying more attention to UI. Google Music Beta launched. Google’s tools for music management, album view and cache of recently played music are nice tools. All music can be made available offline. the initial reaction is that Google’s user interface could be its differentiator. Naturally, Google took aim at tethered syncing—basically iTunes. You can add 20,000 songs and the service is free while it’s in beta. Updates for a wide range of devices. Buyers of new devices at these partners will get Android updates for 18 months as the hardware allows. Google is working to get tighter with partners to create a better experience. Google Introduces Android 2.4: Meet Ice Cream Sandwich Google unveiled Android 2.4 (deliciously nicknamed "Ice Cream Sandwich") at this morning's keynote at Google I/O in San Francisco. Ice Cream Sandwich brings the best features of Honeycomb to mobile phones. Still, other than a few intriguing demos, Google did not disclose many details about the update such as when it will be available to consumers. Interestingly, Google addressed one of the biggest gripes both developers and consumers have about the Android platform: Fragmentation. There are hundreds of Android devices out there in many shapes and sizes. And while choice is great, it is incredibly difficult for app developers to meet the needs of so many different types of phones and tablets. Google stressed that Android 2.4 would address this issue since the apps experience is a huge part of the Android platform. Ice Cream Sandwich seeks to give app developers tools they need to accomplish this. Google also proclaimed the lofty goal of "one OS that runs everywhere." One exciting detail is that all of the cool things we loved about Honeycomb is coming to Ice Cream Sandwich. Phones will get in on the cool sliding widgets, holographic user interface, and the handy task launcher. Google also showed a couple of cool demos. The "3D" holographic user interface can detect where you're looking on the display and update to match your perspective. It is a bit difficult to explain, but basically no matter where you are looking on the display, the software will adapt to ensure that you have a perfect viewing experience. Google also demoed a silly face warper ala Photobooth in the Macbook, though it is unknown if it does anything beyond making you look ridiculous. Perhaps the coolest feature is the Virtual Camera Operator. When you're on a video chat with multiple people on each line, the software can figure out who is speaking and automatically focus on the right person. This has huge potential for business users. The Android platform is growing rapidly and it is only going to get bigger. There are currently 200,000 Android apps in the Android Market as of today. Google also confirmed that there are 100 million Android device activations as of today. Even though we still know very little about Ice Cream Sandwich, it is a relief to see that Google is addressing the device fragmentation issue and adding some pretty sweet features. Source: zdnet.com and pcworld.com Edited May 10, 2011 by dipanlahiri Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
digitalnirvana 646 Report post Posted August 12, 2011 Android Ice Cream Sandwich gets partially unveiled with leaked screenshots New Honeycomb-inspired launcher New Honeycomb-inspired app drawer New notification bar Honeycomb-inspired task switcher on homescreen Blue-flavoured theme Camera has panorama mode Gmail for Android has been revamped Google Shopper will be onboard, for NFC enabled devices Honeycomb-inspired embedded Google search bar Screenshots in URL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavitejaSrigiriraju 10 Report post Posted August 12, 2011 the best part of ics is that the device they releasing with it nexus prime which is like although it is only surrounded by rumors,, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
