What's new in Android 2.0
Google's mobile operating system was off to a strong start, but versions 1.5 and 1.6 had annoying shortcomings. It is a question of whether version 2.0 offers a remedy for these.
RegHardware's pages have now tried to gather information about Android 2.0 so far, so let's take a look at what changes are expected.
The first important change is that the system will now be able to manage multiple mailboxes in one interface, and even improve Exchange support. Incoming mail will appear in a combined mailbox, making it easier to manage your mail.
New features are added to the use of integrated cameras. Digital zoom will be available, white balance will be adjustable, macro mode will be available, and LED flashes will be supported.
Managing partners also becomes easier. In the contact list, tapping on the contact's image will bring up a small menu that allows you to easily make phone calls, write emails or text messages. This menu will also be available from the calendar and email interface.
The handling of SMS messages is also improved. We get a viewfinder to search for text snippets or images in the messages, and you can also set the old messages to be deleted automatically. Of course, we can set when the deletion starts.
WEB browsing could not be left out of the improvements either. The new software now supports HTML 5. A zoom function will be available to display web pages in full width on the screen.
Data entry will be assisted by a new virtual keyboard, which will also be able to detect multitouch, ie it will not be an obstacle to multi-finger typing, or it will be more difficult to make mistakes during multi-finger use.
The new Android will support the Bluetooth 2.1 standard, which will allow you to easily transfer entire business cards from one device to another using Object Push. It will be possible to develop applications that use an extended display on two devices, just as we have become accustomed to on computers.
Overall, development at Google is still in full swing, so the new Android can continue the conquest begun by its predecessor. Microsoft and Apple need to tie up their pants if they want to keep up, and that will ultimately be good for us users.
