Android Froyo Introduced at Google I/O

by on 05/20/2010 in Gadgets

Things are certainly hopping at the Google I/O conference with news pouring out like a leaky dam. Google has made two introductions: Android 2.2 (aka Froyo) and Google TV. But this post is only about the intro to Android Froyo.

Android Froyo Features from ZDNet’s Sam Diaz:

  • The new mobile OS is faster and more stable than previous versions of Android.
  • New features for Enterprise, including some updates for compatibility with Microsoft Exchange, including some security features such as remote wipe.
  • Cloud to device messaging API: Integration between the browser and the mobile device.
  • An enhanced Web browser that allows advanced features, such as accessibility of the camera from within the browser.
  • Support for Flash. Wow! After all the negative spins about Adobe Flash, Google now supports it.
  • All App Update function: Now you can update all apps at once if there’s an update for the app, instead of one app at a time.
  • Crash report button: When an app crashes, there’s a report button that not only allows users to add more comments but also allows them to first see what information is being sent to make sure the user is comfortable with it. For the developers, the result is a full stack trace so the developer can see exactly what happened.
  • Music: It allows users to stream their music – whether music they buy in the marketplace or the existing collection (yes, including iTunes) – directly to the mobile device.

I know many users that have the older versions are probably biting their tongues in disbelief and wished they waiter longer. You know the old saying – “There’s always something new”.

6 Responses to “Android Froyo Introduced at Google I/O”

  1. Andrew@BloggingGuide

    May 21st, 2010

    Really surprising that Google now supports flash! Double wow!

    • Frank Jovine

      May 21st, 2010

      Andrew,

      I fell off my chair when I read that as well.

  2. warcraft

    May 22nd, 2010

    I’m happy . saved my news

  3. aksaray

    May 28th, 2010

    Thanks. I’am happy. ;)

  4. Joanie

    Jun 8th, 2010

    I’m picking up an Evo Friday, so I’m looking forward to trying out Android.

    You mentioned Exchange syncing. I’ve read that the Evo has problems if the phone password is all numbers. How weird is that? Just a tidbit of info in case anyone else is buying one. Make sure the phone password is alphanumeric.

    • Frank Jovine

      Jun 8th, 2010

      Joanie,

      I would like a review on what your take is on it.