1
Jul
2010
What is New with Android Froyo?
So it is the latest Android OS version, but with so much hype about the new Froyo, it is getting hard to figure exactly what is so special about the new version. We already know that the Os update has been released for the Google Nexus One. In the meanwhile, the Desire, Wildfire and Legend (which is HTC’s killer Android trio for this season) and several other handsets such as the Motorola Milestone and the Samsung Galaxy S might have to wait a little while longer for a compatible patch to be released.
With the launch of Adobe’s Flash Player for the Android 2.2 Froyo pre-empting the actual OS itself, many are wondering when the new era of Flash on smart phones will actually start. The players are all in place and all the industry needs now is a massive multi phone update to the new Android version.
Of course, the new OS is going to be bringing users more than just Flash support. In fact, the new Froyo updates have so much to offer that Flash support ends up becoming an extra feature.
The most obvious difference in the new OS is that the interface now has a cute mascot telling you what to do. And unlike Microsoft Office’s annoying paperclip, the Android Robot (a term that would make science fiction fans cringe) actually offers useful advice.
One of our favorite improvements is in the camera user interface. When taking photos, users can now easily adjust the settings, add effects and basically control every element of the shot in order to provide the best image possible (of course, users might want to brush up on the basic theories of shutter speed and aperture to figure out what exposure settings are best under certain light conditions). At the very least, the new UI lets users add in cool effects to photos too.
16
Mar
2010
Vodafone’s April Offering Brings HTC Android Fun
Vodafone will be offering both the HTC Desire and the HTC Legend to Android fans when April arrives. The announcement has already been made months ago and with the recently updated pages for the devices on the operator’s website, eager fans can already check out the offered prices of the smart phone and possible tariffs for varying plans.
Of course, it comes as a given that unlimited internet access on 3G is a must have for those considering to get any of the two Android phones. The HTC Legend is currently the big ticket device despite its hardware being less than that of the desire. This mid-range phone is getting plenty of demand for its excellent balance of price and specs. It even comes in with a nicely styled aluminum casing.
The Legend is officially the sequel to the HTC Hero (another successful Android device from the Taiwanese manufacturer); it comes with a 3.2 inch AMOLED capacitive touch screen, a 5 mega pixel camera and a Qualcomm 600 MHz CPU.
The Desire on the other hand is HTC’s high end Android gadget that is made for gear heads who want their phones to be on top of the scales. It uses a 1GHz Snapdragon processor for high speed loading and running of apps and functions. The 3.7 inch AMOLED capacitive touch screen delivers both high quality images and accurate touch controls. Lastly, the 5 mega pixel camera not only comes with LED flash and autofocus, but it also allows for 720p video recording.
Vodafone UK is also offering other devices this coming April such as the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Android smart phone and the Google Phone Nexus One. Late April will see the operator offering the Apple iPad touch screen tablet on plans and tariff.
Get to know more about the Desire and the Legend at Tech Radar.
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