New software

[wamblesam]

When does the new software come out. I don't like gingerbread.

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[Backnblack]

Word is Phone s are not getting 3.0 Honeycomb.....

http://www.droidforums.net/forum/dr...says-honeycomb-will-not-come-smartphones.html

 

[Rocko]

Well gingerbread is not out, so how do you know you don't like it? Current official release is 2.2.1 Froyo.

 

[wamblesam]

It is on my Droid X

So are you telling me 2.2.1 is not gingerbread? So I should deleat the gingerbread in my apps?

 

[Rocko]

So are you telling me 2.2.1 is not gingerbread? So I should deleat the gingerbread in my apps?

2.2.1 is most definitely not gingerbread, it's Froyo. 2.3 will be gingerbread.

2.2 (Froyo)[50]
Based on Linux Kernel 2.6.32 [51] (2.2.2 latest release) On 20 May 2010, the 2.2 (Froyo) SDK was released.[50] Changes included:[51]

• General Android OS speed, memory, and performance optimizations[52]
• Additional application speed improvements courtesy of JIT implementation[53]
• Integration of Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine into the Browser application
• Increased Microsoft Exchange support (security policies, auto-discovery, GAL look-up, calendar synchronization, remote wipe)
• Improved application launcher with shortcuts to Phone and Browser applications
• USB tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot functionality
• Added an option to disable data access over mobile network
• Updated Market application with batch and automatic update features[52]
• Quick switching between multiple keyboard languages and their dictionaries
• Voice dialing and contact sharing over Bluetooth
• Support for numeric and alphanumeric passwords
• Support for file upload fields in the Browser application[54]
• Support for installing applications to the expandable memory
• Adobe Flash 10.1 support[55]
• Support for extra high DPI screens (320 dpi), such as 4" 720p[56]

2.3 (Gingerbread)[57]
Based on Linux Kernel 2.6.35[58] On 6 December 2010, the 2.3 (Gingerbread) SDK was released.[57] Changes included:[58]

• Updated user interface design
• Support for extra-large screen sizes and resolutions (WXGA and higher)[56]
• Native support for SIP VoIP telephony
• Support for WebM/VP8 video playback, and AAC audio encoding
• New audio effects such as reverb, equalization, headphone virtualization, and bass boost
• Support for Near Field Communication
• System-wide copy–paste functionalities
• Redesigned multi-touch software keyboard
• Enhanced support for native code development
• Audio, graphical, and input enhancements for game developers
• Concurrent garbage collection for increased performance
• Native support for more sensors (such as gyroscopes and barometers)
• A download manager for long-running downloads
• Improved power management and application control
• Native support for multiple cameras
• Switched from YAFFS to the ext4 filesystem[59]

3.0 (Honeycomb)[60] On 26 January 2011, a preview of the 3.0 (Honeycomb) SDK was released. Changes include:[61]

• Optimized tablet support with a new user interface
• Three dimensional desktop with redesigned widgets
• Refined multi-tasking
• Browser enhancements including tabbed web pages, form auto-fill, bookmark syncing with Google Chrome, and private browsing
• Support for video chat using Google Talk
• Hardware acceleration
• Support for multi-core processors

Ice Cream Sandwich[62] Possible mid-2011 release.[62]

 

[wamblesam]

How can I get that ginger bread?

So it was released on December 26 2010?

 

[Rocko]

2.2.1 was yes.

 

[wamblesam]

Just want to make sure my x is up to date.

Thank you for the information. So if i have Android version 2.2.1 on my x then I am up to date? When do you think the new one will be released? i went in and uninstall the gingerbread launcher. Hope it helps my phone

 

[Rocko]

no problem. I think it will come out in the next 2-3 months.

It's ok to use gingerbread themes if you like them. Its just a theme to make your phone look like the new update-which is not out. If they make your phone buggy, just uninstall.

I use Launcher Pro and like the screen transitions.