In the usual gradual rollout many of us are getting to see Android 1.6 coming to our G1s and myTouch 3Gs. Here is a quick rundown on what there is to look forward to:

  • All inclusive search: the new search box will scan through bookmarks, browser history, contacts, and the web
  • Adaptive search: consider this the direct marketing version of search results, the more you search and click the more it learns about what is relevant to you.
  • App Search Inclusion: developers now have a way of including content from their applications into the search results, such as media
  • New Camera interface integrates video, still and gallery
  • Faster camera shots: 39% faster camera startup and 28% improvement between shots
  • New VPN support
  • Battery Usage Indicator: As in the screen shot above, shows which apps use more power and gives the ability to kill an app.
  • Enhanced Accessibility
  • Better Android Market: Choose among apps, games, and downloads. New categories: Top Paid, Top Free, Just In. Now Screenshots are available!
  • Text-to-Speech: Let’s your apps speak! If you are using a G1 or Dream device download ‘SpeechSynthesis Data Installer’ from the Android Market
  • Gestures: Developers now have the ability to use gestures in their apps
  • New OpenCore media engine
  • Upgraded Linux Kernel to 2.6.29

Enjoy!




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