Sun mobile phone and tablet version will grow together again
With the new version of Android 4.0, Google Ice Cream Sandwich, the recently separated rails of the operating system for mobile phones and tablets together again. Previously, Google with Android 3.0 Honeycomb had presented a specially optimized for the larger tablet version of its software, which differed greatly from the previous mobile versions. Many manufacturers have already announced updates to their devices, the first Google phone Nexus One, however, apparently remains on the sidelines. But what exactly the update brings to the new version, and can manage the way back to the single-track system? The new features of Android 4.0 make Ice Cream Sandwich hope.
Even the look of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich - which is, however, by some manufacturers and their self-developed surface does not always look so - the obvious kinship with the tablet version of Honeycomb. The Android buttons for "Home," "Back" and "Menu" now look like on the Tablet, the fourth button for the search has been dropped. As before, there is the possibility of hardware buttons or touch buttons to use as Google confirmed to Gizmodo.
Design is minimalist
Overall, the design of Android clearly become simple and minimalist than previous versions. The buttons with its clean geometric shapes are reminiscent in some cases even a little of the Metro-design of Windows Phone 7 General use has not been touched, can continue to be the Android-users from the full menu - pack their favorites on the different home screens - now that looks like honeycomb. Widgets provide information without any further action on the applications and can now change the size. Icons can, much like the iPhone, are grouped into folders.
Also known by the Tablet Android Multitasking is the view of open applications, which has now kept on the mobile feeder. With a tap allows the application running at the show, switch back and forth between them and quit. This is handy for those users who do not need to multitask even on the phone and do not always want multiple applications in parallel to keep in mind. Retread were also core applications such as e-mail program and browser, which should now be faster and easier. Users can now use the Android browser instead of custom websites for mobile users to quickly switch to the normal desktop view, the speed of page design should also be increased significantly.
Camera effects, and sharing control over the data traffic
Particular attention is devoted to the Google camera. The corresponding application has been donated numerous new features designed to exploit the potential of modern mobile phone lenses better. These include an image stabilizer, face detection or special-focus modes. While a video is recorded, can also save individual images, panoramic images can be made on a train and not have to be assembled from individual images. Pictures and videos can also with numerous effects subsequently.
Beam with Android, there is a new feature that uses the NFC standard for exchanging data. Two NFC mobile phone with the latest Android can exchange apps, contacts, music or videos with each other quickly and easily. Also handle the new Android-generation WiFi Direct to connect to other phones or take suitably equipped printers.
For smartphone users, despite the increased popularity of flat-rate plans also control the data traffic is still an issue. Google returns with the new version of Android has its own application, which offers many opportunities for control. The user can configure alerts, and the complete stopping of traffic, depending on how the contract looks like their own.
Ice Cream Sandwich to the Galaxy Nexus in Video
Of course there are many smaller changes in the new operating system, including new features on the Lock screen, an improved spell checker and much more. Obviously it is Google in any case quite serious about it, make the separation of Android to reverse. At first glance, the developers at Ice Cream Sandwich Honeycomb many good features have also taken on the phone, such as the multi-tasking and view the menu structure. Useful additions like the new features to transfer documents are also welcome. App developers for the new SDK also provides the opportunity to jointly develop an application directly for all product categories. The sign for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich are entirely positive, even if the new software still needs to prove harsh everyday.
Finally, Google has released a video showing some of the new features in action. When does the new Galaxy Nexus device is used, which is manufactured by Samsung again and expanded the number of Google phones by another model.
With the new version of Android 4.0, Google Ice Cream Sandwich, the recently separated rails of the operating system for mobile phones and tablets together again. Previously, Google with Android 3.0 Honeycomb had presented a specially optimized for the larger tablet version of its software, which differed greatly from the previous mobile versions. Many manufacturers have already announced updates to their devices, the first Google phone Nexus One, however, apparently remains on the sidelines. But what exactly the update brings to the new version, and can manage the way back to the single-track system? The new features of Android 4.0 make Ice Cream Sandwich hope.
Even the look of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich - which is, however, by some manufacturers and their self-developed surface does not always look so - the obvious kinship with the tablet version of Honeycomb. The Android buttons for "Home," "Back" and "Menu" now look like on the Tablet, the fourth button for the search has been dropped. As before, there is the possibility of hardware buttons or touch buttons to use as Google confirmed to Gizmodo.
Design is minimalist
Overall, the design of Android clearly become simple and minimalist than previous versions. The buttons with its clean geometric shapes are reminiscent in some cases even a little of the Metro-design of Windows Phone 7 General use has not been touched, can continue to be the Android-users from the full menu - pack their favorites on the different home screens - now that looks like honeycomb. Widgets provide information without any further action on the applications and can now change the size. Icons can, much like the iPhone, are grouped into folders.
Also known by the Tablet Android Multitasking is the view of open applications, which has now kept on the mobile feeder. With a tap allows the application running at the show, switch back and forth between them and quit. This is handy for those users who do not need to multitask even on the phone and do not always want multiple applications in parallel to keep in mind. Retread were also core applications such as e-mail program and browser, which should now be faster and easier. Users can now use the Android browser instead of custom websites for mobile users to quickly switch to the normal desktop view, the speed of page design should also be increased significantly.
Camera effects, and sharing control over the data traffic
Particular attention is devoted to the Google camera. The corresponding application has been donated numerous new features designed to exploit the potential of modern mobile phone lenses better. These include an image stabilizer, face detection or special-focus modes. While a video is recorded, can also save individual images, panoramic images can be made on a train and not have to be assembled from individual images. Pictures and videos can also with numerous effects subsequently.
Beam with Android, there is a new feature that uses the NFC standard for exchanging data. Two NFC mobile phone with the latest Android can exchange apps, contacts, music or videos with each other quickly and easily. Also handle the new Android-generation WiFi Direct to connect to other phones or take suitably equipped printers.
For smartphone users, despite the increased popularity of flat-rate plans also control the data traffic is still an issue. Google returns with the new version of Android has its own application, which offers many opportunities for control. The user can configure alerts, and the complete stopping of traffic, depending on how the contract looks like their own.
Ice Cream Sandwich to the Galaxy Nexus in Video
Of course there are many smaller changes in the new operating system, including new features on the Lock screen, an improved spell checker and much more. Obviously it is Google in any case quite serious about it, make the separation of Android to reverse. At first glance, the developers at Ice Cream Sandwich Honeycomb many good features have also taken on the phone, such as the multi-tasking and view the menu structure. Useful additions like the new features to transfer documents are also welcome. App developers for the new SDK also provides the opportunity to jointly develop an application directly for all product categories. The sign for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich are entirely positive, even if the new software still needs to prove harsh everyday.
Finally, Google has released a video showing some of the new features in action. When does the new Galaxy Nexus device is used, which is manufactured by Samsung again and expanded the number of Google phones by another model.
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