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This time Google released the much-anticipated 1.6 version of Android to developers Based on the Donut branch of the Android open source project, 1.6 is a minor update to the Android platform that could have a major impact to the bottom line of commercial Android developers.
This time Google released the much-anticipated 1.6 version of Android to developers Based on the Donut branch of the Android open source project, 1.6 is a minor update to the Android platform that could have a major impact to the bottom line of commercial Android developers.
The system based on Linux kernel 2.6.29 On 15 September 2009, the 1.6 (Donut) SDK was released.
- Search: Voice Search & text entry search enhanced to include bookmarks & history, contacts, the web, and more
- Search: Developers can now include their content in search results
- Text to speech: Features a multilingual speech synthesis engine to allow any Android application to "speak" a string of text
- Android Market: Allows easier searching, app screen shots, etc.
- Camera, camcorder, and Gallery: Updated integrated with faster camera access
- Gallery: Now enables users to select multiple photos for deletion
- System: Updated technology support for CDMA/EVDO, 802.1x, VPNs, and a text-to-speech engine
- Display: Support for WVGA screen resolutions
- Speed improvements in searching and camera applications
- Expanded Gesture framework and new Gesture Builder development tool
- Google free turn-by-turn navigation.
The new Android 1.6 Market could be a game changer for users and developers alike. In 1.5, paid applications were hidden from users behind an obscure menu option. But in 1.6 they will be brought to the forefront. By exposing users to high-quality paid applications, the Market should see a surge in revenue which will encourage developers to produce even more and better content. For months the Android Market has lagged the iPhone app store, but 1.6 could put it on a path to change that.