I can't believe a few people are actually complaining about Google continuing to improve Android at a fast pace. I'd rather they do that since it shows they're still committed to the project.

Where got high la...
Whether they want to support or not nia. Luckily Android is open source and they can mod and install, just like what they did with Hero.
There aint gonna be 3d homescreen or what. While Flash is supported, Google actually prefer HTML5. HTML5 does not consume at much resources as Flash.

true enough... if u already have the devices... why bother... just uprade it... (if u can upgradelah).... more security... more themes... more of more....

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Added on August 11, 2010, 1:20 pmOpen Source will live on... live on strong as long as God wills it...

This post has been edited by CGLegacy: Aug 11 2010, 01:20 PM

That's Google my friend...

Google like to release thing fast... for example google chrome...

New OS is released fast so manufacturers can pick it up and toy with it and develop hardware that revolves around this OS.

If you look at other OS development, once an OS stuck, the hardware doesn't really improve much already. Or the hardware improves to the point the OS limits the possibilities the hardware can provide to the user.

Agree, I would prefer the way of google, sorry for all developers tho... But once I get used to google update pace.. Others software or hardwares seem to have a slow pace... dam

the only reason i could think off why anyone wouldnt want a fast upgrade to the platform is...
phone manufacturers are not updating their phones fast enough to follow google's pace...
end users stand to benefit from an OS update no matter what (unless you are stuck with an old hardware) but that doesnt make your phone outdated, jeez its not like 2.1 eclair is unusable or old fashioned anytime soon, an upgrade should be seen as a bonus, your phone works and can be use for what it is intended for with the old platform anyway

but i think this sentiment happens because of the now really not needed and unnecessary manufacturer skin on top of android..
HTC Sense, Motoblur etc etc is totally not needed...
why do manufacturer even waste their time to ensure their skin working "seamlessly" with a new OS update before giving their users the update??
upwards of 2.2 and above.. the stock android can do everything that the skin ever does.. its totally unnecessary and I think only Motorola realizes this and are giving their users faster update with motoblur being thrown to the background as just an app..

Developers need not worry so much, because the system is quite similar, they only need to modify the code a bit.
Besides, this makes it better for developers IMO, it gives them more flexibility in their product offering; hardware, and more customer base; apps.

One of the best example is the HD2, brilliant hardware, but the OS is kinda out of date for it, and doesn't offer the user the full potential of the hardware.

This post has been edited by MYstombox: Aug 11 2010, 11:43 PM

problem with out date user?

there's no different "inside" if they dont have their own UI ...only hardware spec & designed...

You never know, for once in a while, "rewrite from the core" will be done

This post has been edited by the100308: Aug 11 2010, 11:54 PM

For me, Google updating OS fast does not make phone obsolete quickly, bcoz the phone hardware will still be usable for the new OS...

So TS, no need to worry....

It depends. Not all phone can make the jump in OS. And in the case of the Gingerbread, Google makes it clear that it is only going to appear on High End Phones, while lower end ones are gonna have to stick with Eclair / FroYo. Thus, i believe not many "current" phone will get the jump over to Gingerbread when it arrives.

It's not ONLY, it's RECOMMENDED......

This post has been edited by the100308: Aug 12 2010, 09:22 AM

and your point?... i know there is no different android inside, im just pointing out the reason for the delays of users getting new firmware update is because the phone manufacturers wants to make it work with their own UI first before releasing it to their users, and it is totally not needed as the stock android is already good enough..

Finally there are some "strict" requirements...
Hopefully there wont be any problem like cant install this app or cant run that...

haaa...then how manufacture attract people to buy their phone..? coz the different only outlook & spec...

Many ppl dont knw shit about android, they just love the UI display...

so choose your next device wisely ..

for me, if Google continue with Nexus Two..its definitely my next phone..why ..because i know i will be 1st to get the latest firmware update.. dont you see nexus one was the 1st running on Froyo.?

Look at SE, x10 still with 1.6, HTC hero just got their official 2.1 Eclair update not long ago..
I think Motorola did very good in firmware update for their compare to other manufacture

Users has wide choice now, if the manufacture still keep their old style strategy..sure they will left behind...

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Added on August 12, 2010, 11:01 pmAfter Gingerbread, wondering whats the next code name

1.5 - Cupcake
1.6 - Donut
2.1 - Eclair
2.2 - Froyo
3.0 - Gingerbread

next - Honeybun ?



This post has been edited by bonanno: Aug 12 2010, 11:01 PM

"Minimum hardware requirements for Android 3.0 devices are: 1GHZ CPU, 512MB or RAM, displays from 3.5” and higher"??

then HTC Wildfire cant use it.

you were right.. sorry mate...my hero cant use also..

last year..my new bought HTC HERO still consider "high end" phone..but today..

that why im wait for 1.3-1.5 ghz phone ..hopefully end of this year..