Android 3.0 Gingerbread details: 1280760 resolution, 1Ghz minimum specs, mid-Oct. release

Android 3.0 !!!

Just want to ask why Android keep release newer version ?
v2.2 just release but v3 ard known will get it end of this year...
this cause the user outdated fast...

It's just rumors. My guess will be even if there is 3.0 but announcement this year. Release ? Next year.

Old (and possibly inaccurate) rumours.

Dan Morrill on Gingerbread

This post has been edited by mmmaak: Aug 11 2010, 08:53 AM

Well, the rumours had been circulating out there for quite some time now in regards to Gingerbread but there are no solid announcement so far. It was last said to be release by end of this year but expect it to release next year unless its a "google phone". FroYo was announced to be released in June and its now August and not all of the phones have them yet

Smartphone has become like personal computers. OS keeps on coming out and then we need to keep on upgrading if we were to chase after it. Else, live with 2.2, it can already do a lot.

But 3.0 doesn't have the hype as much as the FroYo. What that is said so far was only a completely revamped UI for the Android which is said to be going to be better than the Sense. Other than that, nothing much since.

why are you afraid of rapid development? kiasu ar?

i just wonder why android keep on release newer version in short period...
this will make the android phone no more value in market...

The faster the better ; the more varieties the better. One can never have enough of this especially if the current crop of Nexus, Desires, Galaxy S can use it

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Added on August 11, 2010, 10:01 amNot necessary if the phones can be upgraded - eg Nexus, Desire and Galaxy S, Droid X ( with rooting )

This post has been edited by benny888: Aug 11 2010, 10:02 AM

becoz of Windows Phone 7? have to come out a better OS to fight it back =)

Android 3.0 is more focus on tablet. You no need to have so much worries.
I always feel better whenever there is new version available

yes but v3.0 requirement is quite high....

I doubt so. But after all it's a liabilities. You're expecting your phone to stay that value or increase over time ? Don't be silly

So ? I guess those with 1Ghz proc can catch up with that.

One tidbits on Gingerbread. Unlike the 'news' that comes with Don, this one have a different source.

Engadget


Here's one more interesting point for future versions of Android by Dan Morrill.

The time has come where older devices will be left in the dust.

why is it concern you as a user? Unless you are an android programmer. And if the update rolling out slower, it does not make the phone value depreciate slower.

For me, the real value of the phone is its build quality and usability. Build quality can determine how long you will be using it, the better the build quality, the longer you can use it, and more value it will bring to you. The usability of course is the usefulness and function of the phone that can help/entertain you in your daily life.

My previous Treo 680 has been serving me for 3 years plus and i must say it is an excellent phone, but due to normal wear and tear, the phone function has some problem recently. So I upgraded to Desire. In the aspect of usability, the only "upgrade" for me is the Wi-Fi connectivity on Desire coz the Treo 680 does not have it to check my office email. All the other features of Desire - AMOLED screen, fast hardware, lots of softwares to choose from, etc are just the icing on the cake.

That's why I choose my next phone carefully, after research high and low and finally settle on HTC Desire. I believe it will serve me for quite some time. If there is free update in the OS - Froyo/Gingerbread/whatever, I will appreciate it but if not, I just utilise whatever I have.

Previous statements from Google did say that 3.0 (Gingerbread) will be targetted at High End Phones while the Low End ones will stick to 2.1/2.2. And minimum requirements for the Gingerbread is 1Ghz processor. Currently, there is no guarantee on which current phone will get Gingerbread (Heck, some even waited like infinitely for FroYo) but those with lower than 1Ghz processor could pretty much forget about it for now.

SE X10 is still waiting for Eclair

Legend waiting for Froyo

And they quoted : "Something SMARTER is coming"

i want android tablet!!!! say no to IPAD!

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..

Just to clarify things up. It's not minimum but it's "recommended" hardware specs

•Android’s split into 2 branches becomes official. 3.0 for top of the line/high end devices. Cheap, low-end mass market handsets will keep Android 2.1/2.2

then hope all software and games support both version. dont just support 3.0 version only

This post has been edited by xngjn: Aug 13 2010, 12:20 AM

great news
fast fast coming...exciting the market

wow..so soon ? i tot tat is for end year or early next year...for 3.0


then what will happen to those tablets using 1.5 ?? Geee...it will become dinosaur era...hehehe... lots of chinese brand tablets will be affected. Including Archos Home Tablet 7 inch n 5 inch.

Cheers !
Vince

1.5 - Cupcake
1.6 - Donut
2.0 - (exact name please??)
2.1 - Eclair
2.2 - Froyo
2.3 - ?
2.4 - ?
2.5 - ?
2.6 - ?
2.7 - ?
2.8 - ?
2.9 - ?
3.0 - Gingerbread

Why there are only small number of OS version for each 1.x and 2.x? Why not continue with 2.3 until 2.9 first?
Or maybe it shows huge performance increasing from each batch??
Who knows? Only Google's insider know..

This post has been edited by faridaizuddin: Aug 19 2010, 07:22 AM

HAHAHA..good one.

Maybe these names are in the making... :

2.3 - Aiyoh
2.4 - Haiseh
2.5 - Choco
2.6 - Fruitcake
2.7 - Wahlau
2.8 - Chialat
2.9 - goggle ?

The releases are named alphabetically.
1.5 - Cupcake
1.6 - Donut
2.1 - Eclair
2.2 - Froyo
3.0 - Gingerbread

that is because 3.0 is a huge jump so they make it 3.0 instead of 2.2(but still they haven't confirmed whether they put it as version 3 right?)

btw,before Gingerbread release,here comes the next codename..
Honeycomb

http://www.intomobile.com/2010/08/19/googl...a-small-update/

Ah..just realised it..

All food based and in alpha order ..make me hungry liau..

Tks bro.

nope.
dun think google is updating android 'too fast'

by the time google announce 3.0 gingerbread officially at the end of the year (rumored) it will take at least a few months to get it ready to release, another few more mnths by manufacturer (htc,samsung etc) to update. should be the right timing..

im guessing gingerbread will be ready by mid next year?

This post has been edited by blur_goofy: Sep 7 2010, 08:30 AM

rumors...rumors..

The ultimate iphone4 killer is android......to infinity n beyond

yup...it based on the dessert name...but i'm really drolling for frozen yogurt - froyo right now

Phone model please??

my dear sgs

If i'm not mistaken.. samsung already released update for 2.2 for SGS right?
Correct me if i'm wrong..

any specific model phone for 3.0?i'm waiting for that one to switch to android!

As what I heard from a lot of sources, Android 3.0 will only applicable to any Android tablet after this while Gingerbread or 2.3 is their upcoming OS update for smartphone after Froyo completely unleashed..

Afaik official firmwares are released yet but its around the corner. Honestly idk

its been quite long since froyo released and no news bout gingerbread until now except untrusted leaks or rumors

based on galaxy S spec, i think the phone will get 3.0 update

no. Nexus one will get 1st.
Once google has release the sdk, all dev will start action..