Android 2.0 Source Code Released
PrintAt long last, Google has finally released the source code for Android 2.0 (codenamed Eclair). Motorola's Droid is the only smartphone currently shipping that's built around the latest version, but now that Eclair's out in the wild, expect to see plenty more handset makers jump on board.
The release is also great news for the Android modding community, many of which have been eagerly awaiting the update. Modding guru Steve Kondik, otherwise popularly known as "Cyanogen," stated in a Twitter message that he's already gotten Eclair to run on his HTC G1 smartphone, noting that "it runs really well, fast, and smooth. Audio and video not working yet, though."
So what's the big deal? Android 2.0 is the most significant update to Google's open source platform to date. Just a few of the added features include native Exchange support, search functionality for all saved SMS and MMS messages, more camera options (built-in flash, digital zoom, white balance, and so forth), an improved virtual keyboard, multi-touch support, and more. This could be the OS that finally gives Apple's iPhone OS a run for its money.
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Khaled
November 16, 2009 at 9:35pm
I'm surprised it still doesn't support a lot of other languages natively.
Also I hope they fix this 256mb app storage limit
B10H4Z4RD
November 16, 2009 at 7:24pm
wish i could answer the previous comment, but i know less about android than he/she does. I think i have to get one because alison haislip [<3] got one, lol. seems like a good phone, i dont see anyreason not to get the droid w/ 1.5 on it, im sure the update will be available soon enough. and anyway its open source, with enough research im sure you could fix it.
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higuybbb
November 16, 2009 at 11:47am
Ok so Im looking into getting the Droid ERIS if we switch over to verison, but its runing Android 1.5, and I want 2.0(cause lets face it 2.0 is kick arse), I think youll be able to upgrade to 2.0 but Im not sure...anyone know for sure if I can? Thanks
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