Google took the wraps of its new Android 2.2 (Froyo–short for Frozen Yogurt) smartphone OS which will convert phones into portable hotspots and support Adobe Flash. The Motorola Droid and Google’s Nexus One should get the new OS in June, while HTC may offer an upgrade for certain 2010 phones, said Computerworld.
Google says 100,000 new people begin using an Android-based phone every day. “The growth of the Android ecosystem continues to exceed our expectations….There are now more than 180,000 active Android developers who have contributed over 50,000 apps to the Android Market,” said VP engineering Andy Rubin, VP in a Google statement.
The new Android OS improves processing speed by 2-5X over Android 2.1 and claims a faster, more powerful browser. It’s new hotspot feature turns certain phones into WiFi hotspots that can be shared with up to 8 devices. It also allows tethering: you can also use the Android phone as a 3G modem for a laptop via a USB cable.
Sources: Google, Computerworld
Android 2.2 Due in Phones in June
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