Android 2.2 Froyo update has started rolling out for Nexus One

[shantanu]

if Google surprised you with the playable Pac-Man logo, you’d better sit down - the Android 2.2 Froyo updates for the Nexus One have begun rolling out. Better yet, the update is available for manual download if you can’t wait for the OTA update to reach you.

It started off as a whisper on the Internet, but Google has confirmed that they’re releasing the Android 2.2 Froyo update. So far the update is only for Google’s own, the Nexus One, and as usual it will become available to users in stages.

Initial reports say that Froyo delivers on its promise - all the new features and most importantly, the speed. Other phones will have to wait until their respective manufacturers release updated ROMs - which might take a while with all the custom UIs they’ve slapped on top of Android.

Nexus One owners who are not seeing the update yet can apply it manually - Phandroid has a link to the needed file and instructions on how to do it. Check out the source link at the bottom.

Well, this is the perk of owning an Android smartphone straight from the big G - you‘re the first to get updates. HTC promised to serve some Froyo treats to their Year 2010 phones too.

Here's a major changes in the latest Android 2.2 edition:

Flash 10.1 support

* One of the most awaited addons - full Flash 10.1 support is on board the Andrid 2.2 Froyo. For now it's beta, but the final version is slated for June release.

Performance

* New web browser V8 Javascript engine allows faster loading of JavaScript-heavy pages.
* 2x-5x performance improvement for CPU-heavy apps thanks to the Dalvik JIT Compiler.
* Improved memory management allowing faster app switching and smoother performance on memory-constrained devices.

Extended Exchange support

* Password unlocking, remote wipe, exchange calendars, auto-discovery

Enhanced camera capabilities

* Onscreen camera keys allows controlling zooming, flash, white balance, geo-tagging, focus and exposure.
* Camcorder can now make use of LED flash as video light.
* Camera now supports portrait orientation.

Apps management

* You can install applications on the shared external storage (SD card, for instance).
* The Cloud-based Backup and Restore service can now backup some of the thrid-party app data for future restores.
* New bug reporting feature for Android Market apps send developers crash and freeze reports
* New "car mode" and "night mode" controls and configurations allow applications to adjust their UI for these situations.

Misc enhancements

* You can use the smartphone as a Wi-Fi hotspot for up to 8 devices.
* You can tether the smartphone to a computer as a 3G modem over a USB cable.
* 3D Gallery allows you to peek into picture stacks using a zoom gesture.
* The Phone, Applications Launcher, and Browser now have dedicated shortcuts on the Home screen that are always visible.
* Supportr for multi-lingual keyboards - toggling Latin-based keyboards is a flick away.
* Voice dialing over Bluetooth.
* Contact sharing over Bluetooth.

Source : http://phandroid.com/2010/05/22/manu...oid-2-2-froyo/

[Seby]

I like Froyo, it's very nice and clean. For you shantanu which is the best android phone?
I think Nexus One is best.

Thank you

[shantanu]

for me htc droid eris amd milestone is the best

[shantanu]

did it is launched

[mananwala]

When can we expect 2.2 Froyo to roll out on our Motorola Milestone??? Any news/updates...

[shantanu]

android 2.2 is leaked for droid see this Download Froyo (2.2) for Your Motorola Droid ! ! ! - for ROOTED users
Yet it is not available for milestone

[shantanu]

android 2.2 is leaked for droid see this Download Froyo (2.2) for Your Motorola Droid ! ! ! - for ROOTED users
Yet it is not available for milestone