Google’s now showing off the all-new JIT compiler it’s sticking into its imminent FroYo Android 2.2 update, claiming – and showing in a live demo to back it up – that it offers a stunning performance increase of up to FIVE TIMES when running Android apps.
Also, Google’s claiming a 2-3 time increase of speed in the Android browser, thanks to new efficiencies.
Incredibly, it’s entirely compatible with all existing Android hardware. Hopefully there’ll be some sort of roll-out schedule for Android 2.2 announced shortly. Image via some random Twitter account.
And tethering is now official on a “platform level” allowing your Android phone to become a portable hotspot – And Google’s showing the feature off by tether an iPad to it! Classy.
Motorola’s latest flagship dual-core Android monster is a massive, original powerhouse, that’s a big improvement on previous MOTOBLUR mobiles – but still isn’t a total winner.
A slim and glamorous phone from Sony Ericsson, with the sharpest display around. It’s no powerhouse and the screen’s not the biggest out there, but we don’t mind. Because it’s cute.
LG’s first glasses-free 3D phone is a heavy, fat monster, with a clever 3D effect that works rather well. As a smartphone, though, it’s heavy and underwhelming.
A very shiny thing from Sony Ericsson, with a 3.7″ screen and Android 2.3.3 inside. But is it exciting enough to win fans in today’s spec-obsessed market? Can man live on one core alone?
INQ’s Android phone is an interesting “boutique” piece of hardware, packed with unique interface customisations that go far beyond the headline Facebook integration. We like it a lot.
Mark
/ May 20, 2010Glad I rooted my Hero, it means I will be getting custom 2.1 roms off the back of 2.1 official very soon, and 2.2 ROMS based off a hybrid 2.2 OS and 2.1 Sense soon after that…