Android 2.2 Froyo officially announced

[LeshaK]

No huge surprises here, but Google just announced Android 2.2 "Froyo" at I/O, and the big addition is a just-in-time compiler, which brings a 2-5x speed boost to the system. There are also 20 new enterprise features, including better Exchange integration and device administration APIs, as well as a new device backup app that'll let you transfer personal data to a new device. Android 2.2 also features a new cloud-to-device messaging API that Google called "much more than a push notification service designed to make up for a lack of basic features like multitasking," and of course, WiFi tethering -- which was used to get a WiFi iPad online during the demo to great cheers. Google also demoed a new JavaScript engine in the Android browser, which is billed as "the world's fastest web browser," and a Chrome browser plugin that allows you to send directions from Maps on your desktop directly to your phone.

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[wmanu]

Thanks for the update LeshaK, can we get Froyo for I5700 (Spica)?

Google Devs: "Android 2.2 Froyo Upgrades Technically Possible On Every Phone On The Market, Even The G1"

[thaisonlx]

Thanks LeshaK. If (I5700 Spica) there multitouch in firmware 2.2 this is so great

[sik_gerar]

Thanks LeshaK. If (I5700 Spica) there multitouch in firmware 2.2 this is so great

multitouch is something about drivers, not firmware. you will have to ask for that directly to samsung and the manufacturers that did the phone, not google doing the OS.

[cosmopol_b]

I hope to see a working ROM for the Spica soon. For that, we all should try to participate on this somehow. So Leshak, tell us if you need help!

[badboybackagain]

Hey Leshak, just wanted to ask if we can get android 2.2 on spica...please do reply...

[wmanu]

Guys, check this out. Looks like Spica is already on 2.2.

[Yuuki]

kernel 2.6.29 => SDK mod => not real Froyo, 2.2 is UI only => almost fake

PS: There is no fact it is Spica screenshot.

[wmanu]

Android 2.2 for Nexus One is available here. Can we make it compatible with Spica?

Reference.