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October 28, 2009
 

Google releases Android 2.0 OS

Android 2.0 After launch of Android OS 1.5, Google has now released Android 2.0, also known as “Eclair”, for all the developers. It will allow developers to design useful android compatible applications for new OS.

Earlier many people predicted about Android 2.0 on Motorola Droid, but Google has confirmed this OS by releasing its SDK to developers. The new Android 2.0 OS has some amazing features, which will help developers build high end apps and games for upcoming Android supported mobile phones.

Features of Android 2.0

  • Supports multiple contacts for email and sync with other devices.
  • Email app has unified interface.
  • Enhanced camera with built in support for flash, digital zoom and macro focus.
  • Improved Android virtual keyboard and mobile browser.
  • Supports Bluetooth 2.1 technology.
  • New framework APIs for developers.

Google Android team has also released a short video to give the overview of some of the important features of Android 2.0 OS. Have a look at the video below.

Android 2.0 Official Video

Download Android 2.0 SDK

Android developers with 1.6 SDK can update the environment by installing the Android 2.0 platform and other updated tools. You can also download new Android SDK from here.

For more information on Android 2.0, head over to Android developers official website.