Google have announced that they are developing a new Android platform for the mobile phone handset, with the code name ‘Gingerbread’. Following on from similarly foodie named systems such as Donut, Cupcake, Froyo (frozen yoghurt) and Éclair, Brian Swetland who works on the development team, revealed the information whilst discussing the future for the Android technology.
However, whilst the new version’s name was mentioned, any other given facts seemed to be severely lacking. Working out of the Mountain View based centre for Android’s Linux-based kernel, Mr Swetland released only the name of the new version, and said that because development was moving so swiftly, by the time ‘Gingerbread’ became widely available they would “likely be on (Linux kernel 2.6.).33 or .34.”
Android has seen a notable rise to being one of the largest and most important systems on the mobile phone platform. With both Google and the Open Handset Alliance impacting highly on the market share, they have counteracted Apple’s iPhone dominance rather effectively. And whilst the Apple product continues to gain market share and provide innovative and eye catching applications, it is the Android system that continues to spread across a large number of manufacturers hardware, including HTC, Sony Ericsson, Samsung, not to mention Google’s first foray into the mobile market with the Nexus One. With ‘Gingerbread’ nearing the end of development and Mr Swetland’s report that they were already planning development for its successor, the Android system looks to be around for some time yet.
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