14 DAY TRIAL // Another appealing Android-based smartphone has been updated to the latest version of Google's mobile operating system, Android 2.2, namely the Acer Liquid E.
The new software solution was made available for download via Acer's support website, for devices available for purchase in Canada via Fido or Rogers.
Although Acer already put the files for download up on its website, it did not offer specific info on what enhancements the update would include.
Not only did Acer announce the fact that users can now get the new solution, but Rogers too posted links to the Android OS 2.2 Froyo update for its Acer Liquid E users.
“GGood news Acer Liquid E users! Android OS 2.2 now available: http://bit.ly/dfBKIu Select Smart Handheld ->Liquid E & follow instructions,” the wireless carrier announced via Twitter.
When unveiling the new Android 2.2 OS flavor, Google announced that it would offer a nice range of enhancements, including performance improvements, or support for more features and technologies than before.
The Android 2.2 Froyo should offer Acer Liquid E users features like:
- Support for Adobe Flash Player 10.1 - Performance of the browser has been enhanced using the V8 engine, which enables faster loading of JavaScript-heavy pages - Dalvik Performance Boost: 2x-5x performance speedup for CPU-heavy code over Android 2.1 with Dalvik JIT - Voice dialing over Bluetooth - Mobile hotspot capabilities to specific devices - Exchange Calendars are now supported in the Calendar application - Gallery allows you to peek into picture stacks using a zoom gesture - Videos can be shot at night or in low light settings - Improved security with the addition of numeric pin or alpha-numeric password options to unlock device
Other enhancements are also there, for Acer Liquid E users to discover.
As stated above, those interested in downloading the new OS upgrade would have to head over to Acer's support website to get the necessary files.
Select Smart Handheld >Liquid >Liquid E, just as in the screenshot to the left, and then select the Android 2.2 OS in the drop-down menu, and then click on OS in the menu that should appear below it.
