14 DAY TRIAL // Mountain View-based Internet giant Google has brought to the market a few weeks ago the latest iteration of its mobile operating system, namely Android 2.3 Gingerbread, and is currently readying an upgrade for the first Google phone out there, the Nexus One. Brought to shelves in early 2010, Nexus One was the first Android handset that was capable of delivering a “pure Google” experience.
Initially released with Android 2.1 on board, the mobile phone was upgraded to the newer Android 2.2 Froyo OS version during summer, and is now slated to receive a software update to the new Android 2.3 OS flavor in a matter of weeks.
“The Gingerbread OTA for Nexus One will happen in the coming weeks. Just hang tight,” a recent tweet from Google Nexus reads.
The new mobile operating system iteration, Android 2.3, is available on the market on Nexus S by Samsung, the second Google phone out there.
The software solution brings forth a nice range of enhancements, aimed at providing end-users with a much better experience. The new platform flavor also includes changes aimed at developers, enhancing their experience as well.
Among the main improvements packed in Gingerbread, we can count Internet calling, Near-field communications (NFC) capabilities, a Download manager, or the option to access multiple cameras on the handset when available.
At the same time, the new platform version comes with a new user interface and should offer faster, more intuitive text input capabilities, along with features like one-touch word selection and copy/paste.
When compared to the previous flavors of the platform, Android 2.3 Gingerbread should be faster, while providing users with better power management, and improved control over applications.
Google already promised that Android 2.3 Gingerbread would be released for Nexus One in a matter of weeks, and it seems that the company hasn't changed its mind until now. Keep an eye on this space for more info on the matter.