Google and Samsung unveil Galaxy Nexus, Android 4 Ice Cream Sandwich
Android 4 also known as Ice Cream Sandwich, the operating system that Google announced it would release during Google I/O 2011 earlier this year, is here.
At a special event in Hong Kong on Wednesday, Samsung and Google jointly announced the Galaxy Nexus and unveiled Android 4, codenamed Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS), the next major version of Google’s mobile operating system. The hardware specs are impressive and the platform update offers some compelling new features.
Interesting things to note:
The search giant said that the update would likely come in the fourth quarter and that it would bring together the Android tablet and smartphone environments in a cohesive user experience.
Google’s standard voice-enabled keyboard system got a particularly impressive boost: speech transcription is now done in real-time with very little latency.
The highlight is its 4.65-inch Super AMOLED display with an impressive 1280×720 resolution. The device has a curved form factor that is said to give it a natural feel despite its large size.
The device also has a 1.2GHz dual-core TI OMAP4 CPU, front and rear-facing cameras and 1GB of RAM. Samsung says that there will be separate models with HSPA+ and LTE connectivity available depending on region. Other connectivity features include Bluetooth, WiFi, and NFC. It also has the full array of sensors, including a built-in gyroscope and barometer. The device is scheduled to ship in November with Android 4 on board.
Code appears to be available for developer download Apples iOS 4 new voice recognition command SIRI comes to mind
………………..2.3 will support video call. Is that true? If yes then if a phone is upgraded from 2.2 to 2.3, then how will that phone be getting secondary camera for video-calling. I am buying lg optimus one which have os 2.2 and will be getting an update for 2.3? So will it then have video-call option?