Report: Android 3.0 “Gingerbread” to launch in October, with hardware spec requirements
Uh-oh, just when we thought the SPECTRE of fragmentation was beginning to recede thanks to the HTC Hero update and the emergence of Android 2.2 as a possible new “default” Android – news arrives of the upcoming “Gingerbread” update.
Speaking in a Mobile Review podcast – which has been transcribed by Unwired View – MR’s reporter claims the next Android will require a 1GHz processor if you want to operate the top-tier new release.
That’ll cause major RUCTIONS, if true. Here’s the full list of alleged “Gingerbread” features:
* Android 3.0 Gingerbread will be released in mid- October (around 15 -16th), 2010. First handsets shipping in November/December – for the Holiday Season
* Minimum hardware requirements for Android 3.0 devices are: 1GHZ CPU, 512MB or RAM, displays from 3.5″ and higher
* New 1280×760 resolution available for the devices with displays of 4″ and higher
* Completely revamped user interface. If you want to get a feeling of what Android 3.0 Gingerbread UX is like, check out the Gallery App on Nexus One. The same overall feel, light animated transitions,etc. Natively, through all the UI
* Android’s split into 2 branches becomes official. 3.0 for top of the line/high end devices. Cheap, low-end mass market handsets will keep Android 2.1/2.2
That lot might take some time to digest, so we’ll not distract you with an image beneath this. Read and digest. Links via Gizmodo.
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