Google just announced some official features that will be released on their next version of Android. Versions 2.2 will have, among many other cool features, the ability to turn your phone into a wireless hotspot and Flash support. While all the cool features are impressive, individual features aren’t what make Android better. What makes it better is the development speed. Every software that comes out leapfrogs another piece of software in becoming the leader, but with the Android developing so quickly, there’s little chance for other platforms to keep up. Plus it helps that I don’t have to have Safari and iTunes to use the damn thing.
The iPad? Well that’s a whole other ballgame. We will see what Chrome OS has to offer.
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I finally got 2.1 on my Droid Eris and now suddenly 2.2 is announced! I’ve literally had 2.1 for barely a week. The downside to Android is the fragmentation… I like the Sense UI that HTC adds (mostly the onscreen keyboard is super nice, the rest doesn’t matter so much), but get annoyed that it takes so long to update it to the most current Android OS. Still, I’m overall a very happy Android user.
And, re: iPad, I did cave and get one, and quite enjoy it. As soon as I get tethering figured out from my phone it’ll be even better. I’m not really a “must sell everyone on the iPad” guy, but I have to admit that I have fun with it.
It’s not just announced. Coming in June! http://www.droid-life.com/2010/05/20/android-2-2-available-for-motorola-droid-in-june/
On top of that, the next release is slated for October. This is exactly what I’m talking about with speedy development.