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Android 1.6 Release

September 17th, 2009 · Add Comments · Misc

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The Android 1.6 release introduces new features for users and developers. It is based on the donut branch from the Android Open Source Project. For devices with Android Market, the latest version improves the overall user experience and makes it easier for users to discover great apps and games from developers.

The key new features for users are:

  • Quick search box
  • Camera, camcorder and gallery
  • VPN 802.1x
  • Battery usage indicator
  • Accessibility

New platform technologies are:

  • Expanded search framework
  • text to speech engine
  • Gestures
  • Telephony support for CDMA
  • Accessibility
  • Expanded support for screen densities and resolutions

Watch the official video here. You can download the latest release 1.6 from here.
Source: Android

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