The newest Android OS release, Ice Cream Sandwich, finally fulfills something that Android users everywhere were craving, according to Android User Experience Director Matias Duarte. That something is an Android OS that users could "love using" instead of simply needing to use it. With this in mind, let us look at what Ice Cream Sandwich is in addition to the core differences between this and the earlier Android smartphone and tablet PC operating systems.
What is Ice Cream Sandwich?
Ice Cream Sandwich, also known as Android 4.0, is the newest iteration of the Android operating system and it is featured on the new Samsung Galaxy Nexus. Because Android OS is free to use, many smartphone manufacturers have used it as a base operating system, then develop their own user interfaces to run with it, or "over top" it as it is known. Two good examples of this type of UI and OS customization by manufacturers is the HTC Sense UI and the Motorola MOTOBLUR, as both run over top Android and offer users additional features or better UI control.
What other Android versions came before Ice Cream?
It is the fourth is a long line of Android operating systems made for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet PCs. Earlier Android OS versions include Android 2.3 - 2.3.7 known as Gingerbread and its various incremental updates, Android 2.2 or Froyo, Android 2.1 or ?clair, Android 1.6 or Donut, and Android 1.5, or Cupcake. These versions are used on various smartphones, while Android 3.0 - 3.2 known as Honeycomb, is used exclusively on Tablet PCs.
What makes Ice Cream Sandwich Different from earlier versions?
Ice Cream Sandwich is different from previous versions in that it was developed so manufactures can use it for both tablet PCs and smartphones without problems, whereas earlier versions were made for one or the other. It also offers a redesigned user interface, new communication abilities, and an overall improved user experience.
What new UI features are offered by Ice Cream?
Some of the new abilities and features include a new typeface that works better with the high definition displays offered by many manufacturers in addition to a new System Bar and Action Bar, both appearing on every screen, but are dimmable for full screen use. Additionally, more intuitive multitasking and navigational abilities are available as are interactive notifications, improved folders and favorites on the home screen. Ice Cream also features better accessibility and network control, improved resizable widgets, call and text response, and spell check, in addition to new voice input abilities including streaming voice abilities. Android 4.0 also features improved security as it allows users to unlock the smartphone.
What New Sharing and Communications abilities are offered?
Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 offers users' a People app and a Me profile that links and stores groups, social profiles, contacts, status updates, allowing better social integration and faster connections. Additionally, the improved Calendar makes it easier to share files, and information and the Phone app offers a visual voicemail system that streamlines messaging.
What about features specific to the Galaxy Nexus Smartphone?
Android Ice Cream Sandwich is debuting on the Galaxy Nexus, Samsung's newest addition to the Galaxy line of phones, and Ice Cream Sandwich offers features specific to its advanced hardware. More specifically, the Android 4.0 Camera app features improvements such as better focusing, no lagging exposure time, and the ability to take photos with the HD video recording resolution. Also improved is face detection, easier focusing, panorama mode, and intuitive sharing abilities.
Jessica (JC) Torpey is a self-taught computer technician with more than 10 years experience in the field. JC's passion is studying the various political and business aspects of the technology industry. Combining that knowledge with her love of computers, JC uses it to influence her writing.
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