Thursday, May 12, 2011

Google shows Android 3.1 Honeycomb

Earlier this year Google had the 3.0 version of Android, which went directly to the tablets. Today at the event I / O 2011, Google launches and presents the first major update of this system, Android 3.1. The growth of the tablets is making strides and Google knows this so do not expect much  in this update.




Resizing Widgets, we will decide how big will be those widgets on the screen. With this new version we can resize the widgets manually, so will not be limited to the size of the same for the number of widgets on each desktop.


Easy recognition, ability to carry out checks to the head and a facial recognition system using the front camera. This will let to create applications with 3D effect and also to an improvement in video calls.

Optimization of multi-tasking, improvement and optimization of this feature will help in the execution of more tasks in the background.


Improved connectivity, better uptake in the WiFi signal and strengthening the security for a stable and secure communication.


Support for keyboards and controls, if you are tired of tácil keyboard, we will have keyboards and even available commands (such as the Xbox360) that are compatible via USB or Bluetooth.


Availability

At the moment the first tablet to whom this update will be the Motorola Xoom, while for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 We will arrive in the coming days. This update is  not only for tablets but also the users of Google TV (if the project was not dead, just sleeping) will enjoy it and its features such as the Android Market.