Android OS Advancement

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is not even out the door rumors of Android 5.0 Jelly Bean this fall and we’re already hearing about Key Lime Pie presumably Android 6.0.

 

 

With the advancement of mobile OS increasing at a rapid pace, one cannot help but wonder whether this is good or bad for end users. Android, iOS, Blackberry OS, Symbian, Windows and Palm webOS are some of the prominent players in this market. Read on to find out about some of these advancements as well as why they are changing so quickly.

Mobile operating system manages the software and hardware of the device. Likewise, the operating system is crucial to users’ experience. For instance, a phone with advanced specs will be useless if it has a sub-standard operating system since the hardware would not be fully utilized.

Most people are now buying smart phones based on the operating system that they have. With mobile OS, users are able to install several applications on their phones which range from organizers to games to education. Based on the trends, great strides are being made in mobile application advancement as AppleiOS 5.0 and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich enters the marketplace.

Despite the fact that the update roll-out for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich are just now becoming more widespread and that devices yet to hit stores still are running the older OS, Gingerbread, there are rumors that Android 5.0 Jelly Bean will be released in the latter part of 2012. Android 4.0 comes with new features and functionality which were obtained from the features of both Android Gingerbread and Honeycomb. Although there is not much information about Android Jelly Bean, a lot is expected. One rumor is that Android 5.0, Jelly Bean, will be key to [email protected]

It’s predicted that Google will add a file manager to the next OS, but will still support the third-party applications. But if the Jelly Bean comes with an integrated file manager, this will make it much easier for users. Even though the reports are not confirmed, there are more rumors that Jelly Bean is going to be replaced subsequently with Key Lime Pie, which is set to be Android’s 5.5 or 6 version.

Now, the advancement of mobile OS is moving at a super fast pace that the last product or service to be invented are outdated even before they enter the market. So, why are these changes coming so fast?

The answer is really simple, because smartphones are making our lives much easier and simple so there is always a demand for more advancement. Furthermore, people are not only using mobile phones for communication as they are now seen as small computer systems. Mobile devices can perform a number functions including taking photos; browsing the net; listening to music; watching movies and much more.

With the growing demand each year for mobile apps, the manufacturers are reaching new levels with their innovative products. What’s more, new advancements and breakthroughs are expected in the coming years as other players like Windows Mango want to create a niche in the mobile OS industry. Of course, leaders like Google Android and Apple iOS will carry on with the advancement of mobile OS in an effort to gain the number one spot in the marketplace.