That's the way I understood it too. The reviews kept talking about dual core this and that, but it was my understanding that the OS isn't optimized for dual core. That would prevent apps from making use of the second core.
I'm also curious about the front-facing camera. It was my understanding that Froyo can't make use of that camera, but then I read that the app Qik can? So I'm confused, can we use the front-facing camera or not?
why wouldnt it use the ffc? the evo does and works fine my nexus s is on gingerbread and the ffc isnt an issue. it works np with qik, skype and fring should work too.but yea hopefully the 2.4 update come soon then the full dual cores will be used. plus i dont think froyo can use the full 1gb of ram either but i might be mistaken.