So...How bout that Froyo

[carraser891]

any day now would be great. "near future" was four months ago when they said that, then about two weeks ago when it was leaked, they also said we would be getting it in the "near future". so does that mean next year? the year after that?

 

[HeyBeerManTX]

any day now would be great. "near future" was four months ago when they said that, then about two weeks ago when it was leaked, they also said we would be getting it in the "near future". so does that mean next year? the year after that?

Near future is a reference to time, and according to Steven Hawkins (A Brief History of Time), it can be argued that the measurement of time is not constant, but rather subjective based on the distance between objects. The farther away objects are, time may be measured on a slower scale. The slower time moves, then the longer it may seems for someone with a different perspective (location). Therefore, since we are here and they are there, "near future" in this scenario likely doesn't mean squat.


(I likely butchered that shorthand explaination, but it's been a while since I read it! )

 

[awesomo4308]

Considering how buggy the build was 2 weeks ago I'd assume they're still fixing things, and from what I experienced the changes aren't at all worth a single point of decreased performance.

 

[ragnarokx]

DL06 is the last known build - not sure if this is going to be the official or not though.

 

[BlackHawkA4]

Near future is a reference to time, and according to Steven Hawkins (A Brief History of Time), it can be argued that the measurement of time is not constant, but rather subjective based on the distance between objects. The farther away objects are, time may be measured on a slower scale. The slower time moves, then the longer it may seems for someone with a different perspective (location). Therefore, since we are here and they are there, "near future" in this scenario likely doesn't mean squat.


(I likely butchered that shorthand explaination, but it's been a while since I read it! )

Genius response.

 

[emagdnimohno]

I'm tired of hearing about this damn nexus s.. gimme froyo!

 

[seand26]

^^^Agreed

 

[scheets973]

What is froyo going to do for us?


I get mad at fancy widgets because the damn clock does not update and I need to manually referesh. What is the point?

 

[BBooDad]

I liked trying the DK Froyo build from 2 wks ago due to more colorful and the Apps To SD capability. Eclair (2.1) seems like a class project or beta, with the monochrome settings and messages, etc. Froyo actually gets up to 2010 interface expectations I think.

But I went back to 2.1 because of the things that 2.2 broke, such as Bluetooth car kit, freeze-ups, etc.

 

[coolqf]

I liked trying the DK Froyo build from 2 wks ago due to more colorful and the Apps To SD capability. Eclair (2.1) seems like a class project or beta, with the monochrome settings and messages, etc. Froyo actually gets up to 2010 interface expectations I think.

But I went back to 2.1 because of the things that 2.2 broke, such as Bluetooth car kit, freeze-ups, etc.

Haha, and "2010 interface." You make it sound like the look & feel of the Android interface feels like it's a year behind, which is probably true.

 

[cb2367]

I hope the Froyo update comes out soon.

Between Sprint and Samsung, there has not been much communication. When you ask Sprint about the udpate, they just say that they are working on it and can't communicate a date when it will be available. They go on to say that by subscribing to the blog on the forums, you will be notified once it becomes available.

Samsung basically says that they have no information to provide regarding the update and that once it's released, it will on their downloads page.

There must be a reason why so many Epic users are installing an unofficial test version. It would seem like some information would be better than no information.

 

[estebancam]

Haha, and "2010 interface." You make it sound like the look & feel of the Android interface feels like it's a year behind, which is probably true.

I personally think that android needs some MAJOR user interface work. MAJOR. At this point in technology lifetime, android should look more polished than it does. Right now, it just looks like a bunch of menus put together with little organization. Not to mention that it needs to look better. Like iOS or WebOS. Those two systems look polished. All the little animations,.the way the menus are organized, the manner in which one interacts with the system is just a lot more entertaining. I enjoy it. Android should have that. I'm hoping that by version 3.0, Mattias Duarte has had some serious control of UI in android. He will do wonders if given the ability. Espcially with the HORRIBLE multitasking interface on android.

 

[Mike20PR]

I personally think that android needs some MAJOR user interface work. MAJOR. At this point in technology lifetime, android should look more polished than it does. Right now, it just looks like a bunch of menus put together with little organization. Not to mention that it needs to look better. Like iOS or WebOS. Those two systems look polished. All the little animations,.the way the menus are organized, the manner in which one interacts with the system is just a lot more entertaining. I enjoy it. Android should have that. I'm hoping that by version 3.0, Mattias Duarte has had some serious control of UI in android. He will do wonders if given the ability. Espcially with the HORRIBLE multitasking interface on android.

^^^ agree.... A more refined UI (klike what they did with the gallery) and hardware accelerated OS would really stab the dagger in the heart of all opposed

BTW my girlfriends Intercept got the official froyo update... cant help to chuckle a bit for epic owners

 

[Chris Kerrigan]

^^^ agree.... A more refined UI (klike what they did with the gallery) and hardware accelerated OS would really stab the dagger in the heart of all opposed

BTW my girlfriends Intercept got the official froyo update... cant help to chuckle a bit for epic owners

I think once we see Hardwar Acceleration added it's really going to open the floodgates in terms of UI goes. I think we're going to see some really amazing things with Android once that happens.

 

[bjb_nyj101]

Near future is a reference to time, and according to Steven Hawkins (A Brief History of Time)....

If you are going to reference the man, at least get his name right...

Steven Hawking

 

[Quis89]

I personally think that android needs some MAJOR user interface work. MAJOR. At this point in technology lifetime, android should look more polished than it does. Right now, it just looks like a bunch of menus put together with little organization. Not to mention that it needs to look better. Like iOS or WebOS. Those two systems look polished. All the little animations,.the way the menus are organized, the manner in which one interacts with the system is just a lot more entertaining. I enjoy it. Android should have that. I'm hoping that by version 3.0, Mattias Duarte has had some serious control of UI in android. He will do wonders if given the ability. Espcially with the HORRIBLE multitasking interface on android.

I feel the issues with the UI is saved by launcher options such as HTC Sense, Samsung Touchwiz and the options in the market like LauncherPro.

 

[HeyBeerManTX]

If you are going to reference the man, at least get his name right...

Steven Hawking

If' your gonna correct someone, at least post a CORRECT correction!

StePHen Hawking

Thanks anyway!

 

[rando991]

As Charlie Brown would say..."Good Grief."

 

[Devtodi]

never mind Froyo

Froyo is buggy and we've waited way too long. Bring on the Gingerbread- a perfect tasty treat for the holiday season. I was warned before I bought my phone that Samsung would lag behind with updates and I'm afraid that has proven to be true. Still. the phone rocks and I can't wait to port apps to to the SD card so I can play MMORGs. Please bring it.

 

[Paul627g]

As Charlie Brown would say..."Good Grief."

+1


Got me laughing...