Android 2.0 Features Announced

Google announced that version 2.0 support would be added in the software development kit for Android, so application developers can begin to use the system on their latest builds.

The Android 2.0 platform contains many notable upgrades and updates in several categories.

* Contact and account management

* Quick contact

* Searchable SMS and MMS messages

* Updated camera support for built-in flash, digital zoom, white balance, and
macro focus

* Improved keyboard layout with smarter predictive text and multi-touch support

* Browser upgrades including thumbnail bookmarks and double-tap zoom functionality

* Improved graphics performance through revamped graphics architecture and better hardware acceleration

* Support for Bluetooth 2.1