Gingerbread due for release on the 11th November for Nexus 1 owners apparently

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All you lucky Nexus 1 owners :( might be getting gingerbread in the next few days :( :D

It appears that the developers running the official developer handset, the Nexus One, will be the first to see their devices updated with Gingerbread. A few days after that, the build may get released to the general public who own a Nexus One.

I wonder if the nexus 2 will also be released around the same time as this android OS update (gingerbread 2.3) :D

http://www.informationweek.com/news...jhtml?articleID=228200423&cid=RSSfeed_IWK_All

http://www.physorg.com/news/2010-11-android-gingerbread-days.html

http://www.unwiredview.com/2010/11/...update-for-the-nexus-one-available-this-week/

http://geeksplanet.com/inside-sources-hint-at-android-3-release-1311.html/

http://www.blog.moby1.co.uk/2010/11/mobile-news-android-gingerbread-and-std-diagnosis-on-phones.html
 
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So when can we expect it to be released on the X10 :p

It might be out in dates but no confirmed phone requirements? Though I suppose the N1 will be something to go by.
 
i think that android has grown at such a rate since the nexus1 they would be silly not to cash in on a flagship phone, i defiantly think one will come at some point
 
HTC Desire soon after then even if not from HTC themselves :)

lol i doubt it will ever get to the x10, HTC desire and GalaxyS maybe :D

Yeah I can't see any of the current android mobiles apart from the desire Z and HD getting it officially tbh, as it doesn't make any sense for HTC to release the new sense for the desire around christmas and then release gingerbread (although there are rumors that it might get 2.3 but not till later on next year........http://www.phonesreview.co.uk/2010/...ting-android-3-0-gingerbread-until-next-year/) as there would be no point of people buying the new HTC mobiles when the desire is just as good as them, cheaper etc. and still receiving the big android updates, however since the developing community for the desire is extremely large and popular and HTC release there open source drivers etc. unlike some companies who don't :rolleyes:

However I am sure that there will be a working 2.3 ROM sometime before the end of January (that's if the nexus 1 does get the update in the next few days).

Seriously doubt the galaxy S will get it as Samsungs support and updating procedure for mobiles is awful, will use some lame excuse saying that it is too old or the hardware doesn't support it even though it obviously does :rolleyes:, also they have a number of new mobiles out and more new ones are coming out soon and then they have there Bada OS to maintain as well.

And well, SE owners might get it by 2015 maybe :p

i think this downplays the rumour of the nexus two, why would they need a new phone if the N1 can handle 2.3.

For many reasons really, the nexus is the official android mobile, which is used for developing purposes, apps are generally tested, based on the stock OS etc. which only the nexus has. Plus Google need to have an official android mobile to be the current benchmark/leader to compare to the other top end mobiles and to push things forward even more. Also as stated before google are wanting to push the gaming for android forward a lot so new hardware etc. is needed to promote these games etc. And apparently google want to try and get the nexus 2 known better and sold more across the UK this time hence the rumors that have been suggesting carphone warehouse are helping them and many more reasons including the one posted by jimlad posted below.

i think that android has grown at such a rate since the nexus1 they would be silly not to cash in on a flagship phone, i defiantly think one will come at some point

Hardware Requirements:

Also there have been a lot of rumors floating around for ages suggesting that in order to receive the 2.3 update, the mobiles must meet the following requirements:

They say that Android Gingerbread will be targeted at high-end devices and will therefore have a number of minimum specs. This includes a 1GHZ CPU, 512MB or RAM and a display larger than 3.5-inches. Ticks most of the Xperia X10 boxes apart from RAM.

Read more here:

http://www.xperiax10.net/2010/06/30/android-gingerbread-details-leak-1280x760-support-revamped-ui/

There are plenty of other articles/sites stating the same rumors, however if this is true, I am sure that the developing community at XDA, samdroid etc. will be able to make this update/new OS run on slightly lower spec mobiles and if not, probably just port some of the new features over to the custom 2.1/2.2 ROMs e.g. the new UI etc.
 
So is this update a complete overhaul/change or will the update be similar to 2.2, only changing core things and adding a few extra apps?
 
So is this update a complete overhaul/change or will the update be similar to 2.2, only changing core things and adding a few extra apps?

Apparently it's a complete change in the UI amongst other things, by the sounds of it, I reckon it will be a similar kind of update going from 2.1->2.2, 2.2 seemed to concentrate more on the performance side of things amongst some new apps like chrome to phone etc. slight change in some of the UI menus like in the manage apps section and for this update 2.3 it seems like they are completely revamping the UI, adding new apps/features, and also changing some of the core stuff etc. as well as probably trying to improve performance/battery life a bit at the same time.

I think this update might be slightly better than what 2.2 was in terms of bringing a bit of a change, newer more exciting features to the table imo.

Beyond new icons and graphics, the user interface exhibits more colors -- notably Android green -- as well as an enlarged notification drawer with more prominent carrier branding. The refreshed UI also introduces kinetic scrolling to longer menus and adds animations.
Functional changes are coming, too. First and foremost, it appears as though Google has added the GTalk-based code to Android, which will allow for native video-chatting capabilities (right now, third-party software such as Qik is required).
Second, Google has added SIP support to the native Google Voice application for Android. This means it iwll be possible to receive calls to your Google Voice number via Wi-Fi or 3G. This functionality may be exclusive to Gingerbread and higher versions of Android, meaning it can't be ported back to Froyo or Eclair.

Some of the rumored and/or expected changes include:
• Big noticeable change to the OS is that the graphics and icons have been refreshed giving the application icons a more uniform appearance.
• Large translucent icon place holders that will eventually be small for app menu. Customizable icon colors that are very vibrant and really changes the whole app UI. The refreshed UI also introduces motion scrolling to longer menus and adds animations.
• SIP support to the native Google Voice application for Android that will make it possible to receive calls to your Google Voice number via Wi-Fi or 3G. This functionality may be only for Gingerbread and future releases.
• The default media player would support more codecs by default at the OS Level and Google Music Service should be unveiled along with Android 2.3 as well as a separate market place for games are also expected with the new OS release.
• Refreshed Android Market Web Site (for over-the-air app & music download)
• Video Chat is gaining importance following Apple’s deployment of Face Time.
• Social Network Enhancement and improvements of the core functionality like copy and paste to make it comparable with iOS.
• WebM and WebP support in the browser (Open Standard Declaration)
• Support for Google TV and bigger screen sizes up to a resolution of 1366×768.
 
Its been said that they are detaching as many apps as possible from the OS so that they can be updated quicker and easier through the market. This has already started with, for example, YouTube.
 
Its been said that they are detaching as many apps as possible from the OS so that they can be updated quicker and easier through the market. This has already started with, for example, YouTube.

Unfortunately more modularity also means it is easier for networks to screw the unwary with their optimisations.
 
Hmmm I'm wondering if this is going to be like putting vista on an old laptop, nice looking but essentially annoying cause its so slow.
I know the desire is capable, but being capable at the bottom of the list is not always a good thing.
 
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