Android 1.6 r1
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| Compiled | 2009-09-15 |
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Android 1.6 r1 (codenamed Donut) was released on 15 September 2009. It is based on Linux kernel 2.6.29.
Features[edit | edit source]
- Voice and text entry search enhanced to include bookmark history, contacts, and the web.
- The ability for developers to include their own content in search results.
- Multi-lingual speech synthesis engine to allow any Android application to "speak" a string of text.
- Easier searching and are able to view app screenshots in Android Market.
- Gallery, camera, and camcorder more fully integrated, with faster camera access.
- The ability for users to select multiple photos for deletion.
- Updated technology support for CDMA/EVDO, 802.1x, VPNs, and a text-to-speech engine.
- Support for WVGA screen resolutions.
- Speed improvements in searching and camera applications.
- Expanded Gesture framework and new GestureBuilder development tool.