The Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) SDK was released on 6th December 2010, based on Linux kernel 2.6.35.
The Key features of Android 2.3 Gingerbread are as follow.
Android 2.3 |
- Users interface design is updated with increased simplicity and speed.
- Extra-large screen size and resolution is supported. ( WXGA and higher)
- Native support for SIP VoIP internet telephony.
- Updated virtual keyboard having faster and more intuitive text input, with improved accuracy, better suggested text and voice input method.
- Added with feature of copy/paste functionality, allowing user to select a word by press-hold, copy and paste.
- Supports Near Field Communication (NFC),that allows the user to read an NFC tag attached in a poster, sticker, or advertisement.
- Updated with new audio effects such as re-verb, equalization, headphone virtualization and bass boost .
- Having updated new download manager, makes the user easy to download files from browser, email and other application.
- Including with the support of multi-cameras on the device, having a front-facing camera, if available.
- Supports the video playback WebM/VP8 and AAC audio encoding.
- Developed games by audio, graphical and input enhancements.
- Native support for more sensors such as gyroscopes and barometer.