Android 1.6 Donut

Android 1.6 Donut

On September 15, 2009, the Android 1.6 SDK – dubbed Donut – was released, based on Linux kernel 2.6.29. Included in the update were numerous new features:

  •     Voice and text entry search enhanced to include bookmark history, contacts, and the web
  •     Ability for developers to include their content in search results
  •     Multi-lingual speech synthesis engine to allow any Android application to "speak" a string of text
  •     Easier searching and ability to view app screenshots in Android Market
  •     Gallery, camera and camcorder more fully integrated, with faster camera access
  •     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

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