Mobile OS Roundup!

June 4, 2010 • 12:19 pm

Mobile OS Roundup!

Regardless of your mobile preference 2010 is going to be a very good year! Most platforms are planning to release major OS updates sometime this year.

Keep in mind that this is not a comprehensive list of features but a summary of key changes or enhancements planned for each platform. In many cases this is pre-release information so the features are subject to change or may not be included in the final release software.

Android 2.2 “Froyo”:

JIT compiler
Allows automatic app updating
Improved error reporting
Additional RAM (via Linux kernel 2.6.32/2.634)
OpenGL ES 2.0 enhancements
Flash 10.1 support
Fixed multi-touch screen problems
Activation of Color Trackball for notifications
~~Enable FM radio~~ (on Nexus One)
USB tethering
WiFi Hotspot

WebOS PDK/SDK:

New API’s
Flash 10.1 support
Improved push notifications
Additional Javascript Background Services
Improved App Store
HTML5
Mojo Core: Easier app porting

Windows Phone 7:

Push notifications
Silverlight
Location Services
Enhanced Marketplace
Free Development Tools
Zune Client
Multitasking (Advanced Task/Switching)
Copy and Paste
Microsoft Live Gaming

iPhone OS4:

Multitasking (7 key services: background audio, voice-over IP, background location, push notifications, local notifications, task completion, fast app switching.)
Folders
Mail overhaul (unified inbox, fast inbox switching, organize by thread, open attachments with apps, Multiple exchange accounts.)
iBooks for Iphone and Ipod Touch (iBookstore, ebook reader, Buy once read anywhere, sync pages and bookmarks.)
Enterprise improvements (better data protection, mobile device management, wireless app distribution, Exchange Server 2010 & SSL VPN support. )
Game Center: social gaming network (Invite friends, Matchmaking, Leaderboards, Achievements similar in concept to Microsoft Xbox Live.)
iAd in application mobile advertising system 60/40 revenue split for developer

Blackberry OS6: