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Google "cupcake" Android update adds video recording, speeds up web browsing

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Mobile | by Stephen Schenck | Fri Dec 19, 2008 2:41PM | 6 comments

Google's developers working on the Android project are rolling out a series of software updates, called the "cupcake" source code branch. This work reflects private, internal improvements made to Android's code, which Google is finally porting over to the open source project. Right now the code is only useful to owners of unlocked developer handsets, but it shouldn't be long before T-Mobile releases an update for its G1.

Changes to Android include a long list of bug fixes and improvements. You'll finally be able to save MMS attachments. Email support gets a bunch of fixes, as does the application installer system. Web browsing should be faster than ever thanks to an updated rendering core, improved JavaScript support, and faster display of animations. The patch also enables in-browser copy-and-paste and search functions. Camera functionality is finally upgraded to allow video recording instead of just capturing stills. Bluetooth support gets an overhaul, adding in A2DP & AVRCP profiles.

Some of the changes aren't G1-specific, instead aimed at improving the platform for use on future phones and internet devices. For now, though, be on the lookout for an announcement from T-Mobile soon, bringing these much-anticipated updates to G1 owners.

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Michael Martin (3:27 PM on Sat Dec 20, 2008)

This should be sent "Over The Air" in January 2009 as it merges into the Main Android track for the G1.

,Michael Martin
http://www.googleandblog.com/

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Anonymous (3:03 PM on Sun Dec 21, 2008)

Somebody please tell me how I play videos from the web in the g1 ....

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Anonymous (7:20 PM on Tue Dec 30, 2008)

You have to wait until Adobe releases Flash for the Android platform. I'm really excited for it too.

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Anonymous (2:19 PM on Sun Feb 22, 2009)

You can just use Youtube and when you get to the page finish the request using youtube.

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Stephen (11:32 PM on Sun Oct 11, 2009)

The download of the Google G1 Android cupcake update is now available. The update has new features and various bug fixes. The update features varous bug fixes but the most interesting features are video recording as well as playback and Bluetooth stereo support. oris watches The update also has new browser features, such as copy/paste and quick search, iwc watches and a full on-screen QWERTY keyboard.
Features included in the Google G1 Android cupcake update:

* Bluetooth support is updated adding in A2DP & AVRCP profiles.
* Camera functionality is upgraded to allow video recording
* Bug fixes and improvements
* Being able to save MMS attachments
* Email support gets a few fixes, as does the application installer system
* Faster display of animations
* In-browser kenneth cole watches copy-and-paste and search functions
* Web browsing is faster
* Improved JavaScript support

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