Android 4.0 (ice cream sandwhich) is the newest version of android platform for tablets, phones and more. This new version of the Google’s mobile operating system (OS) came out with a greater range of advancements compared to its previous versions. It appears to enhance the features of Android because of which it is mostly preferred, such as easy multitasking, customizable home screens, rich notifications, deep interactivity and resizable widgets, amongst others.

The aspects of the Android 4.0 (ice cream sandwich) which been improved from the previous versions to aid in better android application development are discussed in the following:

·         More improved and evolved User Interface (UI)

  • ·         Home screen folders and favorites tray
  • ·         Widgets are resizable
  • ·         New actions introduced to locked screens
  • ·         New and quick responses for the incoming calls
  • ·         Management of rejecting the notifications, browser tabs and tasks made easier
  • ·         Enhanced spell check and text input
  • ·         Powerful new voice input engine
  • ·         New controls to manage network data
  • ·         Designed to enhance the accessibility aspect
  • ·         Easier management of people and profiles for better connectivity and sharing
  • ·         Better organized unified calendar and visual voicemail
  • ·         New rich and improved camera features
  • ·         Revamped gallery, along with a photo editor
  • ·         Allowing to add live effects to videos to make them more interesting
  • ·         Ability to share with screenshots
  • ·         Enhanced, improved and faster web browsing
  • ·         Easier management of email related aspects
  • ·         Android beam for sharing across NFC based devices
  • ·         Option to unlock the phone with your face

·         Wifi direct for better communication with nearby devices, besides introducing Bluetooth HDP (health device profile) to connect to medical devices across hospitals and centers.

This appears to be a great combination of the Android’s 2.x Gingerbread phone interface and the Android 3.x Honeycomb tablet interface. With this new release, it has sure changed the way customers look at Android, in a positive way of course, as it has impressively aided in the entire mobile experience.  An android development company from India possesses Mobile Application Developer who is always up to date with all the latest releases and upgrades which take place every now and then to help.


Conclusion:

The importance of keeping up to date with the Android’s latest offering and understanding the aspects associated with it are extremely beneficial to sustain in the competitive run. A professional Smartphone application development Company India possesses expert developers who are well versed with all aspects of the development to better handle all the requirements.