Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Jelly Bean: Google Now, Project Butter, enhanced notifications and more
Google has officially announced and detailed Jelly Bean, Android 4.1. And it's better than we could have possibly imagined. There's a ton of technical changes and new features that will keep Android ahead of the curve. Let's take a look at what the update will include.
Jelly Bean will be smoother than any other Android version before it thanks to Project Butter. By using "triple buffered graphics," Jelly Bean will feature faster and more consistent frame rates, creating a visually pleasing experience. Google used a super high speed camera to film animations on a stock Ice Cream Sandwich and stock Jelly Bean device. The difference was night and day.
Android already has the best notification system in mobile today. With Jelly Bean, it's going to get even better. Notifications are going to be expandable and