While only 1-2% of Android devices available are now rocking Ice Cream Sandwich, the Internet is already abuzz over the next installment, Android 5.0, which will bear the sugary-sweet nickname “Jelly Bean“. According to a report from CNet, Jelly Bean will be launched in Q3 of this year; more specifically, it may come towards the end of June, right around the time of Google I/O. This time frame makes sense to me, considering I/O is the search engine giant’s big annual event in which they tease us with the latest and greatest products they have to offer.
The problem I see here is, as I opened this post with, Ice Cream Sandwich has barely even begun to sink in yet. There’s an entire community out here waiting for their taste of Android 4.0 — many of these folks will unfortunately never get that taste unless they get a new phone or tablet. Then, once the next version is released, we’re right back at square one with another flock of device owners crossing their fingers in hopes that their investment holds up.
As for now, this is just a rumor, so we will treat it as such. We’ll definitely be watching this story with the rest of the world and will surely let you know when something solid is revealed. Until then, feel free to take to the comment thread below and voice your opinions about this matter. Are Android versions being rushed out too quickly?
Via: CNet
Google seems to be in a real hurry..
I totally agree, welson. I think they need to focus on getting ICS out to more device first. Granted, most of this depends on carriers, but still… something should be done, as it’s really unfair to us as consumers.
Android is an open source project just like Linux. Like the Linux Foundation, Google has no control over the manufacturers.
Do you ever complain that Linus Torvalds should focus on getting the latest release of the Linux kernel implemented on existing distros in the market?
Well I dont think so it will be released by Q2 this year.
Android is an open source project just like Linux. Like the Linux Foundation, Google has no control over the manufacturers.
Do you ever complain that Linus Torvalds should focus on getting the latest release of the Linux kernel implemented on the existing distros in the market?
As I am a Windows user, no. I cannot say I complain about anything Linux-related. Sorry.
First of all i dont think anyone would pay a hefty sum for a distro with an ancient kernel. The point is u dont want to end up with an old OS with in a few months after u hve purchased a phone.