T-Mobile's G1 handset users in the UK can finally upgrade their Android OS to version 1.5 with "Cupcake".The "Cupcake" update has been widely anticipated in the Android community as it brings many essential features previously lacking in the first version of the OS.
It would take an estimated time of a minute to update and would be done automatically by the handset in most cases. The update is said to be 44MB in size and would be pushed to units over the air at random. As of right now, there is no way to trigger the download of the update from the handset. T-Mobile expects to get the update onto all G1 units by the end of May.
Of the many updates that version 1.5 brings, ones that stand out are:
- On-screen keyboard
- Video recording
- Video uploads to Youtube
- Photo uploads to Picasa
- Stereo Bluetooth support
- Better user interface
The entire feature list can be found here.
For users in the US, do not despair. T-Mobile has announced that the update will be rolled out to American units within a week from now.
i.e. tweeting something quickly from the homescreen. no need to flip out keyboard, just click, type 128 chars on screen and back into pocket.
There's not much point though. If you've got a physical keyboard on your phone, use it. It'll always be better than a touchscreen.
Ahh, I didn't realise that was already out.
note that this is the exact same build as the OTA release. I've manually checked this
http://jf.andblogs.net/2009/05/01/when-is-...-15-coming-out/
Jesusfreke's modded 1.5 is out, based on the ADP image
The OSK that people seem to be hating on is pretty good depending on how you use it, like usually 80% of the population that will try it has too large of thumbs to press the key accurately. But like the hardware kb, if you learn to use just the tips of your thumbs, it works great. And YES it is needed for convience, definitely. People that do not own one should not even speak on the matter. There is a search widget that is awesome, and as soon as you click in the search box, the keyboard instantly opens ready for input. That is how it should be, one handed search, not having to open the phone to type it in (I know how lazy that sounds, but its still great convience).
Ive been running the 1.5 since the port from the magic from the amazing magicians at xda, and I would NEVER go back, they did pretty good with it, although I might have to say the overall anticipation for it I dont think was really worth it (sadly, I think they could have done more for how long they have been at this... :\
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