I'm liking Android more and more

And have started viewing it as a development/release platform, rather than a simple consumer front end.

http://www.developer...t-Wait-to-Use.htm

4. Performance Improvements
Developers and users benefit from Froyo's vast and deep performance improvements. It seems some of Google's most bloodthirsty quality and performance geeks combed the platform for "jankiness" (a term heard often from Googlers that means uneven performance and responsiveness) and built in a lot more instrumentation and benchmarking behind the scenes. This much-needed performance overhaul resulted in a smoother, leaner platform that hums -- and a plan to keep it lean and speedy in the future.

This is partly due to the inclusion of a just-in-time (JIT) compiler for the Dalvik VM. According to the Google Android team, Froyo runtime performance is 2-5x faster than previous versions of the Android platform. You can disable JIT optimization within the application's Android Manifest file. The Android browser is also noticeably faster due to its V8 JavaScript engine, resulting in a 2-3x boost in performance compared to Android 2.1's browser (also see #10).

The HTC Incredible was perfectly snappy when I was playing with it. And now the OS is releasing with this level of performance increase? It's only getting better.

Post #326,916 by crazy 5/27/10 8:34:24 AM Reply	I'm liking Android more and more And have started viewing it as a development/release platform, rather than a simple consumer front end. http://www.developer...t-Wait-to-Use.htm 4. Performance Improvements Developers and users benefit from Froyo's vast and deep performance improvements. It seems some of Google's most bloodthirsty quality and performance geeks combed the platform for "jankiness" (a term heard often from Googlers that means uneven performance and responsiveness) and built in a lot more instrumentation and benchmarking behind the scenes. This much-needed performance overhaul resulted in a smoother, leaner platform that hums -- and a plan to keep it lean and speedy in the future. This is partly due to the inclusion of a just-in-time (JIT) compiler for the Dalvik VM. According to the Google Android team, Froyo runtime performance is 2-5x faster than previous versions of the Android platform. You can disable JIT optimization within the application's Android Manifest file. The Android browser is also noticeably faster due to its V8 JavaScript engine, resulting in a 2-3x boost in performance compared to Android 2.1's browser (also see #10). The HTC Incredible was perfectly snappy when I was playing with it. And now the OS is releasing with this level of performance increase? It's only getting better.
Post #326,917 by Another Scott 5/27/10 8:43:49 AM Reply	It does sound neat. What about battery life? Apple seems to be getting better and better about power management (at least in their laptops). That may (I dunno for sure) be an area where the iPhone is still better. Competition is good! Cheers, Scott.
Post #327,019 by jones 5/28/10 7:05:30 PM Reply	Re: It does sound neat. What about battery life? Apple's form of power management on the iPhone is to not let 3rd party apps run in the background. It's going to be really interesting to see what happens to iPhone battery life when OS 4.0 comes out.
Post #327,020 by Another Scott 5/28/10 8:31:19 PM Reply	Ah. Good point.
Post #327,028 by static 5/29/10 7:36:25 AM Reply	Android apps and battery. There is a distinct percentage of apps in the Android store with comments about them being a battery hog. There are also apps that let you manage what things you can to improve battery life. Including shutting down unruly apps. Wade. Q:Is it proper to eat cheeseburgers with your fingers? A:No, the fingers should be eaten separately.

Welcome to IWETHEY!