Differences between Android 2.2 and Android 2.3 OS

Android Operating Systme version differences

You can find here the main differences between Android 2.2 Froyo and Android 2.3 Gingerbird Operating System.

Internet call:
Android 2.3 helps the end user to make voice calls over internet to other user with SIP account. If you have a good Wi-Fi or a Data plan then you can use this option to call apart from the standard voice dialing.

User interface:
UI in Android 2.3 OS (Gingerbird) is little advacned and it helps you for easy control your devices function. There is a slight changes in menu, you may find addition of shortcuts for accessible that will help easily switch between options.

Power management:
Android 2.3 handles power better by offering you the understanding of what is running behind and consuming your battery, allowing you decide which one to run.

New Keyboard:
The new improved and intuitive keyboard will assist you to type faster with one touch word selection and a better cut and paste features.

Near Field Communication:
An NFC reader application helps you to interact with NFC tags. The NFC tag can be embedded into anything, glass a poster, or advertisement. By simply swiping the tag information in the tag is transferred to your device like the URL of a website etc.

Download management:
Finally you can manage all your downloads at one place with the download manager.

Difference between Android 2.2 and 2.3 OS - comparison.

Android 2.2 OS (Froyo) and Android 2.3 OS (Gingerbird) features:

One touch word selection
No in 2.2 OS
Yes in 2.3 OS

Internet calling
No in 2.2 OS
Yes in 2.3 OS

Near Field Communication (NFC)
No in 2.2 OS
Yes in 2.3 OS

Power management
OK in 2.2 OS
Improved in 2.3 OS

Download manager
No in 2.2 OS
Yes in 2.3 OS

Linux Kernel
2.6.32 in 2.2 OS
2.6.35 in 2.3 OS

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