Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Released - a short review

Android 4.3 Preview
Google released Android's new version 4.3 with some minor improvements. The improvements are mainly performance related. There are a few additions to the previous version which may disappoint those waiting for KeyLime pie Android 5.0. The notable new features in this regard are

Multi User Restricted Profiles
Restrictions can be applied to various apps among different profiles. Google's demo shows this in particular by demonstrating how apps behave differently under various profiles.

Bluetooth Smart Technology
Now Bluetooth is smarter as Android gets Bluetooth smart technology similar to iOS. This implies lesser battery usage enabling you to use Bluetooth without running out of much juice.

Open GL ES 3.0
Well, good news to game developers and gamers Android now supports Open GL ES 3.0. There are enhanced textures and high quality lens flares to be seen on Google's demo. Open GL ES 3.0 surely opens up better options to developers over Android

Other improvements
Android is bit smoother and efficient and supports new emoji keyboard