Thursday 1 November 2012

Android 4.2 in detail

Present on the Nexus 4 and 10 Nexus, Android 4.2 Jelly Bean offers some additional features without revolutionize the OS.

 Android 4.2 is called ... Jelly Bean, like its predecessor. Google is an exception to the traditional name change for each version, since it brings only minor changes.

Presented last night at the same time as the Nexus smartphone and tablets, the new OS will be directly integrated into the device from LG, and the Nexus 10.

Among the new features, we find the multi-account management. It will be possible to create multiple sessions on how to interface this is done under Windows or Mac OS.

Android 4.2 also includes "quick settings" in the notification area, offering the possibility to directly access parameter via some shortcuts (new account, manage Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, screen brightness etc..).

At the photo, Google has revised its interface gallery and added the Photo Sphere, through which we can take 360 ° photos.

Now Google has also been enhanced with support for additional widgets such as airline tickets, restaurant reservations or bills of some shops.

Android 4.2 offers a new service, "Miracast Wireless Displays" which is similar to AirPlay from iOS. It allows to toggle the display of the camera on a compatible display.

Finally, the new OS brings Gesture Typing, which can make words by dragging his fingers rather than typing letter by letter. It is a variation in Swype mode sum that adds more dictation.

Google has not yet given more details about the deployment of this new version of Android. It will therefore have the new Nexus to enjoy version 4.2.

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