Android 2.3/3.0 Update to Gingerbread Features Revealed

At the "Web 2.0 Summit" in San Francisco, Google CEO Eric Schmidt revealed a new feature of lrgandroid-gingerbread.jpgAndroid 2.3 Gingerbread. It will offer NFC (Near Field Communication) mobile payments. NFC will also be supported by Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile on the newly launched SIS system.

Gingerbread will be launched in the next few weeks. Schmidt showed a T-Mobile Android phone that some call the Nexus S by Samsung.
There have been many reports and rumors that suggest the following changes to Android 2.3 Gingerbread:

* Graphic redesign by Matia Duarte who created the face of webOS for the Palm Pre.
* Better Goggle app integration.
* Google TV remote control.
* Possible built-in video chat in the form of Google Talk.
* VoIP Wi-Fi calling for Google Voice.
* More gaming features.
* Faster running with boosts to speed performance.
* More social media features and synching.
* Google streaming music. Google has been in negotiation with music publishers all year.
* New YouTube app.
* The number for Gingerbread may be changed to 3.0.


Although we can't be sure of the exact details, from previous updates we know that Android users will be eagerly awaiting the update.

Many Android owners are still waiting for an update to Android Froyo 2.2, such as U.S. Galaxy S owners.