Besides being a dessert name, Gingerbread is also the name of the operating system (OS) used by all . Gingerbread is currently on version 2.3.7. Looking back, this system is still fairly new, having been launched on the worldwide markets on December 6th 2010. However, it made quite an impact and thanks to it, the already fuzzy line between phones and smartphones has been blurred even more.
While the original Gingerbread came out when talk of 4G was still more common than actually implemented, the later versions fixed that. You still have to search a bit for 4G phones, but they are there and have better speeds than ever. They can really be an alternative to the more expensive smartphones.
Now let take a closer look at what Gingerbread offers Android phones. Compared to the first Android 1.0, the first official release of the OS, light-years are a good term of comparison. The huge technological advance was possible thanks to keen minds and, of course, better tech to work with.
Thus, the UI had been redesigned with speed and simplicity in mind. The two go handn-hand and make for a sharp learning curve. The process is aided by Gingerbread ability to support larger resolutions like WXGA. Other features that were improved are the virtual keyboard and the adding of SIP VoIP support for internet calling. For faster input, the audio mode can be used as well.
Gingerbread gives the user access to multiple cameras present on some Android phones. Music fans were delighted with the introduction of new audio effects like bass boost, equalization and reverb. Likewise, the graphical elements have been improved. These, along with better input, allow games to work faster and create more complex applications. Devices sporting Gingerbread can also support gyroscopes and other sensors. And thanks to 4G phones, making a video call has become more efficient with the feature actually being usable.
Another welcomed modification is the better power management. The phones last longer between charges due to a better control of applications, meaning fewer cases of low or dead battery because of apps running too long.
Overall, the Gingerbread OS and later updates have been very useful in transforming a regular phone into something much more than that. How much more and if that is truly disadvantage-free is left for you to decide.
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