Android 4.3: All features of the new operating system ... - The Android Free

In the past Google I / O all expected the big announcement: Android 4.3, a version after 4.2 would be responsible to calm the waters of fragmentation and offer new fair but at the same time attractive. The “small” problem is ultimately not filed, and although change is announced a number of new features for developers and users, many of us are left with a bittersweet taste for not having a new operating system version number. That has changed today, after many winks, many twists and turns, with the final announcement of the new version of Android.

Interface

Android 4.3 interface is not too far from what we could enjoy in previous versions, and indeed at first sight are identical . There are small details more labor and some variations that suggest small but useful progress. For example, the system now uses a new version of the typeface Roboto. The changes are minimal though shows that they wanted a more elegant font and simple while when read.

Another change is the ability to sort the applications in the main menu, with two new settings . Whether them alphabetically, or by the amount of times you use it, is an option that was available in pitchers from various manufacturers, and now becomes an official option.

Other items like the phone application is now easier to use with a new way to search for contacts. called T9 dialing , and is that, with the screen of the phone number dialed, you can press the keys that correspond to the letters of the contact you are looking for, and it will appear. Again, it is an option that it was possible to enjoy thanks to some manufacturers.

change notifications received again, but now are not related to its appearance and its function. Now notifications for those apps are persistent remain in the background . This has its positives and negatives as well but we will always know if a program is started, we often want to simply remove the icon because we already know. The developers will be interested in the possibility that apps notifications can read other , and the presence of a record of notifications in which we can re-read that we have discarded.

Support and improvement of use hardware

Bluetooth 4.3 presents Low Energy (BLE) , which was introduced in the fourth version of the standard connection, and as the name suggests seeks consume less power than Bluetooth “traditional”, without losing the transfer rate capabilities and scope. Also supports AVRCP , a protocol for sending metadata to other systems, such as music players . Thus, for example, appear details like the name of the song, artist and even the album cover when connecting your smartphone to car multimedia system.

addition, Android 4.3 also provides access to the new implementation of Open GL ES 3.0, which allow game developers to use more advanced graphical effects and complex . This is, of course, better graphics in games that really take advantage of the new GPUs built on the new devices.

Following

hardware, now there an option to use Wifi always, whether on or off it. What may seem silly it is, and thanks to the connection is possible to use a level without GPS geolocation. In this way, we can use Wifi for apps that need to know the current situation, without activating the network in general for all purposes.

Improved battery life and performance.

One of the most critical aspects of modern devices is the lifetime, but inexplicably battery improvements have been nothing short of nonexistent. If the batteries are the same, that means operating systems are those that need to improve, and that’s what makes Android 4.3. During yesterday saw Motorola devices that boasted of a long life, and this is not only due to the battery itself, but the new Android code.

Not only that, but the performance has greatly improved. Where there imperfections, like small slowdowns now everything is much more fluid and fast.

Improved camera

The camera app reaches its third version, with some interesting developments as a new interface . through the use of new graphics chips greatly improve image quality of the photographs. This is perhaps one of the least surprising because we are already enjoying her time.

Google

Keep

Applying official note taking Google, which replaced Tasks, now comes by default in the installation of Android 4.3. is an addition that is appreciated, although the type of applications that the manufacturers themselves often include default on their devices.

Profiles

restricted

Android 4.2 already allowed

create different user profiles for each user of the tablet. Android 4.3 now allows you to create profiles restricted, ie users who do not have access to all the apps and features of the system . For example, we can define which applications can use the user, which is useful to give our children the tablet and only access them oriented games.

also programmers can define restrictions on apps , so owners can turn if they want.

DRM

Copy protection is one of the companies want to ensure that content can be sold. Netflix use these new features included in Android 4.3 , although Spanish users still do not have access to this platform. This module DRM (Digital Rights Management) is available for developers, and enables data encryption, and license management. That is, tools to prevent the user from making copies of media that plays the device.

Launch and Availability

The new Nexus 7 is the first serial device that will bring Android 4.3, but the other models have not been abandoned. Nexus 4, the old Nexus 7, the Nexus 10 and the Galaxy Nexus Android 4.3 will receive during the day. that you can not wait, you can already descargaros packs Android 4.3 for your device on the link below.

As we see, Android 4.3 lives up to its number, and it is a great revolution in the operating system of Google. Instead, is a clear evolution aimed at solving the problems that users and developers . It is a good sign of maturity, and wanting to establish a solid foundation before jumping into the void with new exciting features but disruptive. Android is the best time in its history, so 4.3 is probably the best version possible under the circumstances. For emotions, have to wait.

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