Diagram of 21 new features of Android 4.0

 

The joint press conference between Google and Samsung has ended. The third mobile phone, Galaxy Nexus, was officially launched with the latest ice cream sandwich system. Android has begun to enter the latest 4.0 era, what are the new features of the new version system? Let's leave Samsung's new mobile phone alone to take a closer look at the new features of ice cream sandwiches.

 

In fact, before the press conference, I believe many users are looking forward to the rumor that mobile phones will be integrated with tablet computers. However, the release of this ice cream sandwich did not reveal any information about tablet products, focusing entirely on mobile phones, including new functions and new interface improvements. In pursuit of the ultimate in user experience, we will analyze the main features of the new version of Android one by one.

New features:

1. virtual buttons to increase the area of the large screen while controlling the overall size of the mobile phone

As previously leaked information, the new Android system removes the physical button design at the bottom and uses virtual buttons to increase the area displayed on the large screen without changing the body size, at the same time, this operation method can be consistent with that of the tablet machine.

2. The desktop plug-in Widgets list is displayed on the tab, which is similar to and coexist with the program list.

The program list now supports switching to the desktop plug-in list. The plug-in List displays the actual display effect in a thumbnail and can be used by dragging to the desktop.

3. Folders are easier to create and manage, similar to iOS

The new version of folder function is very simple. You only need to drag an icon to another chart, you can set it into a folder, then you can rename the folder, and organize the icon shortcut, supports fast dialing, file, and other content into folders, which is similar to iOS.

4. Customizable desktop systems

Customizable items are added for desktop functions, such as the shortcut bar at the bottom of the screen. By default, you can add up to five buttons and define the functions of each button, it can be programs, contacts, speed dialing, and folders.

5. Visual voice mail

Independent applications can be integrated into call records, including voice mail messages, visual messages, and other content, and displayed at the same time as voice call records.

6. The calendar supports scaling.

Date switching is more convenient. You can zoom in to view the detailed calendar and support double-finger scaling.

7. Gmail offline search, two-line preview, and a new shortcut bar at the bottom

The Inbox font is changed, and the icons and layout are all re-designed. You can write emails, search, and access tags in the shortcut bar at the bottom, add offline search support, and Preview two lines of text in the inbox, slide left and right to switch between Gmail sessions.

8. Volume down key + power supply key combination

9. Improved virtual keyboard Error Correction

Correction and spelling check are improved. Click a word to get the suggestion.

10. Access the application directly from the screen lock Interface

On the screen lock page, drag the unlock icon to the application shortcut to open the application directly. In addition, you can also use the drop-down notification bar during screen lock.

11. Optimized copy and paste

12. New browsers

The built-in browser has been revised and the tag system has been enhanced. You can switch between tabs quickly. up to 16 tabs can be opened at the same time, and Chrome Bookmarks can be synchronized.

13. New Roboto Fonts

The display effect is clearer and more beautiful, perfectly integrated with the entire interface system.

14. Traffic Control System

Third-party traffic control can be used to stop food. The system has built-in traffic statistics to display traffic usage records for a certain period of time. It supports setting quota alarms and Automatic Network disconnection, you can view the traffic usage records of a single program and disable its background traffic usage permissions.

15. Camera applications

Zero shutter delay, interval setting, and simultaneous recording zoom. A single photo can be taken within one second.

16. Face Recognition and face unlocking

The facial recognition function has been applied, for example, unlocking. You can take a selfie to unlock the screen after setting it.

17. built-in photo editor

Built-in photo editor, which has powerful functions and can be tailored, beautifying, or colored.

18. Multi-task list

The multi-task list displays thumbnails of recently run programs. You can close a program to release the memory.

19. New Image Library layout and Organization Methods

The new image library design automatically organizes and displays photos by topic, geographical location, and face recognition.

20. Contact application integration of Social Network Information

The new version of the contact program provides more functions, including integrating social network information, built-in status updates, high-definition images, and fast email sending,

21. Android Beam

The NFC-based Android Beam function allows two mobile phones to exchange websites, contacts, navigation, YouTube videos, and even download links from the official electronic market.

We can see from these that the new version of Android 4.0 does not bring more exciting new features, but is still honestly optimizing and updating existing features to make these features more convenient, at the same time, the interface and operation experience are also moving toward a simple and consistent design goal.

Perhaps such a press conference is not eye-catching for new Android users or ordinary mobile users, but Google has already solved many feature designs that were not convenient enough for them, android 4.0 may not be eye-catching, but it is more friendly.

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