Some cool news for developers and would-be Android developers as Ice Cream Sandwich is here. Some details… Android 4.0 builds on the things people love most about Android — easy multitasking, rich notifications, customizable home screens, resizable widgets, and deep interactivity — and adds powerful new ways of communicating and sharing. Interesting new features include:
- Home screen folders and favorites tray
- Resizable widgets
- New lock screen actions
- Quick responses for incoming calls
- Swipe to dismiss notifications, tasks, and browser tabs
- Improved text input and spell-checking
- Powerful voice input engine
- Control over network data
- Designed for accessibility
For more information about API changes, read the platform notes and diff report. If you’re new to Android, get started with the SDK starter package.