Android 2.3 Gingerbread Official: Features and SDK Release
What Gingerbread added
- Improvements for game development.
- Video calling through the front camera.
- Better cut and paste.
- A redesigned keyboard with multitouch support.
- VoIP integration and SIP support.
- NFC support.
- Gyroscope support.
- An improved download manager.
- An integrated task manager.
Availability
The Nexus S was the first phone to ship with the new version. The Nexus One was next in line for an update. Developers could start building with the SDK immediately.
The gaming angle
The game improvements were seen as a good sign for devices such as the Sony Ericsson PlayStation phone, which was a hot topic then.
Status today
Gingerbread is long obsolete and no longer supported.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gingerbread?
It is the nickname for Android 2.3.
Which phone launched with it?
The Nexus S.
Did the Nexus One get it?
It was reported as coming soon after the announcement.