Android 2.1 SDK is released

11 Jan 2010 7:04 pm

Android 2.1 has been officially available on the Google Nexus One for nearly a week now, but the SDK had not -- until now.

There are a number of new APIs on board, including for the animated wallpapers, network signal detail, UI tweaks, geolocation permissions, databases. No real tells at first glance. No major resolution changes or super-duper space-age improvements. And unless you're a coder, none of this is for you. But the bottom line is it means newer and better apps are on the way.

Full deets here. [Via Android Developers blog]

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Posted by cmorty72

January 11, 2010 - 19:452 years ago

Sweet!!!
So when do we start getting 2.1 via ota?
Tonight would be cool.

Posted by tehcko (not verified)

January 11, 2010 - 20:402 years ago

some pro try it on droid and let us know pleeaaseee!!!!!... thnx

Posted by Anonymous (not verified)

January 11, 2010 - 20:482 years ago

Cant wait for the MOTO DROID to upgrade to 2.1 BUT WHEN?????

Posted by Anonymous (not verified)

January 11, 2010 - 21:232 years ago

forget the droid hook up the first gen g1s with a android 2.1 lol

Posted by tada1096

January 11, 2010 - 22:182 years ago

question what is SDK?

Posted by Phil Nickinson

January 11, 2010 - 22:482 years ago

Sorry, that's the Software Development Kit. Basically the thing that lets developers write apps for a platform.

Posted by Russell Stewart (not verified)

January 11, 2010 - 22:592 years ago

Who wants to place a bet on when the first "Jiggly Boobs" live wallpaper appears in the Market?

Posted by cmorty72

January 11, 2010 - 23:162 years ago

LOL!!!
As soon as we get Flash 10.1, then you'll be seeing things like that asap!!!

Posted by Manny83

January 12, 2010 - 00:212 years ago

I think it's safe to assume 2.1 will be out by 1/26 at the latest.

Release dates:

04/27: 1.5 SDK
04/30: 1.5 cupcake

09/15: 1.6 SDK
10/1: 1.6 donut

10/27: 2.0 SDK
11/6: 2.0 eclair released on Moto Droid

12/4: 2.01 SDK
12/11: 2.01 eclair update

1/11: 2.1 SDK
1/??: 2.1 eclair update

Posted by Manny83

January 12, 2010 - 00:512 years ago

I left out 2.1 eclair release on Nexus One on 1/6.

Posted by Everbright Smiles (not verified)

January 12, 2010 - 06:352 years ago

Live 'active' wallpapers look awesome but I'm fairly confident my Eris would seizure while using them... Can we just get a damn confirmed release date of Nexus One on Verizon?!!!?

Posted by gdubmedia

January 12, 2010 - 09:152 years ago

What I wanna know is....with the SDK released, and Manny83's "release dates" calendar up there, when should we expect the 2.1 on the Moment?

Or the N1 on Sprint ;)

Posted by that1bb

January 12, 2010 - 14:452 years ago

I think manny83's use of prior release dates was awesome. Definately gives us more of a warm fuzzy that it is for sure coming soon. Thanks for that. In the mean time, I'm still loving android and the almost daily happenings of this exciting OS.