The official Google IO twitter account just posted that the Nexus One would get Android 2.2(a.k.a. “FroYo”) in next few weeks.
With this update, Nexus One is supposed to run 5 times faster.
Android 2.2 has lots of exciting features like
- Streaming DRM-free music from their home computers over the air to an Android smartphone
- Boosted Javascript performance for speedy browsing
- Camera improvements
- Portable WiFi hotspot and tethering
- Adobe Flash Player 10.1 in the browser
- New ad-format support, etc
So far only HTC have stepped up with their plan and will most likely offer updates to their 2010 model handsets. However the update wont be ready until the second half of 2010. Here is the official word from HTC.
If your phone was launched this year, we will most likely offer an upgrade for it to the Froyo version. This includes popular models like the Desire and Droid Incredible as well as hotly anticipated phones like the Evo 4G, MyTouch slide and upcoming models. We will announce a full list of phones and dates once we are closer to launching the upgrades. We are working closely with Google and our other partners to ensure we have the earliest access to everything we need to provide a complete and solid Sense experience on Froyo. We expect to release all updates in the second half of this year but can’t be more specific yet.
So, users of Nexus One, HTC Desire, HTC Evo 4G, Motorola Droid,Droid Incredible, myTouch Slide can expect Android 2.2 on their handsets soon.
Via Android community