Google releases Android 1.6; Palm unleashes WebOS 1.2
This is a bright week for smartphone users who don’t iPhones. Google and Palm are rolling out some nice improvements in new point releases of their respective platforms. Windows Mobile users also have something to look forward to, as Microsoft prepares to launch Windows Mobile 6.5 in a matter of days.
Android 1.6, which is codenamed Donut, has been rolled out to unlocked developer handsets and is coming soon to the G1 and possibly other carrier-supported phones. This version includes some compelling improvements for both users and developers. One of the most significant advancements is the introduction of CDMA support in the telephony stack which will open the door for Android phones to launch on Verizon and Sprint.
