Six Overlooked But Useful Features Of Android 4.0

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Ice Cream sandwich is a recent Android version which is developed to offer the best features of its last two versions - Android 3 honeycomb and Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Google shows high expectations from Android 4.0 and desires to utilize it in a best way in business marketing and mobile marketing strategies. It is also planning to draw attention of as many customers as possible from other smart phones to android based smart phones with the launch of this version. There is a stir in the mobile application development market due to the arrival of this new Android OS. Also, different service providers have begun polishing their skills on this new platform.
Now, let's glance at the features of Google's new operating system. The system is designed in such a way that the mobiles are now more entertaining and easy to operate. Some of the interesting features of Android 4 that may prove to be useful are -

Screen Shot: In the previous version of the android, the clients had to install the app to take the screen-shots whereas, nowadays this feature is available inbuilt with Android 4. It is easier to take screen ...
... shot, i.e. it can be taken instantly by just holding the power button and pressing the volume down button simultaneously.
Multitasking: The Ice Cream Sandwich version provides essential button that allows the user to glance at all the recently used apps and also they can switch to the desired app. The apps are now displayed as thumbnail images which allow the user to differentiate the running applications from non running applications.
Text Input and Voice Input: It has been found that the new keyboard in Android 4 is more responsive and is faster than its previous versions. An important improvement for text input method is in-line spell checker. The dictionary has also been updated and improved to provide only top 3 important suggestions to the client. Android 4 offers the input message features through voice. All you have to do is speak and the OS will translate your words into text.
Face lock and Unlock: Face lock and unlock is another feature that is included in Ice Cream sandwich version of Android. There is no need to remember any pins, passwords, patterns or other stuff. Face is now the identity because Android 4 will immediately recognize your face to lock and unlock the phone.
Android Beam: A feature called Near Field Communication is inbuilt in the system. Android beam is an application which allows user to share files with other users by bringing the two phones together and beating them against each other.
Data Usage Monitoring: The Android 4 OS has an in-built ability to observe the data usage of the phone and display it in a nice graphical neat format. The mobile users always worry about their data usage as the Data prices are very high once you exceed the data usage limit. Users can also set some warning signals to be received when data usage limits are being crossed. Moreover, data usage for each application can also be set in advance for controlled mobile data usage.

Android is definitely going to get the better response from the users but the future of Ice Cream Sandwich will be finally decided by its efficiency and reliability.We, at Softweb Solutions are expert in all mobile platforms and have an experienced team of Android mobile application developers which delivers excellent services. Contact us at info@softwebsolutions.com for specific requirements of Mobile Application Development.