Froyo brings Flash
The latest iteration of Google's mobile operating system - Android 2.2, codenamed Froyo - is set to be a significant one for one simple reason: support for full Adobe Flash 10.1.
If, like us, you use an Android phone and use it to browse full websites, then you need Flash Player 10.1 to do things like watch World Cup or Wimbledon highlights on BBC Sport.
But the one big advantage of owning a Nexus One - as opposed to Android phones from the likes of Motorola or HTC, is that you get Froyo first - now, in fact. Google has started over-the-air updates to Android 2.2 today, as confirmed in a blog post, but the rest of us will have to wait a few more months while the handset-makers get their act together.
"In order to access the update, you will receive a message on your phone's notification bar," said the post. "Just download the update, wait for it to install, and you should be all set. This update will be rolled out gradually to phones - and most users will receive the notification by the end of the week . We hope you enjoy these new features."
Probably the other most significant feature is tethering - the ability to use your phone's mobile connection as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot for other devices. There are also some tweaks to the home screen, better integration with Exchange and overall improved performance. You can read more about Android 2.2 here, and we've embedded the Google vid for you below.
