If you’re a Google Android developer, or just an overzealous device user, you’ll be happy to know that Google Android 2.0, codenamed “Donut” is now officially being distributed via the companies official code repository. The new version includes a ton of new improvement that should give Apple iPhone developers a run for their money.
Donut includes text-to-speech, gesture support, universal search and a 5-in-1 toggle switch for home screen use that can help manage Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity among other user set options.
Don’t want to use an unstable Android 2.0 release? You may not have to, some enterprising developers have already begun extracting the best parts of 2.0 and they’re porting those functions (such as the widget option) into the much more stable and available Android 1.5 OS.
Donut has actually been shown off operating on the T-Mobile G1, albeit in a very “crash friendly” state. No word yet on an official release date.
You can download Donut now for your G1 or Hero devices, although we suggest taking that error riddled journey with the utmost caution. [ Engadget via xda-developers]
