Like Android 4.1, introduced in June, Android 4.2 code-named
Jelly Bean like jelly candy. It is very similar to its predecessor, but offers
several new features.
First, users can install widgets on the lock screen. This
could be done in earlier versions of the system, but only by external
applications. Now this possibility is inherent in the OS.
Tablet Android 4.2 you can create multiple user accounts.
Each account your preferences and its own set of applications and transition
program in the background. When you switch to a different account, and can
perform some functions such as checking for updates, but in general are
inactive. In multiplayer mode smartphone is not included.
A complete list of new features Android 4.2:
- Stitch
Photo Sphere;
- typing
on a keyboard with gestures;
- improved
lock screen (widgets and switch directly to the camera);
- expandable
notification allowing directly perform activities;
- Scaling
messages in Gmail with the ability to automatically reformat text;
- screensavers
Daydream;
- Special
features: triple click to enlarge the screen, forward and increase two
fingers, speech output and the mode of navigation gestures for blind
users;
- Miracast
support for wireless display;
- Google Now Gmail can now be used as a source of data, improved support for assistance in flight, reservation of hotels and restaurants, and recommendations for movies and music, and other improvements.
In OS now has a Photo Sphere. It allows users to create
spherical panoramas from photos taken on the built-in mobile device camera.
Previously staff allows only the creation of horizontal panoramas.
Another significant innovation is the new Android 4.2 touch
pad based on gestures - you can slide your finger between letters, and the
keyboard will evaluate the person is trying to type. A similar entry method for
iOS app offers Swype. Devices on Android 4.2 allow you to broadcast video and
YouTube videos on TV, provided that it supports Miracast.
As mentioned, Android 4.2 will be available on the Nexus 4
and 10, and will soon appear on devices like the Nexus-Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 7
as well as other Google Phone.
