Froyo on HTC Desire

Froyo has been installed. After a smooth and painless installation the Android OS update Froyo has made it to the HTC Desire (boyfriend’s prize possession).

Two words are really all that is needed; schmick, and fast, seriously fast.

Froyo

Although we’ve both used tethering for ages the native inclusion on Froyo is impressive, straightforward and simple. In fact I’m writing this post connected to the phone after one simple click. There is no longer an excuse to pay hotels exorbitant fees when travelling, just tether.

The app screen has a slightly curved effect which while merely aesthetic gives a great 3-dimensional aspect.

Browser speed is incredible. With what is claimed to be the world’s fastest browser, I’m certain is correct.  I’d say it’s at least 3x the speed of Donut which was already quick in terms of mobile browsing. Google Street View loads up in a split second, moving down a road with a few finger clicks is seamless.

Images in email load up without the annoyance of  selecting ’show’ and you can easily add another Gmail account, super if you have multiple or wish to share.  Of course there are  other benefits of Froyo from a developer and back end perspective such as better integration with exchange and the Android market.

I’m certainly looking forward to Gingerbread, Android 3.0. Can it possibly get any better?

p.s. Oh and Flash works…