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Video Tour: Android 1.5 Cupcake

May 28, 2009, 10:57 AM by Eric M. Zeman

Phone Scoop takes a look at the new features found in the latest version of the Android operating system, including the new video capture app and YouTube client.

Here is a look at some of the new features in Android 1.5 Cupcake. You can watch the video here:

Or visit YouTube for more viewing and sharing options.

About the author, Eric M. Zeman:

Eric has been covering the mobile telecommunications industry for 17 years at various print and online publications. He studied at Rutgers Newark and University of Kentucky, and has a degree in writing. He likes playing guitar, attending concerts, listening to music, and driving sports cars.

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tj2010

May 28, 2009, 12:28 PM

Voice Search

I'm new to the whole Android thing and I've been messing with the G1 for the last five days, I've been soaking up all the cupcake info 😉

I haven't recieved the new update yet but I did notice that the version I'm on has the voice search. So, I don't think that would qualify as a new feature.

TJ

PDXMatt

It's not part of the Cupcake release. Been around for a bit. 1.1 I believe. Full list of what is updated is:

1. Ability to upload to Youtube & Picasa

2. Ability to sign into your Youtube account

3. Downloads from the browser now resume

4. ...
(continues)

...

Tmogeek

May 29, 2009, 8:05 AM

Flash Player

Any word when or if flash player will be available??

gprsking

May 28, 2009, 5:27 PM

video now?

so with the new 1.5 cupcake video capabilities will be added to the g1?

PDXMatt

That's correct. Not the best video, but it gets the job done.

Did you watch Eric's video at all? He demos how it works.

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