Intel to release x86 compatible version of Android 2.2 later this summer

By on Jun 24, 2010 at 8:30 PM
General June 24, 2010

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Intel confirmed that it is close to bringing Android 2.2 to the Intel Atom and other x86 platforms. According to Renee James, Intel’s VP of Software and Services, Intel will be releasing its x86-friendly port of Froyo to the masses via the Android Open Source Project sometime this summer. This will open the door for manufacturers eager to release Android-powered netbooks and tablets, while also allowing developers to design apps for the x86 platform. Rather than pulling out your hair trying to create an Android-powered Dell Mini 10, you will soon be able to purchase one directly from Dell. Sounds like an Android lover’s dream come true.

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  • Chavoavellano

    ¡Michael strikes again‼

  • Dev500

    I’ll finally be able to put my Mini 10v to good use! :D

  • win7

    why? what’s the point?

    • Jeremiah

      I agree…especially when Chrome OS is supposed to be coming, of which Dell I thought was a proponent? Seems pretty redundant and wasteful.

      • Juke Box Hero

        Chrome OS is an entirely different beast. The latest build of Chrome OS I tried required at least 2GB of space. Android requires less than 300MB.

        I agree with AJ below, I think this would be more of an “instant on” OS, like what Asus, MSI and Lenovo have. Something built into a flashable portion of the system BIOS that boots quickly for light browsing and other small tasks. If that is not the case, then I agree with you: redundant and wasteful.

  • brian ward

    Intel is going to miss out if they don’t get into the mobile game… this could breath new life into old computer hardware too.

  • AJ

    I’d love to see this as an “instant on” OS, with Windows/Linux/OSX86 as a “full” OS. Need to check your e-mail/browse the web quickly? Use Android. Need to edit a Powerpoint or Word document? Boot all the way into the full OS.

    Intel’s just trying to stay in the game. Smart move by them.

  • HDC

    My first response was ‘Cool, now I can have triple booting on my 10v. But then I realized how much this would suck without touchscreen support.

  • http://TheUnlockr.com TheUnlockr

    I have to agree, what is the point of this UNLESS its a touchscreen device… Its a step in the right direction as I guess manufacturers can use their old x86 platforms for Android but they still need to create an x86 touchscreen device for it to be viable.
    Althought, I used to have an ASUS T91MT multi-touch laptop and I believe it was x86.. hmmm

  • Matt Thompson

    Needs Wacom serial pen support so I can use it on my Tablet PC =)

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