Now that most Android phones have Android 2.2 Froyo, LG Optimus owners want to know if their inexpensive LG Optimus Android smartphones will be updated to Android 2.3 Gingerbread.
According to LG's website, "LG will upgrade all Optimus One smartphones currently using the Froyo OS
to the next version of the Android OS, Gingerbread. Details of the
upgrade schedule will be announced locally in due course."
Mobile Burn contacted LG and was informed that the update will be dependent upon the carriers. "If a carrier decides not to support the upgrade, that's beyond LG's control," a spokesperson said.
LG also announced today that its selling its 2 millionth Optimus One smartphone.
Android 2.3 Gingerbread
adds many new features. Besides being faster, it has a better keyboard,
typing auto-correct, multitouch key chords, power consumption tools and
downloads management. Android 2.3 Gingerbread also features support
for Near Field Communication (NFC), Wi-Fi hotspots and Internet calling
(VoIP/SIP support).