Android 4.1.2 factory image new available for download

Android 4.1.2 stock ROMs for various Nexus device are now available for download.

Supported device list is as below:

- Nexus 7
- Nexus Q
- Galaxy Nexus
- Nexus S


https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images

Android version vs API Level

As new version of API released, you can bring more feature to your own apps.
However, those apps written by new API Level will not be assessable by old of Android version. Developer then get to make your own choice,

more new feature ? or more potential user?

Platform Version	API Level	VERSION_CODE	Notes
Android 4.1, 4.1.1	16	JELLY_BEAN	Platform Highlights
Android 4.0.3, 4.0.4	15	ICE_CREAM_SANDWICH_MR1	Platform Highlights
Android 4.0, 4.0.1, 4.0.2	14	ICE_CREAM_SANDWICH
Android 3.2	13	HONEYCOMB_MR2
Android 3.1.x	12	HONEYCOMB_MR1	Platform Highlights
Android 3.0.x	11	HONEYCOMB	Platform Highlights
Android 2.3.4 Android 2.3.3	10	GINGERBREAD_MR1	Platform Highlights
Android 2.3.2 Android 2.3.1 Android 2.3	9	GINGERBREAD
Android 2.2.x	8	FROYO	Platform Highlights
Android 2.1.x	7	ECLAIR_MR1	Platform Highlights
Android 2.0.1	6	ECLAIR_0_1
Android 2.0	5	ECLAIR
Android 1.6	4	DONUT	Platform Highlights
Android 1.5	3	CUPCAKE	Platform Highlights
Android 1.1	2	BASE_1_1
Android 1.0	1	BASE

As of  Aug 2012 with "Health and Fitness" apps, majority (58%) Android version is still in 2.3.3. Latest version 4.0.3 just get ~18. % share.

So, you get the answer





http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element.html#uses

Galaxy S3 LTE , an Android /w 2G RAM

The Samsung android smart phone Galaxy S3 was announced for sometimes. However, in some country, like Koren, the ram size is doubled and up to 2GB. The device was import to by a 3rd party phone store, and its maintenance was not covered by Samsung HK. It retail and price is nearly the same as its 1GB ram version in Hong Kong about HK$5,280.

During testing, the 2GB ram version S3 was found with 1.1GB free ram, interested?

You may read the review as below.

四核 2GB RAM：韓版 Galaxy S3 水貨實測

Stock Rom 4.1.1 for Nexus released

Google has just released it factory image for Nexus Device including Nexus S, Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 7. For those loving in flashing "Clean"  ROM, go ahead!

Please note flashing stock ROM will erase all existing data on your machine.

Factory Images for Nexus Devices

Smartone 4G launched in Hong Kong.

SmarTone will launch its 4G LTE network on 28 August 2012, with all current
SmarTone price plans applied. However, as a Android developer, I may not go for 4G now.

Lack of 4G developer machine
 Google recommended developer machines, Galaxy Nexus & Nexus S, do not have 4G support. I have no choice stay in 3G, in which what my Nexus can do

4G advantage 
4G takes the advantage of high speed transfer . However, my experience on 3G & Home broadband Wi-Fi makes no big different. Speed for 4G may not be a big deal for me, as 3G is god enough for me.


---Source
SmarTone Announces the Launch of its 4G Network