TECHNOLOGY

Google has just introduced Ice Cream Sandwich. He began by asking what was "the soul of Android" and then tried to get the answers that Android 4.0 brought to this issue.
Roboto

The first novelty of Android 4.0 is Roboto, a new policy and a new interface designed for HD screens of smartphones. The police are very similar to Helvetica, as shown by John Gruber. Google says Roboto offers a refined experience, similar to that of a magazine. The publisher also took the opportunity to adapt to the Galaxy Nexus that does more button below the screen. Simply drag a finger to return to the main screen which is used to launch applications and contain its widgets. It is also possible to create folders, like what is possible in iOS, that is to say, overlay icons of two applications to create a container. However, in Android, the files can also contain the contact's address book.

The notification system has been optimized to be more intuitive. You can quickly delete the alerts that are not necessary. The keyboard has been redesigned, the software error correction and improved Android now includes a voice recognition system for creating messages and emails only with his voice. During the demonstration, some words were not interpreted correctly, but overall the system seems successful and has the advantage of being instantaneous. Everything happens on the phone, unlike Siri iOS where the voice is played by Apple's servers.
Unlock Face

A major new features in Android is the ability to unlock the phone with her face. The phone takes a picture and software determines whether the user is in front of the camera. Unfortunately for Google, the demonstration was a real failure, despite various attempts by two employees of the firm. It is true that a press conference is far from an ideal situation for this kind of technology. We must now hope that the performance in a real environment are much better.
Browser and Gmail

Android 4.0 brings new features to the browser. A new tabs interface makes it easier to switch from one to another or to close them. A button to switch to the desktop version of website and bookmarks are now synchronized with Google. Gmail also received a lot of improvements. You can drag her finger horizontally to move from one message to another. The action bar changes depending on the context and contacts are now represented by chips that integrate the photo of the person. It is also possible to conduct a search of his messages offline. Gmail stores emails for 30 days, but it is possible to keep more.
Data Usage

Ice Cream Sandwich would also like to advocate for abused consumers by telephone operators. It now includes an application that monitors the user consumes in terms of data. You can see what has already been used during the billing month and get a forecast of its total consumption at the end of the month. It is also possible to know how each application in terms of application data. This is an important feature that will better monitor their bill.
Camera

The camera is now able to follow the subject with a face detection system. The application includes a photo editing software to adjust the angle, crop images, use filters. The interface for the image gallery has been optimized and Google has added a program for making panoramas. The demonstration was applauded. The software seems easy to use and very fluid. It is also possible to instantly upload photos of him + Google. The video capture was also improved. It is possible to zoom while recording software and is shooting accelerated, that is to say, it takes pictures at an interval of time and then takes care to make a film.
People and Android Beam

The address book is now turned to social networks. You can see the photo of his contacts, read their updates on Facebook, Twitter or Google +. Finally, Beam Android builds chips for NFC phones share some information instantly. You can send a contact, map, location, website and a YouTube video. Third-party applications can use the API Android Beam and take advantage of Google Beam. The Android SDK has been available for 4 hours.