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Synaptics, a developer of capacitive-based human interface solutions for mobile computing and the company behind the Onyx concept pictured above, announced that it is joining Google’s party with its software driver to enable touch interfaces for the Android SDK. Apparently, handset designers will be provided with a “powerful yet easy-to-use tool to develop advanced, multi-touch gestures for the Android platform.”
Commenting on the announcement, VP of Synaptics Corporate Marketing and Handheld Business Joseph Virginia said: “Our contribution to the Android platform will help bring dynamic touch user interfaces to everyone in the mobile market. By creating an open environment conducive to collaboration and partnering, the Alliance will allow key influencers to deliver innovative devices and services to meet the needs of the fast-changing mobile industry.”
There you have it – Android will be “multi-touch enabled” right from the start. Can’t wait for the first devices…
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Dusan Belic
Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
