February 8th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: AndroidOS | No Comments »
Myriad has announced a replacement virtual machine for Android that increased application speed by three times. Next to speeding up, the company also claims that it will save your battery.
Dalvik Turbo increases application execution speed by up to three times, allowing vendors to create a smoother experience and more allow complex applications on Android phones, while also providing substantial battery life improvements when running resource intensive tasks. It also enables developers to take full advantage of Android, allowing them to create games boasting advanced graphics and complex models while retaining full compatibility with existing software.
“The Android ecosystem continues to gain momentum with a regular flow of new devices being launched by operators and OEMs globally,” said Simon Wilkinson, CEO of Myriad Group. “By bringing together Myriad’s heritage in virtual machines and Linux platforms we have been able to significantly improve the performance of Android handsets, leading to a greatly enhanced user experience with richer applications and games and improved responsiveness.”
