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Myriad turbocharges performance on fragmenting Android

Android is gaining plenty of ground among handset OEMs, but it has major challenges still. It is fragmenting as its licensees introduce

By CAROLINE GABRIEL

Published: 8 February, 2010

READ MORE: Google | Myriad Group | Android | Java

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However, Myriad has been focusing hard on Android enhancements. Dalvik Turbo increases application execution speed by up to three times, supporting more complex programs and promising substantial battery life improvements. The firm says it "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 new VM runs on ARM, Intel Atom and Mips processors. Myriad is a founder member of the Open Handset Alliance, the industry body that supports Android, and is responsible for the OHA's Compatibility Test Suite.

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