Android 1.5

Android 1.5 was announced today!

Android is the open source operating system for mobile phones and devices. It was developed by Google and is now developed by the Open Handset Alliance (OHA), which is an alliance of 47 firms, including the leading mobile device manufacturers, like, HTC, Samsung, Motorola, and LG. Google, is of course a member, and actually the leader of the alliance.

Most of the Android code is licensed under Apache, making it free software and open source.
Android 1.5 will add a home screen framework for developing widgets and working with live folders.

OHA will be releasing more information about the new Android version in the coming weeks.