Froyo update for Archos Android tablets now available

Android 2.2 update for the Archos Android tablet family has arrived. The Archos tablets getting the FroYo sweetness are 28/32/43/70/101. Archos is updating the tablet straight to Android 2.2.1. The new update brings compatibility to Flash® 10.1 but does not include the Flash® plug-in. So you will have to wait until it is available with Archos.  You can find more about update here.

Update Changelog:

• Higher performance: just in time compiler (JIT) technology makes applications run up to 5 times faster than previous Android “Eclair” 2.1 firmwares
• Enhanced Microsoft Exchange support: it is now possible to synchronize contacts and calendar events
• Allow to install more 3rd party applications by installing them on the storage memory (for applications that supports it)
• Video: movie information and cover retrieval in video file info dialog
• Multiple selection mode is now always enabled in the file manager
• External bluetooth GPS receivers are now supported
• Better assistance is provided in the tethering wizard to pair with cell phone using bluetooth DUN profile (smart APN detection)
• OpenVPN is now supported
• Slideshow support for network shares has been added to Gallery and Photoframe applications
• Photoframe: full screen picture can now be displayed on double tap when in floating image mode
• Manual white balance setting has been added in Camera application
• Faster USB write transfer
• Battery: more accurate battery charge estimation
• Audio: improved compatibility with android audio stream volume management (voice/music/ringtone etc.)
• Orientation: fixed compatibility issue with some applications working with inverted accelerometer axis

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