froyo

Froyo is a term that can refer to two widely known things: a frozen dessert and a version of Google’s Android mobile operating system. In technology discussions, Froyo most often denotes Android 2.2, released in 2010, while in culinary contexts it refers to frozen yogurt, a yogurt-based frozen treat.

Frozen yogurt, or froyo, is a frozen dessert made by freezing yogurt with milk, sugar, and flavorings. It is typically tart and lighter in fat than ice cream, and is commonly served in cones or cups with toppings such as fruit, candy, or syrups. Froyo gained popularity in the late 20th century as a lower-fat alternative to traditional ice cream and remains widely available in cafes and fast-food outlets.

Android 2.2 Froyo was named as part of Google’s dessert-themed codename scheme and was designed to boost performance and expand device capabilities. Key features included a Just-In-Time compiler for the Dalvik virtual machine, which sped up app execution and overall system responsiveness. It added the ability to install applications to external storage (SD card) and to move apps between internal memory and the card. It introduced USB and Wi‑Fi tethering, enabling phones to share their data connection with other devices. The web browser saw improvements in JavaScript performance, and Flash support was available on some devices. Froyo also included general performance optimizations, better memory management, and incremental platform improvements that helped devices run more smoothly on relatively modest hardware.

In summary, Froyo marks both a dessert enjoyed worldwide and a milestone Android release aimed at performance, storage flexibility, and connectivity.