Last week, Myriad outed its plans to unveil Alien Dalvik 2.0 — which fits on iOS — at CTIA , which starts today. But, knowing our readers will be chomping on the bit to work out it in action just a little early, we got an exclusive sneak preview of the software for you quickly. As a short refresher, Alien Dalvik’s a custom little bit of code that permits you to run unaltered Android apps on a non-Android OS, like Maemo or MeeGo . This new edition brings that very same black magic to iDevices (and absolutely anything else), so head on past the break for more about Myriad bringing Apple and Android together in app harmony.
We got to talk with Olivier Bartholot, Myriad’s VP of commercial Development concerning the new platform, and he explained that this second iteration of Alien Dalvik differs from the primary in a vital way. Version 2.0 runs within the cloud with Netzyn’s servers doing each of the heavy lifting, in preference to the unique where the native host environment resides at the gadget itself. So, devices with this new Dalvik on board get an H.264 video feed of Android with some secret sauce letting users interact with the apps — not unlike Onlive’s cloud gaming service. The corporate says it will possibly port Alien Dalvik to any operating system, which grants TVs, in-flight entertainment systems and cars access to apps without changing the present infrastructure to run the whole Android OS. Myriad’s working with an unnamed partner to create an Alien Dalvik store that’ll be the only provider of apps for the platform, because downloading apps from Android Market and other sources won’t be an option. There’s currently no support for Honeycomb apps, but Olivier informed us that such functionality is within the works.
As you can find inside the video above, the recent Alien Dalvik isn’t nearly as smooth as native Android. But, you must remember that it’s still in beta, and Myriad got Android apps performing on an iPad without jailbreaking or help from Apple, that is pretty darn impressive. Olivier told us that there are some user interface issues with non-touchscreen devices (think TV remotes) that should be found out in addition. Native performance is the goal, however, and he’s confident that the corporate might be in a position to pull it off. Myriad’s currently in talks with car manufacturers, avionics firms, Samsung and others to get Alien Dalvik on their products, so we’ll be seeing Google’s little green bots in some unexpected places within the not-so-distant future. The plan is to have Alien Dalvik ready for high time within the first 1/2 2012, so now we have to attend a little longer for cross platform app nirvana. The clock is ticking, fellas.
06 October 2011
Myriad Alien Dalvik 2.0 to increase Android apps to tablets, TVs, automobiles and more, creating new revenue opportunities and opening up Android ecosystem to new sectors
Alien Dalvik 2.0 to take away technological barriers to create consistent user experiences and mobilize content across multiple platforms and screens, taking the headache out of fragmentation and content management
Myriad to demo Android apps on Apple iPad, for the primary time, at CTIA Enterprise & Applications 2011
ZURICH, Switzerland – October 06, 2011 – Myriad Group AG (SIX: MYRN), a world leader in mobile technology having shipped over 3.8 billion software apps on greater than 2.2 billion phones, today unveils Myriad Alien Dalvik 2.0. Building at the successful launch of Myriad Alien Dalvik, Myriad’s latest Alien release is not going to only enable Android apps to run across non-Android smartphone platforms, but will now enable the Android ecosystem to be extended across multiple devices and screens together with tablets, e-books, TVs, automotives or even avionics. Myriad would be showcasing Alien Dalvik 2.0 and its multi-screen strategy, demonstrating Android apps on Apple iPad for the primary time at CTIA Enterprise & Applications 2011 next week.
“We’ve seen incredible momentum in Android adoption, but we’re just scratching the outside,” said Simon Wilkinson, Chief Executive Officer, Myriad Group. “Digital screens including Internet- enabled TVs and in-vehicle displays, in conjunction with other consumer devices like tablets and e-books are proliferating at an astounding rate. Consumers are driving multimedia evolution and are demanding more converged multi-screen services. With Alien Dalvik 2.0, we’re making a more flexible, consistent user experience by mobilizing content together with live sports, recorded TV shows and on-demand movies, so users can enjoy content seamlessly from one device to a higher.”
Alien Dalvik 2.0 is step one towards making a single app standard and marks another key milestone for Myriad Android innovations. Alien Dalvik 2.0 enables nearly all of Android apps to run unmodified using Android Package (APK) files. This in turn allows app store owners and publishers to quickly transcend multiple platforms and screens, leveraging existing software and middleware, all without compromising performance. Furthermore, Alien Dalvik 2.0 enables developers to create once and use mostly, while allowing operators, OEMs, or even enterprise to streamline app rollout – taking the headache out of platform fragmentation and content management.
From a user perspective, Alien Dalvik 2.0 is totally transparent and installed without user disruption. Users simply benefit from the same rich Android ecosystem they’ve got become aware of via mobile on other key screens, similar to playing Angry Birds on HDTV. This all while gaining faster access to a much wider range of apps, thus encouraging a far better frequency of downloads and increased ARPU.
“As demand for multi-screen services grows, and because the telecommunications industry becomes a content business, service providers could have new opportunities to leverage their service delivery platforms and collaborate with content providers to develop converged multi-offerings. Alien Dalvik 2.0 provides a very good alternative to OEMs and repair providers who wish to harness the Android ecosystem, while leveraging existing investments and retaining control in their customer experience,” added Wilkinson.
From application components to finish device integration, Myriad provides best-in-class Android solutions. As a founding member of the Open Handset Alliance (OHA), Myriad has exceptional expertise in runtimes and have been playing a key role in Android solutions since its early days.
When partnering with Myriad for Android app development or porting, operators, OEMs and app store owners will make the most of Myriad’s broad portfolio of services, strong knowledge of embedded software systems, rich heritage in Java technology and expertise in second screen solutions for Blu-ray and set-top box markets.
Myriad can be showcasing Alien Dalvik 2.0 in action, demonstrating Android at the Apple iPad at this year’s CTIA Enterprise & Applications in San Diego from October 11th-13th at Myriad’s Hospitality Suite on the Hilton San Diego Bay Front, 1 Park Boulevard, directly adjacent to the San Diego Convention Center.
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