Fact or fiction? A brief look at rash of Android rumors

08.10.2012

Following the pattern set by Google's Project Butter -- the user interface performance program that was a highlight of Android 4.1 -- Project Roadrunner was said to be aimed at similar improvements to battery life. Like the customization center, however, this is a great idea that is 100% made-up.

POSSIBLY REAL: ANDROID 4.2

Though the wealth of information provided by the hoaxer is all obviously fictional, there are real indications that Android 4.2 is on the way. that its logs show devices identifying themselves as running Android 4.2 having accessed the site. That site hypothesizes that the update might be pretty minor, however, and may not even have a new dessert name.

BOGUS: Media streaming/enhanced video

Another "wouldn't it be nice" fake rumor, this one hinted at a major overhaul of Google Play's streaming capabilities and general media functionality. Alas, of course, it's all hot air. Google could use a little more parity with Amazon and in the media space, though, which is probably part of why this rumor was accepted so readily.