For those expecting a sea change in the OS, we'll tell you up front that you'll be disappointed ... a lot of motion behind the scenes, but not a load of cosmetic and navigational changes.

Android 2.3 is almost exactly where Android needs to be to take the next step: The fundamentals, the vision, the polish (mostly) are there, finally.

The new version of Android brings a ton of new stuff to the table and smooths over a few rough spots.

Android 2.3 brings with it a number of updates and enhancements rather than a slew of new features.

While Android went through its share of significant updates, particularly in the jump from 1.6 to 2.0, the progression from Froyo to Gingerbread is less dramatic.

While Gingerbread didn't bring the monster UI overhaul many of us wanted and were expecting, there are some welcome changes.

We’ve always said it: the real value of a smartphone is in the software, and Android 2.3 is the star of the show.