Myriad Group AG will showcase Dalvik Turbo, a virtual machine version which they claim is up to 3 times faster than the standard Dalvik which is currently powering Android apps.

Dalvik Turbo increases application execution speed by up to three times ‐ allowing OEMs and operators to bring smoother delivery and more complex applications to Android phones, while also providing substantial battery life improvements when running resource intensive tasks. It also enables developers to take full advantage of Android, allowing them to create games boasting advanced graphics and complex models while retaining full compatibility with existing software.

All this is achieved without a significant increase in the memory requirements of the device.

Dalvik Turbo will be showcased at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next week.  Myriad Group AG’s CEO said “By bringing together Myriad’s heritage in virtual machines and Linux platforms we have been able to significantly improve the performance of Android handsets, leading to a greatly enhanced user experience with richer applications and games and improved responsiveness.” According to Myriad, Dalvik Turbo can be installed on a target device within minutes, and it supports multiple processor types.  It’s also claimed that, as well as increasing app speed, Dalvik Turbo can also greatly increase battery life.

It’ll be interesting to see how this one pans out.  This could prove to be a massive leap forward for Android devices.