Android 4.1 Jelly Bean rolls out for Droid 4 by Motorola

Verizon Wireless announced that Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for Droid 4 by Motorola will be rolled out in stages, starting today.

The Android 4.1 Jelly Bean upgrade bears the 98.72.18.XT894.Verizon.en.US name, has about 356MB in size and is pushed OTA (over the air).

Source:- Verizon

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Sony rolls out update for Xperia T and Xperia TX

Sony today announced that starting this week it will begin rolling out latest Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0.4) firmware update for Xperia T and Xperia TX. The new update adds screen mirroring through Miracast; provided you have a WiFi enabled TV or Sony recommends the Netgear dongle (PTV3000) for those TVs without built-in wireless capabilities. The update also include Extended Standby Mode feature that shuts off WiFi, or data traffic temporarily and most applications become inactive when screen has been in sleep mode.

The upgrade also brings new improvements to Sony’s media applications – a movie app with a small viewing window, controls and film gallery, photo album makes use of Sony's full image processing engine and HD Voice support for Xperia T (but not Xpeia TX)

Source:- Sony Blog

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Android 4.1 for HTC One X Rolling Out in Asia, HTC One S later

It looks like, HTC started rolling out Jelly Bean Android 4.1.2 update with HTC Sense 4+ to HTC One X users in Asia while HTC One S users have to wait little longer. The upgrade is only available in Asia and there’s no words when it hit other markets.

Source:- Pocketdroid

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Sprint rolling out Jelly Bean Android 4.1 to Galaxy S III

Sprint announced that it has begun rolling out Android 4.1.1, Jelly Bean, update to its Samsung Galaxy S III. Sprint is the first U.S. carrier to offer the Jelly Bean update for the Galaxy S III.

The update is available as an over the air update and adds a host of new and enhanced TouchWiz features, offering a faster, richer and more responsive device experience.

Source:- Sprint

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Samsung Galaxy S III to get Jelly Bean Update in coming months

Samsung today announced that the Jelly Bean Android 4.1 update will be made available to all Samsung Galaxy S III in the U.S. in the coming months.

The update will be made available both over the air and as a download via Kies, Samsung’s content sync and software update solution. The specific timing and update method will be announced by each carrier partner, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless and U.S. Cellular.

Samsung refined and enhanced the Galaxy S III experience by adding new capabilities to the camera, video and user interface, including:

• Camera Enhancements:
  • New live camera and camcorder filters offer a range of new ways to spark your creativity. Warm vintage, cold vintage, black and white, sepia, color highlights (blue, green, red/yellow), and many more are selectable from the main camera screen.
  • Pause and resume while recording video allows users to string together multiple captured video clips from a party, birthday or sporting event into a single file with no post editing required.
  • Low light photo mode takes advantage of Galaxy S III’s best-in-class High Dynamic Range (HDR) capabilities and offers an optimized mode for low light and indoor photos.
• Pop Up Play Update: Users can now easily resize or pause the Pop Up Play picture-in-picture video window, taking full advantage of the Galaxy S III’s powerful processor and large 4.8-inch screen.
• Easy Mode: Easy Mode is a simplified user experience option for first-time smartphone owners, providing large home screen widgets that focus on the device essentials. The Easy widgets include both 4x2 and 4x4 arrangements of favorite contacts, favorite apps, favorite settings, clock and alarm.
• Blocking Mode: Galaxy S III owners can disable incoming calls, notifications, alarms and LED indicators for a designated period of time.
• Improved Usability: Users now have multiple keyboard options with the addition of the Swype keyboard.

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean offers users a smoother, faster and more fluid experience with expanded feature functionality, including:

• Google Now: Google Now gives users the right information at the right time, like how much traffic to expect before leaving work, when the next train is scheduled to arrive at the subway station or the score of a favorite team’s current game – conveniently delivered as notifications. Additionally, Google Now provides powerful voice assistant functionality across a range of domains, including weather, maps, navigation, search, image search, flight status and more. Google Now can conveniently be launched from the lock screen shortcut or by a long press on the menu button from any screen.
• Rich Notifications: Notifications can now expand and shrink with a pinch to show the right amount of information a user needs. Notifications have been enhanced so action can be taken without having to launch the app first – like sharing a screenshot directly from the notification.
• Automatic Widget Adjustment: Customizing the home screen is easier than ever before. Users can simply place a new icon or widget on the screen, and existing icons will move out of the way to make space. When widgets are too big, they automatically resize to fit on the screen.

In addition to the operating system update, Samsung and ESPN worked together to integrate AllShare technology into ESPN’s popular ScoreCenter application. This means Galaxy S III owners will now be able to wirelessly push on-demand ESPN global sports coverage and highlights from the ESPN ScoreCenter app to their Samsung SMART TV. When on the same Wi-Fi network as a Samsung SMART TV, a sharing icon will appear within the ScoreCenter video player which allows users to seamlessly push what they are watching to the TV. The ScoreCenter app with AllShare integration is available today for download through S Suggest on all U.S. Galaxy S III devices.

With the Jelly Bean update, the Galaxy S III will also add support for some exciting new accessory experiences.

• AllShare Cast Wireless Hub: The AllShare Cast Wireless Hub accessory allows users to wirelessly mirror their phone screen to any HDTV or HDMI display. Whether it’s sharing pictures, browsing the Web, playing games, streaming music, watching videos or projecting business presentations, users can control the action on the big screen wirelessly from their smartphone. AllShare Cast Wireless Hub even supports licensed content playback of premium TV and movies.
• NFC One Touch Pairing Support: Galaxy S III can now pair with supporting NFC Bluetooth accessories in a single touch. The Samsung Galaxy HM3300 Bluetooth headset will be the first Samsung portfolio accessory to support this functionality (available in the near future), allowing users to pair their headset by touching it to the back of their device.

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Samsung Galaxy S III to get Jelly Bean Android 4.1 starting today, 15 additional devices listed

In an email sent to Verge, Samsung named the smartphones and tablets that it plans to update to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean which includes ten phones - the Galaxy S II, Galaxy Note, Galaxy S Advance, Galaxy S II LTE, Galaxy Chat, Galaxy Ace 2, Galaxy Beam, Galaxy Ace Plus, Galaxy Mini 2, and Galaxy S Duos; four tablets: the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, Galaxy Note 10.1; and an unknown device.

The company has also announced that it's updating Samsung Galaxy S III to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, hitting Poland market first.

Source:- The Verge

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Verizon Galaxy Nexus getting Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update

Verizon Wireless today announced Android 4.1 Jelly Bean software upgrade (version JRO03O), for Galaxy Nexus by Samsung. The Jelly Bean upgrade will be pushed out in phases over Wi-Fi only and it adds features such as Google Now, improved voice search and dictation, more useful notifications, a better keyboard, and many others.

You can check if the software is available for their device by going to Settings > About Phone > System Updates. If the upgrade is available, a notification will be displayed and you will need to connect to a Wi-Fi network to complete the download (size: 146.6MB).

Source:- Verizon Wireless

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Apple Releases OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.2

Apple has released OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.2 for download along with iOS 6.

This update includes new features and fixes:-

Facebook

• Single sign on for Facebook
• Adds Facebook as an option when sharing links and photos
• See Facebook friends' contact information and profile pictures in Contacts
• Facebook notifications now appear in Notification Center

Game Center

• Share scores to Facebook, Twitter, Mail, or Messages
• Facebook friends are included in Game Center friend recommendations
• Added Facebook "Like" button for games
• Challenge friends to beat your score or achievement

Other new features

• Adds Power Nap support for MacBook Air (Late 2010)
• iMessages sent to your phone number now appear in Messages on your Mac*
• You can now add passes to Passbook (on your iPhone or iPod touch) from Safari and Mail on your Mac*
• FaceTime can now receive calls sent to your phone number*
• New shared Reminders lists
• New sort options allow you to sort notes by title, the date you edited them, and when you created them
• Dictation now supports additional languages: Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, Korean, Canadian English, Canadian French, and Italian
• Dictionary app now includes a French definition dictionary
• Sina Weibo profile photos can now be added to Contacts

* Requires iOS 6

General fixes

• The OS X Mountain Lion v10.8.2 update also includes general operating system fixes that improve the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac, including the following fixes:
• Adds an option to discard the changes in the original document when choosing Save As
• Unsent drafts are now opened automatically when launching Mail
• Receive Twitter notifications for mentions and replies from anyone
• URLs are shortened when sending tweets from Notification Center
• Notifications are disabled when AirPlay Mirroring is being used
• Adds SSL support for Google searches from the Smart Search Field in Safari
• Adds a new preference to have Safari launch with previously open webpages
• Resolves an issue that may cause the "Enable Autodiscover" checkbox to always remain checked
• Enables access to the Mac App Store when Parental Controls are enabled
• Support for @icloud.com email addresses
• Resolves a video issue with some VGA projectors when connected to certain Mac notebooks
• Addresses an issue that may prevent Active Directory accounts from being locked out
• Resolves an issue that may cause the policy banner to re-appear prior to logging in
• Improvements to SMB
• Addresses an issue with NIS users when auto-login is enabled
• Addresses an issue in which the Keychain may not be accessible
• Ability to pre-authenticate a FileVault protected system
• Addresses an issue that may cause Xsan to not automatically start after migrating from Mac OS X Snow Leopard

Source:- Apple

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Online Game Save Storage upgraded to 1GB, v4.25 update available for PS3

PlayStation system software update v4.25 is now available for download which will increase online game save storage to 1GB for one account (for PlayStation Plus members), and the maximum number of saved data items that can be stored is 1000.

Source:- PlayStation Blog

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Sprint Galaxy Nexus, Nexus S getting Jelly Bean Android 4.1 update

Sprint is rolling out Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update to the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. The update will be delivered over the air, includes Jelly Bean and various improvements. The update also adds Google Now, and removes support for Adobe Flash Player.

Sprint has also revealed that Samsung Galaxy Nexus S will get Jelly Bean update but it may take little over a week.

Source:- TheVerge, Sprint, (2)

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Nokia rolling out Nokia Belle Refresh update to Symbian devices

Nokia today announced that they started rolling out system update to Symbian devices called Nokia Belle Refresh for Nokia N8, Nokia E7, Nokia C7, Nokia C6-01, Nokia X7 and Nokia Oro with version number 111.040.1511 (Nokia E6, version number 111.140.0058, will follow still this week, Nokia 500 updates will start to be launched within the next few weeks).

This update brings new features to Symbian smartphones, like:

• a new browser with HTML5 web apps support, a new set of homescreen widgets, and the previously released Microsoft Office Mobile App and Nokia Maps Suite 2.0 in one package.
• Nokia N8 will have some extra apps for imaging

The update will be rolled out in phases, starting with the vanilla versions (ie. basic software variants without any specific operator or country configuration). Country and operator variants will follow within the next weeks, depending on local and operator approvals.

Source:- Nokia

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T-Mobile SpringBoard to get Android 4.0 ICS from Tomorrow

Beginning August 15th, T-Mobile SpringBoard will receive Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade via OTA. You'll be notified as soon as update will be available for your device, but if you’re little impatient you can manually check for update via  Settings > About tablet > System updates (Google) > hit Check Now.

You will receive this notification message when the update is available for you:

"This important software upgrade contains key improvements to Wi-Fi connection, improved touch experience and additional bug fixes to address occasional resets and SIM Card recognition.  Although you will not be charged for data usage, a Wi-Fi network is highly recommended.  Please make sure that the tablet is plugged into a wall outlet or has a minimum of 50% battery life before you install the update.

Important: This software update is a required to receive future Operating System updates for this device.  All your previously configured accounts (Gmail, Exchange etc.) and applications will be completely retained after the update.”

1. From the message Notification Screen, touch Download.
2. Touch Install Now.
3. Allow your tablet to restart. DO NOT touch the tablet until the home screen appears.

Source:-T-Mobile

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Android 4.0 upgrade for T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, starts today

T-Mobile is rolling out Android 4.0.5 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade for Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus. This update is NOT available over-the-air (OTA), you have to manually download it via Samsung Kies.

New Features and Improvements:

Version Information

• Android version 4.0.5 / Software version T869UVLG7
• Manual Update ONLY (Size varies based on previous software version)
• Notification via Android Notifications
• Approved  8/14/12

Improvements

• Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS)
• ICS update will be required to use Media Hub after August 27th.

Prerequisites

• Latest version of Kies software downloaded on PC or MAC
• At least 50% battery life

Source:- T-Mobile

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Droid 4 getting Android 4.0 ICS update by Verizon

Verizon announced that it is pushing Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade for Droid 4 by Motorola which also enables the Global Roaming capabilities.

Key Features of this upgrade

Issues Corrected / Enhancements -OS Upgrades

• Device is enabled for Global Roaming. Now take advantage of voice and data services in over 205 countries worldwide.

Application Updates

• Integration of new version of  Backup Assistant Plus.
• Mobile IM has been removed.
• Color for Facebook application is preloaded.

Enhanced Customer Support with Verizon Remote Diagnostics

• New customer care solution to improve customer service experience. When a customer calls into Verizon Wireless customer care, this solution, with the customer’s permission, allows support personnel to remotely view the user’s device for device training, application demonstrations and troubleshooting.

Email / Messaging

• Improved Stability and connectivity with Email.
• Successfully download and save ringtones.

Stability and Performance Improvements

• Mobile Hotspot – Improved connectivity.
• Reduced device resets and power cycling.
• Camera quality has been improved for better pictures.
• Improved My Gallery performance.
• Voice Mail Notification shows the correct of unread messages.

User Interface

• Updated Mobile Hotspots Icon.
• Visual Voice Mail shortcut on home screen changed to a standard voicemail shortcut.
• Clear Contact pictures are displayed for phonebook contacts.

Source:- Verizon

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HTC to rollout Android 4.0.3 to Vodafone HTC EVO 3D

Vodafone today confirmed that HTC will begin rolling out Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade from 1:00pm, August 7th, 2012 via OTA for HTC EVO 3D handsets sold by Vodafone in Australia. This update will deliver Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and HTC Sense 3.6 which include many new features, bug fixes and enhancements such as:

• Speed and performance enhancements
• Folders of your favourite apps right on your home screen
• Improved keyboard input and error correction
• Face unlock – unlock your phone with a smile
• Data usage meter
• Improved voice detection including voice typing
• Enhanced multitasking interface
• Resizable homescreen widgets

Source:- Vodafone

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Android 4.0 ICS update for Galaxy Note begins today - Vodafone Australia

Vodafone Australia announced that it will begin rolling out Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich (build:IMM76D.DULR5 ) update for Galaxy Note from 1:00pm, 7th August 2012 as part of a staged process, which means not everybody can update at the same time.

Samsung will roll out the Android 'Ice Cream Sandwich' platform update for the Galaxy Note handsets sold by Vodafone.

You can download this update via Firmware over-the-air (FOTA) or by synchronising with Samsung Kies.

Android version: 4.0.4

Baseband version: N7000BDULR3

Kernel version: 3.0.15- N7000BDULR5-CL870174 dpi@DELL136#3 SMP PREEMPT Wed Jul 11 15:00:20 KST 2012

Build number: IMM76D.DULR5

PDA: N7000BDULR5

Phone: N7000BDULR3

CSC: N7000BVAULR4

Source:- Vodafone Australia

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Galaxy Note 10.1 Source Code now Available for Download

Samsung has released the source code for Korean Galaxy Note 10.1 (SHW-M480K and SHW-M480S). Interested developers, hit the source link below to download the source code.

Source:- Samsung

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Verizon rolling out Android 4.0 ICS to HTC Rezound

Verizon today started rolling out Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade to HTC Rezound. This update (version 3.14.605.12 710RD) includes an upgrade to the Android Operating System 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and HTC Sense 3.6.

With this upgrade, your device will now run on Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Additionally, here are some feature enhancements included with this software release.

Applications & Widgets
+  V CAST Media Manager has been updated to Backup Assistant Plus with an enhanced user experience.
+  Time zone issues have been resolved and proper Timezone will display within the Clock Widget.

Device Features
+  Device is enabled with the Wireless Alerting System.
+  Cisco AnyConnect support has been added to improve VPN functionality.
+  Improved data connectivity for a better user experience.
+ Improve device stability minimizes the number of resets.
+  Improvements to Mobile Hotspot connectivity.

Email, Messaging & Web
+  Improvements to default mail application now displays all Yahoo! mail contents properly.

Source:-Verizon

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HTC Explains Why the Desire HD won't be getting Android 4.0 ICS

Few months back HTC Desire HD owners were promised Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update but the company has broken its promise and officially announced that the Desire HD won't be getting Android 4.0, despite the fact that phone packing hardware similar to its newer phones that run on ICS.

The Taiwanese handset manufacturer might felt your pain and the need to give further explanation to Desire HD owners, claiming that they have a good reason for denying Android 4.0 ICS upgrade.

According to HTC, due to how storage on the HTC Desire HD is partitioned – and the larger size of Android 4.0 – it would require re-partitioning device storage and overwriting user data in order to install this update. While technically advanced users might find this solution acceptable, the majority of customers would not. We also considered ways to reduce the overall size of the software package, but this would impact features and functionality that customers are currently using. Even after installing the update, there were other technical limitations which we felt negatively impacted the user experience.

What do you think above explanation from HTC is enough to please HTC Desire HD owners waited for Android 4.0 ICS upgrade?

The following HTC devices are confirmed to get Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich:

• DROID Incredible 2 by HTC
• HTC Amaze 4G
• HTC Desire S
• HTC EVO 3D
• HTC EVO Design 4G
• HTC Incredible S
• HTC Sensation
• HTC Sensation XL
• HTC Sensation 4G
• HTC Sensation XE
• HTC Raider
• HTC Rezound
• HTC Rhyme
• HTC Thunderbolt
• HTC Vivid

Source:- HTC

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Motorola XOOM WiFi getting Jelly Bean Android 4.1 Update

Looks like Motorola XOOM WiFi owners in the US are receiving Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean (build JRO03H) update. This is the first device getting Jelly Bean upgrade without Nexus in the nametag. XOOM WiFi owners will be notified when Jelly Bean arrives for their devices but those who're impatient, can check for updates in Settings. In case you have other XOOM tablet, sorry to say but you’ve to wait little longer for Jelly Bean.

Source:- Android Central

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