Acer Iconia Tab A100 to get Android 4.0 in April

We all knew that, Iconia Tab A200 already receiving Android 4.0 (ICS) and update for Iconia Tab A500 coming this April.  Today Acer America officially added Iconia Tab A100 with Iconia Tab A500 ICS upgrade list for April. Read the full press release after the break.

Press Release:-

ACER ICONIA TAB TABLETS UPDATED TO ANDROID 4.0

Acer Transitions Popular Iconia™ Tab Line to Android 4.0 to Give Customers More Features and Capabilities
SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 17, 2012 – Acer America is now updating its award-winning Acer Iconia Tab line of tablets with the latest version of Android 4.0 OS (Ice Cream Sandwich).
The update is being pushed to Acer Iconia Tab A200 customers over-the-air now in the United States and will be completed over the following week. The Acer Iconia Tab A100 7-inch tablet and Acer Iconia Tab A500 10-inch tablet will both be updated in April.
With Android 4.0, the Acer Iconia Tab line will provide new features to give customers more usability and enjoyment from their tablets. Customers will notice the improvements right away – including the faster browser, enhanced app and folder management options, more intuitive navigation, and a completely reimaged design that is more polished with enhanced holographic effects. Plus, customers can more
easily customize their Acer tablet and will enjoy improved
multitasking and switching between tasks. They will also appreciate improved integration with Gmail's email and calendar functions.
"The many enhancements in Android 4.0 OS complement the sleek, powerful and well-designed Acer Iconia Tab tablets to give customers an all-around first-rate experience," said Paul Tayar, Director Product Marketing – Connected Devices, Acer America. "Customers will experience greater entertainment and productivity with the new capabilities and features on their tablets."
Features and Enhancements Unique to Acer Tablets
The new update of Android 4.0 also includes several new features that are unique to Acer tablets. The updated tablets will now feature the highly-customizable Acer Ring, making it incredibly natural and easy to get instant access to favorite apps and features. The Acer Ring can be launched with a single touch and lets customers have quick and easy access to apps, surf the web, capture screen images, post photos
and status updates to their social networks, and more.
Customers will also enjoy an improved weather widget and will be able to access their favorite apps even when the screen is locked.
Photos and Video Enhance Memories
Acer Iconia Tab customers will be able to do more with their photos and video thanks to the Android 4.0 update, including improved zoom and the ability to take snapshots while recording video. Customers will also be able to capture better still images and do more with them due to greater image stabilization and improved integration with third
party apps. Both video clips and photos can be enhanced on the fly, stored and searched for based on various tags, and conveniently stored on Google+.

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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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Sprint announces Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for Nexus S 4G now available for Download

Cheer up Nexus S 4G owners waiting for their turn to get Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich as Sprint announced on twitter that they are rolling out Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for Nexus S 4G which is now available for OTA download.

Nexus S 4G Software Update - IMM76D  (Android 4.0 -  Ice Cream Sandwich)

Enhancements/Fixes:

• Upgrades device operating system to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).  
• Customizable favorites tray visible on all 5 home screens just above the hard keys
• Contacts application replaced with a People application that provides improved integration with Gmail, Email, Google+ and other apps
• Multitasking allows users easy access to switch between recently used applications by tapping and holding the Home key
• Create folders on the home screen by dragging and dropping one app onto another to create a folder
• New lock screen actions allow users to jump into the camera or pull down  notifications to check messages, without unlocking the device
• Swiping from left to right can dismiss individual notifications, close  apps from the recent apps list, and close browser tabs
• Data usage provide controls for monitoring and managing network data usage
• Camera enhancements include capturing panoramic photos, continuous focus, zero shutter lag exposure, stabilized image zoom and decreased shot-to-shot speed
• Android Beam allows two NRC-enabled devices to exchange favorite apps, contacts, music, videos and more

Source:- Sprint (twitter)

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ZiiLABS Unveils 100-Core ZMS-40 Processor Optimized for Android 4.0

ZiiLABS, unveiled its ground-breaking 100-core ZMS-40 StemCell Media processor optimized for Android. The ZMS-40 combines 96 of ZiiLABS' StemCell media processing cores with four 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 CPUs to deliver stunning multi-tasking application and media processing performance.

By doubling the number of StemCell Media processors compared to the previous ZMS-20, the ZMS-40 delivers twice the peak media performance, while running the larger array at lower clock speeds to achieve the same performance leads to greater energy efficiency and a reduction in power consumption of up to 50 percent. With 2X the performance and 2X the power efficiency, the ZMS-40 delivers ground-breaking media capabilities to handheld devices such as tablets, including ultra-high-resolution H.264 HP decoding of up to 3840x1080 for true 1080p 3D stereo, a rich and interactive desktop browsing experience, 2560x1600 (WQXGA) display resolution support, higher-quality video encoding and immersive OpenGL ES graphics and future support for High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC).

The ZMS-40 supports ZiiLABS' enhanced Android 4.0 implementation that complements the standard Android offering with a rich suite of software to exploit the massive computing power of the ZMS processor and includes support for:

• ZiiPhoto for intelligent photo browsing, 3D slide show and special photo effects,
• ZiiCamera for real-time preview and capturing of photos with 3D effects; live ultra high resolution 40 megapixel Panoramic photo capture in one sweep; and high dynamic range images,
• ZiiVideo for advanced video playback including 1080p WebM (VP8) support and trick modes (such as reverse play, frame-by-frame advance and reverse, multi-speed play and more), and skip to any part of a movie by browsing a timeline with thumbnails,
• Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi's Crystalizer and CMSS-3D audio effects.
ZiiLABS' enhanced Android supports not just cloning of the device display onto a TV but also APIs to enable dual independent displays, where the TV is showing a different screen from the device. For example, a user could be browsing the web for information while watching an HD video on the TV all at the same time. This usage model has a tremendous range of applications, and is only made possible due to the power of the ZMS-40.

Android 4.0 (ICS) tablets and associated design-kits based on the ZMS-40 will be showcased at the ZiiLABS suite (Venetian) in Las Vegas between 10 - 13 Jan at the CES 2012 tradeshow.

ZMS-40 Differentiating Features

• Quad 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A9 MP Cores
• 96x fully-programmable StemCell Media Processing cores
• 58 GFlops StemCell compute power
• Wide range of accelerated video codecs including HEVC, H.264, VC1 and WebM (VP8)
• True 1920x1080p 3D stereo playback (3840x1080)
• Double the CPU performance for enhanced multi-tasking
• Double the Graphics and Media performance i
• Half the power consumption for longer battery life ii
• Support for ZiiLABS enhanced Android 4.0 implementation
• 2560x1600 (WQXGA) resolution support for next-generation LCDs and Displays

ZMS-40 Key Features

• High-Definition, low-latency video conferencing
• Optimised OpenGL ES 2.0 for robust 3D graphics acceleration
• Accelerated OpenCL 1.1 (desktop profile) integrated into Android NDK
• High Dynamic Range (HDR) Image Processing
• High-quality Text-to-Speech and Voice Recognition
• Integrated HDMI 1.4 with 3D stereo support
• 2GB addressable memory
• DDR2/3 at 533 MHz for low-cost
• LPDDR2 for maximum memory bandwidth and low-power
• 64-bit wide memory bus
• Quad independent video controllers supporting 24-bit displays and cameras
• 3V3 and 1V8 I/O's reduce peripheral power consumption
• Dual USB 2.0 HS OTG (Host/Peripheral) controllers with PHY for low system cost
• Three independent SDIO/MMC controllers
• Extended battery life with robust Dynamic Power Management and Instantaneous On
• Enhanced Security: 256-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) and TrustZone

Availability and Specifications

The ZiiLABS ZMS-40 is sampling to select customers based on the JAGUAR tablets running Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).

Source:- ZiiLabs

 

 

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Android 4.0 ICS update for T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II now available

Good news for T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy S II owners, Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich update for your device is now available via Kies only (not over-the-air (OTA)).

Android version 4.0.3/ Software version T989UVLE1

Version

• Android version 4.0.3/ Software version T989UVLE1 
• Manual Update ONLY (Size varies based on previous software version)
• Approved 6/11/12

Improvements

• Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS)
• CMAS improvement
• Wi-Fi Calling enhancements
• Voicemail enhancements

Prerequisites

• Android version 2.3.6 / Software version T989UVKID/KL1/LDE update
• Latest version of Kies software downloaded on PC or MAC
• At least 50% battery life

Source:-T-Mobile

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Sprint rolling out Android 4.0 ICS for Epic 4G Touch

Sprint officially announced that starting today they will roll out OTA (over-the-air) Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch.

Samsung Galaxy S II, Epic 4G Touch will receive the Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, update through an over-the-air maintenance release starting today. The over-the-air update will begin rolling out to users today, and all users should receive the update in the next month.

Samsung Epic 4G Touch Software Update - Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0.4) - FF18

Enhancements/Fixes:

• Android 4.0.4, Ice Cream Sandwich
• Google Security Patches
• Email Enhancements

Important Notes:

• Software version is: S:D710.10S.FF18
• Released in stages to devices

Source:- Sprint Community

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HTC Official Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Upgrade list

HTC once again posted the list of handsets that will definitely get Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade and also confirmed that they are in early stages of rolling out Android 4.0 for the HTC Sensation and HTC Sensation XE and upgrades will be more widely available in the next few weeks followed by HTC Sensation 4G and HTC Sensation XL.

Here’s the list of HTC smartphones which will surely get ICS.

• DROID Incredible 2 by HTC
• HTC Amaze 4G
• HTC Desire S
• HTC Desire HD
• 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

HTC started rolling out Android 4.0 for Australia’s first 4G smartphone, the HTC Velocity 4G.

Source:- HTC

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus now available on Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless, Samsung and Google announced Galaxy Nexus is available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and for $299.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.

Galaxy Nexus runs Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, which brings an entirely new look and feel to Android. Galaxy Nexus offers customers a redesigned user experience with improved multi-tasking, notifications, Near Field Communications (NFC) sharing with Android Beam and a full Web-browsing experience. The lock screen, home screen, phone app and everything in between have been rethought and redesigned to make Android simple, beautiful and useful. Galaxy Nexus also features an ultra-thin 9.47mm design with a 4.65-inch HD Super AMOLED Contour Display to watch movies, view pictures and play games that come to life in 720p (1280 x 720) resolution.

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) features:

• Redesigned user interface – software navigation buttons, a first for Android smartphones, and a dedicated recent apps button to make multi-tasking easy
• Face Unlock – use state-of-the-art facial recognition to unlock Galaxy Nexus
• Android Beam – quickly share Web pages, apps, contacts and YouTube videos with friends by simply tapping two compatible phones together
• Redesigned Camera – introduces panorama mode, 1080p video capture, zero-shutter lag for instant photo capturing, and effects such as silly faces and background replacement
• People Application – browse friends, family and coworkers, see their photos in high-resolution and check their latest status updates from Google+ and other social networks
• Cloud Services – keep email, contacts, photos, music, browser bookmarks and other data synced to the cloud, available across multiple devices so customers never lose important data
• Google Music – upload up to 20,000 songs to the cloud, discover and buy new music from Android Market, and stream it instantly on Galaxy Nexus and from the Web for free
• Google+ – Create a Google+ account right from the phone and check status updates, manage circles, quickly share updates and photos, video chat with up to ten friends with Mobile Hangouts, and chat with groups of friends with Google+ Messenger
• Support for Google Mobile Services – Gmail, Google Maps with 3D maps and free turn-by-turn navigation, Google Earth, Movie Studio, YouTube, syncing with Google Calendar, a redesigned Google+ app and access to more than 300,000 apps, millions of eBooks, thousands of movies to rent, and millions of songs available to download from Android Market

Additional features:

• Dual-core 1.2 GHz application processor and HTML5 Web browser – optimized dual-core processing with Android 4.0 combined with lightning fast 4G LTE connectivity for fast downloading of graphics, applications processing and Web browsing
• Mobile Hotspot capability – share 4G LTE or 3G connection with up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices
• 5-megapixel rear-facing camera with zero-shutter lag for instant photo capturing, autofocus and LED flash with full 1080p recording
• Front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera for video chat
• Textured soft-touch back cover – enhances the ergonomic feel and makes the phone slip-resistant
• Bluetooth 3.0 technology – support for headset, hands-free, stereo, phonebook access, human interface device (HID) and object push for vCard and vCalendar
• 1 GB RAM and 32 GB on-board memory (actual formatted capacity will be less)

Pricing and data packages:

• Galaxy Nexus is available now in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com for $299.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.
• Customers that purchase a Galaxy Nexus by Samsung will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan beginning at $39.99 monthly access and a smartphone data package starting at $30 monthly access for 2 GB of data.

 

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Huawei's MediaPad Now Comes with Android 4.0, new Media Color Series announced

Huawei today announced that the Huawei MediaPad is now one of the world's first tablets to come pre-loaded with the new Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

Huawei also unveiled its new MediaPad color series – fashionable MediaPads in three new colors: shadow black, classic brown, and passion pink and running on Android 3.2. Both MediaPad versions have a high-quality display, with screen resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels at 217 PPI and supporting 1080P Full HD video playback. Additionally, they come with a Qualcomm dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and have a battery capacity of six hours or more.

Huawei's new MediaPad color series and the MediaPad with Android 4.0 will be available in selected markets in the first quarter of 2012. Existing MediaPad owners will receive an OTA Android 4.0 upgrade to their tablets by the first quarter of 2012.

 

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Android 4.0 ICS rolling out for the Sony Xperia S

Starting today, Sony is rolling out Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich for Xperia S which also brings additional tweaks to Walkman, Movies, and Album features on the device. Watch Xperia S in action in Sony's official Video : Xperia S – What’s new in Android 4.0 after the break.

The ICS update will be available Over the air  or you can also update your device using a computer – either with web-based Xperia Update, PC Companion or Bridge for Mac.

Source:- Sony Mobile

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Android 4.0 ICS coming to Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, Tab 8.9, Tab 7.7 and Tab 7.0 Plus Starting in July

Good news for the owners of old Samsung Galaxy Tabs, as your devices will get Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich at some point. According to SamMobile, Android 4.0 will make its way to the Galaxy Tab 10.1, Tab 8.9, Tab 7.7 and Tab 7.0 beginning in July.

List of Tablets to receive Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich:

• Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi (GT-P7500)
• Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi + 3G (GT-P7510)
• Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Wi-Fi (GT-P7310)
• Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Wi-Fi + 3G (GT-P7300)
• Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Wi-Fi (GT-P6810)
• Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Wi-Fi + 3G (GT-P6800)
• Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus Wi-Fi (GT-P6210)
• Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus Wi-Fi + 3G (GT-P6200)

Source:- SamMobile

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HTC adds Verizon Wireless smartphones to Android 4.0 ICS Upgrade List

HTC has added Verizon Wireless smartphones to Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) upgrade list including HTC Rhyme, HTC Thunderbolt, DROID Incredible 2 by HTC and HTC Rezound. HTC Raider owners on Rogers and Bell in Canada can also expect to see Android 4.0 sometime in future.

We have more good news related to Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, and can confirm that upgrades are planned for Verizon Wireless customers with the HTC Rhyme, HTC Thunderbolt, and DROID Incredible 2 by HTC, as well as the already announced HTC Rezound.

In addition, the HTC Raider is on the list to receive ICS for customers of Rogers and Bell in Canada. Stay tuned for more news on Ice Cream Sandwich releases in the coming weeks.

Source:-HTC

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Android 4.0 ICS now available for Sony Tablet S

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update now available for Sony Tablet S. Those who have been waiting for ICS upgrade, just connect your device to WiFi and a system upgrade should prompt you -just click OK to download, and in a few minutes you join the wild world of Android 4.0.

What's New?

• Enhanced lock screen
  • Direct access to Notifications
  • Unlock direct to camera
• New panoramic camera mode
• Enhanced Gallery media viewer
  • Direct SD card access + photo editing tools
• Exclusive “Small Apps’ for multi-tasking
  • Calculator, Browser, Remote Control
  • Move to screen edge for reduced clutter
• New Home Screen actions
  • Drag icons together to create folders
  • Add names to folders
• Enhanced web browser
  • Switch from mobile to desktop web sites
  • Save pages for offline viewing
• Access files directly from SD card
• Native screenshot capture
  • Press "power" and "Volume –"

Source:- Sony Blog

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Leader International unveils cheap Android 4.0 Impression 10A and 7A tablets

Little known, Leader International announced 9.7-inch Impression 10A (I10A) and 7-inch Impression 7A (I7A) tablets running Android 4.0.

Equipped with a powerful 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual core ARM Cortex A9, the I10A runs Android 4.0 with Flash 10.3, and its 9.7-inch capacitive (5-point) widescreen IPS display delivers brilliant color, 1024x768 resolution and wide viewing angles. The I10A features 2.0MP front and back cameras and includes the Fring videoconference app.

The I7A features a 1GHz processor and 512MB RAM, and runs Android 4.0 with Adobe Flash 10.3. The tablet's seven-inch capacitive WSVGA display offers a 178-degree viewing angle and delivers 1024x600 resolution. Other features include a micro SD card slot with 16GB capacity and a mini HDMI port.

The tablets will be available at major retailers at the end of Q1 with MSRPs of $299 (I10A) and $179 (I7A).

Source:- Engadget 

 

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Verizon release list of devices getting Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

Verizon Wireless has released a list of smartphones and tablets that would be updated to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich sometime later this year.

Verizon Wireless Smartphone and Tablet getting Android 4.0:-

HTC:

• HTC ThunderBolt
• DROID Incredible 2 by HTC
• HTC Rhyme
• HTC Rezound

Motorola:

• Motorola XOOM
• DROID BIONIC
• DROID RAZR
• DROID RAZR MAXX
• DROID 4
• DROID XYBOARD 8.2
• DROID XYBOARD 10.1

Samsung:

• Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
• Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7

LG:

• Spectrum by LG

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Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for Samsung Galaxy Note rolling out now

Looks like Samsung has started rolling out the long-desired Android 4.0 update for the Galaxy Note (N7000). The latest software update will add the latest edition of Google's OS Android 4.0 with TouchWiz and Premium Suite apps. The company is yet to confirm the launch but users in Germany receiving ICS update via Kies as well as OTA.

Source:- Twitter, Sammyhub, XDA Developers

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Verizon’s Galaxy Nexus getting Android 4.0.2 update

Yesterday, Verizon announced the Galaxy Nexus and now some users are being prompted to update their Galaxy Nexus to Android 4.0.2. It takes couple of hours after activation for update to appear which bring you Android 4.0.2 build ICL53F. This 10.7MB update brings you the following improvements and fixes-

Device features:-

• Optimized Mobile Hotspot when used with VPN.
• Optimized 3G/4G data sessions for faster response times.
• Fixed an incorrect notification that “data was disconnected due to roaming”.
• Wi-Fi now automatically reconnects when returning to a known Access Point.
• Improvements to special visual effects feature when using front-facing camcorder.
• Visual improvements to the lock screen.

Email & Messaging

• Fixed an issue where some email attachments would not open correctly.

Apps & Widgets

• DivX support has been removed, and will be supported in a future upgrade.
• Improved audio volume in Google navigation turn-by-turn directions.

Source:- Droid Life, Verizon

 

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Android 4.0 ICS update for Xperia S starts by end of June

Sony Mobile confirmed that their Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich rollout plans for Xperia NXT series (Xperia S, Xperia P and Xperia U) are on track and Xperia S will be the first one to get Android 4.0.4 update, starting from the end of June followed by Xperia P and joining them Xperia U, little later in Q3.

Source:- Sony Mobile

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T-Mobile Confirms Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Update for HTC Amaze 4G

T-Mobile USA confirmed that HTC Amaze 4G will get the taste of Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0 but no timeline for the release of update has been given yet.

HTC and T-Mobile are working together to provide software updates, including one that improves the experience of the HTC Amaze 4G and incorporates Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). The release and schedule for future updates are yet to be determined. This document will be updated when details become available.

Good news for those who are wondering whether their carrier would release Android 4.0 upgrade for HTC Amaze 4G or not.

Source:- T-Mobile

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Download Skyfire Web Browser v4.0 for Android

Skyfire 4.0 for Android –is a highly anticipated next-generation Android browser (over 3 million downloads) which allows users to personalize their SkyBar toolbar, while adding eight new SkyBar features. While the basic browser and toolbar will remain free to Android users, Skyfire is also introducing a premium in-app purchase to enable its Video feature, which draws on Skyfire’s cloud-based servers to optimize videos from across the web.

With v4.0, Skyfire for Android will begin offering its video optimization as an optional $2.99 premium feature, unlocked via an in-app purchase after a three day free trial. this feature will remain free for all of the over 3 million beta testers around the globe who have used the app to date.

New Features in Skyfire 4.0 for Android include:

• Customizable SkyBar – Skyfire’s toolbar is now configurable and expandable, enabling users to create their own flavor of Skyfire experience. With the new scrollable SkyBar, users now have access to fourteen Skyfire features and have the ability to enable, disable and position each button as they see fit.
• New SkyBar Features – Skyfire has added eight new features:
  • Twitter – Login to the ‘Twitter’ Button to have one-touch access to Twitter streams. Tweet, search, and check in with the Twittersphere without leaving the Skyfire browser. (And yes, watch videos shared on Twitter with just one click.)
  • Groupon – With the ‘Groupon’ Button, the SkyBar is now delivering nearby deals so you can do a quick check on the deal of the day at all times.
  • Share – Easily share websites, articles, pictures & videos with the touch of the ‘Share’ button, a feature previously accessible through the Skyfire menu.
  • Google Reader – Use the ‘Google Reader’ Button to keep up with feeds from your favorite sites. Google Reader keeps you in the know by constantly checking your favorite news sites and blogs for new content.
  • Sports, News & Finance – Three new buttons, ‘Sports’, ‘News’ & ‘Finance’, have been added to the SkyBar to bring one-touch access to the latest events.
  • Settings – The ‘Settings’ button could easily be labeled the ‘Customize’ button. Use this to enable, disable or position SkyBar features to your personal preferences.
• General Tips – We’ve added a host of new in-browser tips, tricks & tutorials to help users get them most out of browsing with Skyfire.

Download Skyfire 4.0 for Android (requires Android 2.0 or higher)

 

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