Motorola Canada today announced via Twitter the availability of the Android 4.0 upgrade for its Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi tablet. “The software update delivers a refined user interface and introduces innovative features and enhancements for tablet users. Install today for peak performance.” Among the updates highlighted by Motorola are: Updated Browser with faster rendering, zoom and pan Users can also now […]
OS upgrades
Android 4.0 updates begin rolling out for Samsung Galaxy Note
Samsung has begun to roll out the Android 4.0 update for the Galaxy Note. Reports from Europe indicate that users have begun to receive notifications of the over-the-air update (and Samsung’s Kies software in Germany). Build XXLPY will update Android to version 4.0.3. The update, dubbed a “Premium Suite upgrade” by Samsung will not only include Android 4.0 but also […]
TELUS posts “Device Operating System Update Schedule” on its website
TELUS has posted new information about upcoming device upgrades. The “Device Operating System (OS) Update Schedule” outlines upcoming upgrade ETAs as well as recent ones. It also includes information was to what updates are already being tested in the TELUS labs. Among devices slated for updates are the following: Samsung Galaxy SII X – Android 4.0 – Early June Samsung […]
Apple releases iOS 5.1.1 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Apple today released iOS 5.1.1 for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. This is a bug fix release that addresses a number of issues: Improves reliability of using HDR option for photos taken using the Lock Screen shortcut Addresses bugs that could prevent the new iPad from switching between 2G and 3G networks Fixes bugs that affected AirPlay video playback […]
BlackBerry 7 devices not upgradeable to BlackBerry 10
At BlackBerry World 2012, Research In Motion CEO Thorsten today reconfirmed that BlackBerry 7 smartphones will not be upgradeable to BlackBerry 10. Instead, the two operating systems are likely to co-exist. Heins explained that BlackBerry 7 would continue to power entry-level devices while higher-end devices would run BlackBerry 10. RIM continues to introduce new BlackBerry devices (such as the BlackBerry […]
Samsung Canada begins pushing out Android 4.0 updates
Samsung Canada today announced that Android 4.0 updates have now begun here in Canada. While Samsung is planning to upgrade a number of devices, it has not yet provided details as to which ones (and on which carrier) have begun to receive the much expected update. The rollout is expected to continue through the quarter. “We are passionate about providing […]
Android 4.0 update now available for Sony Tablet S
Right on schedule, Sony today announced that an Android 4.0 upgrade is now available for the Sony Tablet S. The update brings with it a number of new features including Sony’s exclusive “Small Apps”: 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 […]
Samsung outlines U.S. carrier Android 4.0 Galaxy upgrade plans
Samsung has posted new details about its Android 4.0 upgrade plans for devices offered by U.S. carriers. The list does not provide specific timelines and Samsung warns that “this list may be altered as updates are confirmed or released.” AT&T leads the pack with six devices, including the Galaxy S II, Galaxy Note, and Nexus S, scheduled for updates. Sprint […]