Samsung earlier this week outlined its Android 4.0 update plans. Noticeably absent were the original Galaxy S smartphone and Tab tablet. The company has now confirmed that neither device will be upgraded to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It explains that neither device has enough memory to support the ugpraded OS, its TouchWiz interface and other “experience-enhancing” software. The announcement […]
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Sony Ericsson outlines Xperia Android 4.0 upgrade plans
Sony Ericsson has already confirmed that it plans to update its entire 2011 Xperia device lineup to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Today, it provided a timeline as to when the updates will occur. First up will be the Xperia arc S, Xperia neo V and Xperia ray in late March or early April. A second wave will follow in […]
Samsung announces Galaxy device Android 4.0 update plans
Samsung has already committed to updating its Galaxy S II lineup to Android 4.0 but missing so far was a timeline. It today announced a longer list of devices that will be upgraded and gave the first clues as to when users can expect to see Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) on their devices. Updates will start with the GALAXY […]
Google announces Android 4.0.3 as new base version
On the heels of two smaller point updates, Google has announced Android 4.0.3, describing it as the new base version of Ice Cream Sandwich. “The new platform will be rolling out to production phones and tablets in the weeks ahead, so we strongly encourage you to test your applications on Android 4.0.3 as soon as possible.” The new version includes […]
Google begins Android 4.0 rollout for Google Nexus S
Google today announced that it has begun to push out its Android 4.0 update for the Google Nexus S. We’re rolling out Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, to GSM/UMTS Nexus S devices over the coming month, starting today: As Google indicates, the deployment will be gradual with GSM/UMTS models getting the update first within the next month. To check if […]
Bell Android 4.0 update schedule revealed for some devices?
A leaked document has given us the first clue as to when Bell Mobility expects to update some of its smartphones to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). A leaked document obtained by MobileSyrup offers the following timeline: HTC Sensation: February 2012 HTC Raider: March 2012 Samsung Galaxy S II: April 2012 LG Optimus LTE: TBD It’s good to see dates […]
Android 3.2 Motorola XOOM update now available in Canada
It has taken a while but Canadian Motorola XOOM users are finally reporting that the Android 3.2 update is being pushed out to their tablets. In comparison, Verizon users received the Android 3.2 update back in August! The update includes “docking support, the full version of QuickOffice, MOTOPRINT, Citrix client support, enhanced VPN support and 3LM enablers.” If you have […]
Canadian Sony Ericsson Xperia arc, PLAY, minipro and Pro get Android 2.3.4 upgrade
Sony Ericsson Canada today announced that the Android 2.3.4 update is now available for the Xperia arc, Play, minipro and Pro here in Canada. This latest update gives you new features like an upgrade to Facebook inside Xperia, the ability to make your Xperia like a mini-mobile PC by connecting USB peripherals and connecting to a TV via HDMI. It […]