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LG rolls out details for Android Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) upgrade

LG rolls out details for Android Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) Upgrade

Mobile manufacturer LG came with an official announcement that included the complete details of the upgrade roll out for Android ICS. The company stated that the upgrade process would be eligible for LG Smartphones introduced through 2011. This process would begin in mid 2012, starting with the second and third quarter followed by a worldwide release.

The models that are to be upgraded as part of the second quarter schedule would include the following models:

  • LG Optimus LTE
  • Prada phone by LG 3.0,
  • LG Optimus 2X
  • LG Optimus Sol
  • LG my Touch Q
  • LG Eclipse

The aforesaid upgrade would be followed by further upgrades for the remaining set of smartphones in the third quarter. These models include:

  • LG Optimus 3D
  • LG Optimus Black
  • LG Optimus Big
  • LG Optimus Q2
  • LG Optimus E

LG promises the upgrades for ICS in a timely fashion although these depend on various factors including region and carrier specific requirements. The exact date of commencement is not yet revealed and would be declared on the LG Mobile Official Facebook Page prior to the roll out process.

 

Samsung Galaxy Smartphones get Android ICS 4.0 Early 2012

Samsung Galaxy Smartphones to Get Android ICS 4.0 Early 2012Samsung Galaxy Smartphones to Get Android ICS 4.0 Early 2012

**Update**

Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab will not get updated to Android ICS 4.0

Samsung officially announced the list of Galaxy devices that would be officially upgradeable to the Android ICS.  A good news for all of us who are using Galaxy Smartphones.  The early implementers for the update would include the Samsung Note and Galaxy S II.

The complete list of other devices eligible for the update are:

  • GALAXY S II
  • GALAXY S II LTE
  • GALAXY Note
  • GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus
  • GALAXY Tab 7.7
  • GALAXY Tab 8.9
  • GALAXY Tab 10.1
  • GALAXY R

Android 4.0 ICS would bring some good features including facial unlock feature that can be easily fooled via your image as well and NFC data transfer capabilities.

Lets wait to get an early update and taste the flavor of Ice Cream Sandwich on our devices ;). We will keep you posted for any updates once they are rolled out.

Gmail users in US and Canada enjoy free calls through 2012

Gmail Free Calling for US and Canada Users

Holiday season just got  better for Gmail users in US and Canada with free calls extended within the country through 2012.The buzz just popped in a few minutes back from the Official Gmail Blog. All Users in US and Canada can call any domestic phone for free using Gmail, while you can call other countries at fairly low prices. So you don’t need to think, just log on to Gmail and start calling your friends and family members across the country and share the happiness.