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Lenovo ThinkPad and IdeaPad tablets to get Android ICS 4.0 update by Q2

Lenovo ThinkPad and IdeaPad tablets to get Android ICS 4.0 update by Q2

Lenovo recently announced its plans to release the Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 update for its ThinkPad and IdeaPad tablets. The update is expected to arrive by Q2. However the company as not given any specific date for the release. The tablets would showcase better UI and added capabilities with ICS 4.0 that act as  key enhancements considering the pre-installed Android Honeycomb 3.1 OS.

Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi and Asus Transformer Prime were among the early implementers to provide Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 to its users.

 via PC World

Samsung Galaxy S II and Galaxy Note get Android Ice Cream Sandwich by Q1

Samsung Galaxy S and Galaxy Note Get Android ICS 4.0 by March 2012

It has been bubbly news since Samsung announced its plans about Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for Galaxy S II and Galaxy Note by early Q1 2012. The company officially announced the release of the update via a wall post on Samsung Norway’s Facebook Page confirming ICS to be out by March end.  The update is specific to European regions while developers would benefit to test it beyond country specific limitations. The plan to push the update worldwide is yet to be revealed. Lets hope that it arrives soon!

via Samsung Norway Facebook Page

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.