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 adds Galaxy S Advance to its portfolio

Samsung adds Galaxy S Advance to its portfolio

It has been raining Samsung Smartphones with the Korean manufacturer continuing to add loads of Android based devices to its portfolio. Samsung recently showcased the Galaxy S Advance which is yet another addition to the Galaxy series. The phone seems to fit in between the Galaxy S and the Galaxy S II with minor changes to the hardware specifications. The key upgrades include a 1 GHz dual core processor with added memory (RAM) to the device.  The phone also includes HSPDA (3G) connectivity with up speeds to 14.4Mbit/s.

Samsung Galaxy S Advance (GT-i9070) Quick Specs:

  • 4-inch Super AMOLED touch display (480×800 pixels)
  • 1GHz Dual Core ARMv7 (VFPv3, NEON) CPU and a Mali-400 MP GPU
  • Android 2.3 Gingerbread with Samsung TouchWiz UI
  • 768MB RAM
  • 16GB internal memory with support for Micro SD card up to 32GB
  • 5MP Auto Focus Camera with Led Flash (supports HD video recording)
  • 1.3MP Front Camera
  • Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Micro USB, HSPDA (14.4Mbit/s) connectivity
  • 1500 mAh Battery

The phone is planned to be released in Russia early February followed by a worldwide release. The tentative product price is $536 which would vary as per local currency value.

via Hardware Zone and Android Community

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

6 Must Have Android Dolphin Browser HD Add-ons for Webmasters

Dolphin Browser

Dolphin Browser is a highly acclaimed browser used across the iPhone, iPad and Android OS’s. The browser is lightweight and easy to use while being utmost feature rich. It integrates some great add-ons that are very useful from both general user perspectives and highly advisable for Webmasters to keep a track on specific projects or needs.

  • Alexa Rank: The add-on enables one to have a frequent check on Alex Stats while browsing a web page. A very useful tool if you plan to set a target for a particular month or if you want to analyze and track traffic improvement on your website. Download

Alex Rank

  • Web to PDF:  If you want to save all stuff from a website use this add-on to make it a PDF file. It makes saving web pages easier by converting it to PDF that makes it accessible throughout all mobile and computer platforms.  Download

Web to PDF

  • Morning Coffee:  Open your most visited websites with each browser launch while saving time and increasing efficiency. The add-on analyses your most frequently opened websites and asks you to add them to Morning Coffee. Download

Morning Coffee

  • Whois:  Get website info and other relevant details at a jiffy with this smart add-on. Find registrar and ownership related information to a domain right on your mobile device.  Download

Whois

  • Tweet:  Tweet a webpage that you would like to share with the click of a button and be a part of the latest buzz. A highly recommended plugin for people who are socially active on Twitter. Download

Tweet

  • Google Services:  Quick access to 20+ Google Services right from browser including popular services like Google Reader, Photos, Gmail Etc. Download

Google Services

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