Motorola is known for releasing soak tests to volunteers with new updates, having them install it, test it, and provide feedback. It’s a good strategy. Keeps power users happy, and doesn’t risk Motorola releasing a completely broken update to the public. Owners of the DROID Bionic are receiving emails that Motorola wants to roll out a new soak test… Read more
The XOOM 2, for those who don’t know, is the better named European version of the US Xyboard. And while the Xyboard has been enjoying its Ice Cream Sandwich treat for a while, the XOOM 2 owners have been left out. Even the XOOM has had ICS for a long time now. Well the day has come, and the Euro XOOM 2 WiFi models are receiving the ICS update. Along… Read more
Sometimes the holidays come a little early, or a little late depending on your point of view as Verizon announces an Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7. The update includes a number of new features including: New Home Screen layout: widget tab has been added Data Usage: monitor data usage levels all in one place Redesigned… Read more
The Pantech Element isn’t the only Pantech receiving an Ice Cream Sandwich update today. The Pantech Burst joins in for dessert with its own update. Unfortunately, it too is not an OTA and requires a Windows PC to install. However, it’s still a good update that should make a lot of Burst owners happy. Here’s a changelog: New User… Read more
If you bought a Pantech Element from AT&T, today will be a good day for you. Your tablet will be updated to Ice Cream Sandwich today! Pantech is rolling out the update today, and it can be downloaded from their website, just click here. You’ll need a Windows PC to flash the update though, it won’t be an OTA sadly. Still, it’s a good update, and I… Read more
Nova launcher may be packed with features as it is, but there are a few features hidden. Just like some Google apps have a Labs section for features that aren’t finished, Nova does too. Except it’s cleverly hidden. Notice how in the launcher settings, your volume buttons don’t adjust volume? Hold volume down for 3 seconds, and there will be a toast… Read more
Motorola might have given ATRIX 4G owners a little bit of hope earlier in the week by addressing future Ice Cream Sandwich plans with a short statement saying “further plans coming soon,” giving some reason to believe Motorola would provide an update. Unfortunately, “soon” came almost right away as Motorola has updated the ATRIX 4G page and made… Read more
Motorola is just not releasing a soak test for the Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Motorola Atrix 2. Yes, when Samsung is already rolling out Jelly Bean to the S III, this phone is only in the process of testing the Ice Cream Sandwich update. Ridiculously late, Motorola, but better than never. This is the message select users are getting: Thanks… Read more
Motorola’s not wasting any time in getting in front of the Android software update promises they’ve made with a brand new update to their device software upgrade page. Unfortunately, for owners of the Atrix 4G and Atrix 2, the end of the road may nigh as the newest update only says “Further plans coming soon,” which sounds anything but promising…. Read more
The Samsung Captivate Glide on AT&T was a pretty cool phone when it came out. Nice keyboard, speedy, and TouchWiz 4 over Gingerbread was bordering the high end for the time. Now, owners of the Glide can get an update to Ice Cream Sandwich, which I’m sure is appreciated. The update will not be OTA, but will be available in Samsung’s desktop software… Read more
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