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Nov
15
2011

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich source code released

| November 15, 2011 07:36 UTC | 0 comments | source

Google jumped the gun a bit faster than expected when they today released the source code of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Earlier rumors suggested that we’ll see the source code released on November 17th. The source code can be obtained from the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) repository.

The released of the source code luckily means that work on the next version of 3rd party Android modifications can begin. I think it is safe to say that work on CyanogenMod 9 has now also began. Smart phone manufacturers can now also start porting their software and prepare to release updates to bring Android 4.0 on board their devices.

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| November 15, 2011 07:36 UTC | no responses | source
Nov
12
2011

Android 4.0 Face Unlock feature works with an image of the owner

| November 12, 2011 13:36 UTC | 0 comments | source

Ever since Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich was announced, people have been worried that the cool Face Unlock feature will not be fool-proof. Now, as proven in the video above, the Face Unlock feature can be tricked with a simple photo of the owner. For comparison, face unlock features on Symbian use eye lid movement or need a specific facial expression to unlock the phone. Let’s hope something like this will make its way to Android 4.0, too.

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| November 12, 2011 13:36 UTC | no responses | source
Nov
12
2011

HTC Rezound video ad

| November 12, 2011 10:27 UTC | 0 comments | source

Here is a new video ad featuring the HTC Rezound. The HTC Rezound is the first smart phone to be launched with a 720p display.

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| November 12, 2011 10:27 UTC | no responses | source
Nov
11
2011

Adobe Flash Player 11.1 released for Android – The end of mobile flash

| November 11, 2011 14:29 UTC | 0 comments | source

Something that slipped through my fingers earlier this week, was the death of Adobe’s Flash Player for mobile. At that same time the company also announced that they will ship one final version of Flash Player for Android.

This day is today, with Adobe releasing Flash Player 11.1. As usual, this update is all about security. It actually plugs 12 critical security flaws in the software.

Fire up Android Market to get your final bits of Adobe Flash Player for Android!

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| November 11, 2011 14:29 UTC | no responses | source
Nov
07
2011

HTC names eight phones that will get Ice Cream Sandwich in early 2012

| November 7, 2011 14:46 UTC | 0 comments | source

HTC used their Facebook page to let the world know of their Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update plans. The first eight phones will be updated in early 2012.

First HTC devices to receive Ice Cream Sandwich:

  • HTC Vivid
  • HTC Sensation
  • HTC Sensation XL
  • HTC Sensation XE
  • HTC Rezound
  • HTC EVO 3D
  • HTC EVO Design 4G
  • HTC Amaze 4G

Here is the full post from their Facebook page:

HTC knows how excited our fans are to get their hands on Google’s latest version of Android, Ice Cream Sandwich, so we’re thrilled today to announce the first wave of HTC phones that will receive upgrades: We can confirm the brand new HTC Vivid, on sale beginning today, is upgradeable to Ice Cream Sandwich. In addition, Ice Cream Sandwich is coming in early 2012 to a variety of devices including the HTC Sensation, HTC Sensation XL and HTC Sensation XE, as well as the HTC Rezound, HTC EVO 3D, HTC EVO Design 4G and HTC Amaze 4G through close integration with our carrier partners. We’re continuing to assess our product portfolio, so stay tuned for more updates on device upgrades, timing and other details about HTC and Ice Cream Sandwich.

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| November 7, 2011 14:46 UTC | no responses | source
Nov
06
2011

Sony (Ericsson) Nozomi (LT26i) leaked

| November 6, 2011 05:07 UTC | 0 comments | source

Sony Ericsson Nozomi

Pictures of the Sony Ericsson LT26i, codenamed Nozomi, have leaked. So far the rumors give Nozomi the following specs:
  • 1.5 Dual Core CPU
  • 4.3-inch 1280×720 screen (320 DPI)
  • 1 GB RAM
  • Shoot full-res stills and 1080p video simultaneously
  • Front facing camera
  • Running Gingerbread 2.3.5

The Nozomi will probably be released with Android 2.3.5, and updated to Android 4.0 ICS shortly after the release.

We’re expecting to see the Nozomi announced at MWC 2012, and released in March thereafter. We don’t know if this device will be branded Sony, or Sony Ericsson. This device is still developed by Sony Ericsson, and not by Sony. The first Sony developed devices will see the light of day in late 2012.

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| November 6, 2011 05:07 UTC | no responses | source
Oct
30
2011

HTC Desire S receiving Android 2.3.5 firmware OTA

| October 30, 2011 08:13 UTC | 0 comments | source

HTC Desire S greySeveral UK owners have reported that they’ve seen their HTC Desire S updated to Android 2.3.5. The update can be downloaded as an over-the-air update. HTC has packed their newest HTC Sense 3.0 user interface in the updated bits, so you’ll see something that resembles that what you see on a HTC Sensation.

As usual, great work HTC on bringing updates fast!

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| October 30, 2011 08:13 UTC | no responses | source
Oct
29
2011

Rumor: ICS coming to many Samsung smartphones

| October 29, 2011 01:48 UTC | 0 comments |

Samsung Italy has apparently said in an interview to Italian HDBlog that the company is working on bringing Android 4.0 ICS to many current and future smartphones.
The spokesperson mentioned at least the following devices: Galaxy S II, Galaxy Note, Galaxy Tab 10.1, Galaxy Tab 8.9, Galaxy Tab 7.7, and Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus.

This is great news to hear! Let’s hope that they test the update before they start the delivery. We’ve seen too many update fiascos in the past.

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| October 29, 2011 01:48 UTC | no responses
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