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Samsung releases ICS update source code for Galaxy S II

Samsung releases ICS update source code for Galaxy S II

Posted on Mar 21, 2012 by MG1

Source code is for modders what chum is to sharks, and Samsung is stirring up the waters in the Samsung Galaxy S II community with the source code for the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update. The update has been working its way out to Europe and Asia, and now Samsung has released the source code for it.
It should be noted that this is obviously the code for the base version of the Galaxy S II (model GT-I9100), so there are no guarantees that the code will be able to be turned into custom ROMs for carrier variants of the device, like the AT&T Skyrocket, etc. Still, it could go a long way in helping modders create custom ROMs. It could definitely help out Team Douche in its work on Cyanogen...

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Samsung releases Android 4.0 ICS upgrade for Galaxy S II in South Korea, Europe

Samsung releases Android 4.0 ICS upgrade for Galaxy S II in South Korea, Europe

Posted on Mar 20, 2012 by MG1

Samsung has finally announced its plans to upgrade the Galaxy S II line of smartphones to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. As expected, the announcement was made through the company's official Twitter account. The roll-out of the update will begin in South Korea and Europe before heading to other markets.

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Google Nexus S Ice Cream Sandwich update incoming

Google Nexus S Ice Cream Sandwich update incoming

Posted on Mar 19, 2012 by MG1

It's been reported that the long awaited Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Google Nexus S will be hitting the handset in the next few weeks.
The Nexus S was next in line to receive Ice Cream Sandwich last year, after the launch of the flagship Android 4.0 handset the Samsung Galaxy Nexus.
We reported back in December that Google had pushed back its global roll out of Ice Cream Sandwich for the Nexus S as it wanted to monitor feedback from the few Nexus S users who did receive the update.

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PayPal Here takes on Square through iPhone, Android soon

PayPal Here takes on Square through iPhone, Android soon

Posted on Mar 16, 2012 by MG3

As leaked earlier in the week, PayPal has unveiled its own direct equivalent to Square's reader. PayPal Here's triangular reader lets anyone with an iPhone take card payments and, as expected, PayPal payments. It claims an edge over Square in sheer variety of payment types, supporting options like debit cards, manually entered or scanned card info, and even check scanning in the US.

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Motorola evaluates Android 4.0 updates for Motoluxe and Motorola Pro+

Motorola evaluates Android 4.0 updates for Motoluxe and Motorola Pro+

Posted on Mar 16, 2012 by MG3

A month ago Motorola unveiled its Android 4.0 upgrade plans without mentioning two of its devices – Motoluxe and Motorola Pro+, the second one being a pretty solid choice for BlackBerry converts who can’t live without a physical QWERTY keyboard.

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Verizon updating Motorola DROID X2, but not to Android 4.0

Verizon updating Motorola DROID X2, but not to Android 4.0

Posted on Mar 16, 2012 by MG3

Verizon Wireless has begun distributing an update for the Motorola DROID X2 smartphone. The update fixes a handful of bugs in the device's software and patches a security hole. Unfortunately it does not update the DROID X2 to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, and Motorola has not announced plans to do so in the future. Users should get a notification on their handsets when the update is ready to be downloaded and installed.

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Google Nexus S and Google Nexus S 4G both to get Android 4.0 update in the next few weeks

Google Nexus S and Google Nexus S 4G both to get Android 4.0 update in the next few weeks

Posted on Mar 16, 2012 by MG3

Own a Google Nexus S or a Google Nexus S 4G? If you are sporting either model, we have some good news. A source for Engadget says that the Android 4.0 update is coming to both models in the next few weeks. Of course, that doesn't give us a precise date to work with, but at least you know it is on the way. Pity the poor Motorola DROID RAZR owners who only know for now that while their device will get Ice Cream Sandwich according to the manufacturer, the update is so early in the process that Motorola can't even venture a guess which quarter it will be available.

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HTC Reveals Which Devices Will Unwrap Ice Cream Sandwich

HTC Reveals Which Devices Will Unwrap Ice Cream Sandwich

Posted on Mar 15, 2012 by MG3

Do you own a Droid Incredible 2 by HTC? If so, you can expect a future update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS). The same applies to the HTC Amaze 4G, Desire S, Desire HD, and a dozen other smartphones HTC has confirmed will be upgraded to ICS. Unfortunately, HTC didn't provide specific dates for any of the planned upgrades, so you'll have to settle for warm fuzzies from simply knowing your device is the list.

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HTC Sensation Ice Cream Sandwich update is now live in parts of Europe

HTC Sensation Ice Cream Sandwich update is now live in parts of Europe

Posted on Mar 12, 2012 by MG1

Reports from around the web suggest some HTC Sensation users in Europe have started getting their serving of Ice Cream Sandwich. While we don’t see the pattern HTC is using to rollout the new firmware, it is clear that at first only folks with unlocked devices are getting Android 4.0.3.
The Taiwanese company is strangely quiet (for such a big news), so we keep listening to other people and their reactions. As far as we’ve understood, alongside Ice Cream Sandwich, HTC is also pushing updated version (3.6) of its Sense UI.

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Samsung Galaxy S2 Ice Cream Sandwich update out next week

Samsung Galaxy S2 Ice Cream Sandwich update out next week

Posted on Mar 06, 2012 by MG1

Samsung Galaxy S2 owners will be getting their first taste of Ice Cream Sandwich on March the 15th, according to Samsung Israel. Yup, looks like that Android 4.0 update is coming right on cue.
Samsung may have been the first to get an Android 4.0 phone to market, but that was one of Google’s bleeding-edge Nexus phones. Regular Joe Galaxy owners knew they would have to wait for Sammy to tweak ICS and bolt on its TouchWiz UI ‘improvements’.

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Samsung announces Galaxy Note 10.1 with Android 4.0, dual-core chipset and S Pen

Samsung announces Galaxy Note 10.1 with Android 4.0, dual-core chipset and S Pen

Posted on Feb 29, 2012 by MG1

Samsung on Monday took the wraps off another new addition to its Android tablet lineup, the Galaxy Note 10.1. Like the supersized “phablet” it joins in the Galaxy Note family, the Note 10.1 includes Samsung’s S Pen stylus for drawing, note-taking, highlighting and much more. Sadly, this still isn’t the high-definition slate we’ve been waiting for so it looks like Samsung is shooting to launch its Retina-like tablet later this year. The 10-inch Galaxy Note runs Samsung’s TouchWiz UI atop Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and includes a 1.4GHz dual-core processor along with the same cameras found in the original Galaxy Tab 10.1. In fact, the Note 10.1 essentially seems like a redesigned Galaxy Ta...

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Cerberus hits 100,000 users, is giving away subscriptions

Cerberus hits 100,000 users, is giving away subscriptions

Posted on Feb 28, 2012 by MG1

Cerberus is one of the better security apps available for your Android device, and if you're not already a subscriber then now is your chance. In recognition of 100,000 users, the developers are giving away a free lifetime license (normally $4) to new users. The promotion runs though Feb. 29th, so hurry over to the Android Market and download the app to set up an account. Once you have one you can use this form to apply for the free license, which will be activated March 1. Since the app comes with a 7 day trial you can get up an running right away, no need to wait for your license.

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Acer Liquid Glow to help define budget Android 4.0

Acer Liquid Glow to help define budget Android 4.0

Posted on Feb 27, 2012 by MG3

Acer has followed up the CloudMobile with a second smartphone due at Mobile World Congress. The Liquid Glow will carry Acer's lightly skinned version of Android 4.0, but with a more modest 3.7-inch display. The newer, curvier design will be its own highlight, with colors such as Alpine White and Sakura Pink on the back that will be matched to the display at the front.
A five-megapixel camera with a flash is standard, and NFC is new to Acer's Liquid line. The short-range wireless here is useful for Android Beam device-to-device sharing with other Android 4.0 owners as well as the usual tag reading and mobile payments. Most other details have been left out so far, although Android 4.0 perform....

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HTC One X announced for April release with quad-core Tegra 3, 4.7-inch HD display, and Android 4.0

HTC One X announced for April release with quad-core Tegra 3, 4.7-inch HD display, and Android 4.0

Posted on Feb 27, 2012 by MG3

Shockingly, the rumors were all true. HTC has today confirmed the existence of a 4.7-inch, quad-core superphone, which it is dubbing the One X and using as the hero device of its new One smartphone family. The Tegra 3-powered One X will feature Android 4.0 right out of the box, alongside a streamlined new version of Sense, fittingly called Sense 4.0. Equipped with NFC, 32GB of built-in storage, and a 1280 x 720 Super LCD display, this is what HTC describes as its "all-in device." The camera comes with an f/2.0 lens and an 8-megapixel backside-illuminated sensor.
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LG 'heavily in discussions' with Google to make next Nexus phone

LG 'heavily in discussions' with Google to make next Nexus phone

Posted on Feb 27, 2012 by MG3

Google's Nexus program produces the pinnacle of Android devices every year — they're always the first to get the latest version of the operating system and they follow strict Google guidelines. So far HTC, Motorola, and Samsung have had their turn with the program, and now LG is working to get in the game. Ramchan Woo, the leader of the company's smartphone division told CNET that "We're heavily in discussions" with Google to make the next Nexus phone. However, it's noted that no firm commitments have been made yet.

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