Android 4+, Jelly Bean and Ice Cream Sandwich combined, overcome Gingerbread in March

Our monthly update on Android distribution is here and here is the March update.The data published this month by Google is indeed the important transition from the old to the new.

HTC confirmed via Facebook that the Desire S,Thunderbolt and other devices will be updated to ICS in August

HTC via Facebook took time to answer question regarding ICS update for some of its flagship devices.HTC in its comments confirmed that in August the Desire S and Thunderbold will receive Android 4.0 updates.

LG Quick Memo featured in a promo video

While Samsung with its Note phablet has revived the system of notes via pen accepting the challenge of HTC Flyer, other manufacturers have begun to develop systems to manage notes and drawings quickly and intuitively. LG has created QuikMemo, a system can be activated on any screen by holding down the volume keys. A layer on the interface that is comfortable, practical and immediate in order to take notes and edit screens to share for leisure or work.  

Android Distribution - Ice Cream Sandwich Now On 15.9% of Devices, 4.1 Jelly Bean Debuts At 0.8%

As we can see in the image, last in the bottom of the table with almost one percentage point after his arrival on Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S appears Android 4.1 aka Jelly Bean.This is the first time to become part of the latest data on the Android platform version distribution.

Compared to last month's Ice Cream Sandwich has gained more ground now amounting to almost 16 percentage points,considering that the next data will have the full range of Samsung tablets and the passage of the Razr series with Android 4.0.4 who will bring even higher ICS share.

Samsung Galaxy S III - 10 million units sold, word of JK Shin

JK Shin, head of the Samsung Mobile Comunication division during an interview with the Korean press has confirmed the achievement of over 10 million units sold for the current Samsung Galaxy S3 ,this goal has confirmed the Samsung leadership of the high end smartphone market. 

New HTC device with 1080p display and Adreno 320 GPU confirmed by the benchmark

In the last hours of the alleged indiscretions on the new HTC output devices have proliferated at a rapid pace. To complete the picture of the three new devices of which we have heard in recent hours, contributes to a new device, also revealed by the benchmark GLBenchmark. The information can be derived from the benchmark refer to a terminal characterized by a display with 1080p and the SoC Qualcomm system that integrates the new GPU Adreno 320 . The telephone operator that could initiate the distribution of the terminal is Verizon, while the model name is  HTC6435.

HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE now available on Verizon

The line-up of HTC smartphones expands further with the arrival of the Droid Incredible 4G LTE. The device is officially available starting today in the U.S. market and comes with interesting proposals subscription able to break down in an important way the purchase price. As the name suggests, the smartphone is the first of the series Droid Incredible to integrate compatibility with LTE 4G networks (LTE 700 MHz band 13; 1xRTT/EVDO CDMA REV A 800/1900 MHz).The device  shares the same  user interface version of Sense and Beats Audio technology support with recent HTC One family. 

Android 4.0.4 officially available in USA for Motorola Razr and Razr MAXX

After months of leaks, leaked versions and waited in some ways they did not just turn up their noses at all the holders of the last devic top of the line Razr, Verizon Wireless has confirmed the rollout of the Ice Cream 4.0.4 update for Motorola Razr and Razr MAXX . Motorola has opened a new page dedicated to all implemented with the new Ice Cream Sandwich enriched by various video and have glimpsed a few weeks ago with the first leaked rom.

Quad-Core 2GB RAM LG Eclipse coming in US to multiple carriers

LG LS970 Eclipse is the first smartphone in the world to boast a Snapdragon processor S4 Quad Core GPU Adreno 320. A powerful device indeed, on paper the best ever seen up to now considered also 2GB of RAM that will have.In practice, a new hardware reference for the sector but not top range Android that should debut commercially before late autumn.

Lenovo introduces LePad A2107 the first dual-sim tablet in the world

Lenovo is preparing to launch the first tablet in the world with dual sim support. While all manufacturers aim to design increasingly thin or record performance,Lenovo LePad A2107 seeks to stand out thanks to this feature, although the product does not shine in their technical course, many may find the dual-sim a valid reason for purchasing this tablet.

Samsung Galaxy Beam arriving in Europe by the end of June

It seems finally came time for the Samsung Galaxy Beam to reach the European market. After the presentation took place in Barcelona at the end of February, the first Android smartphone with integrated projector will arrive before the end of this month. 

Galaxy Note 2 coming in October with 5.5 inches display and Exynos 5250 processor?

After many speculations about the Galaxy S3, it's time to talk about the Galaxy Notes 2, the device is not announced but Samsung definitely will release the second generation of its very successful first  gen. Galaxy Note in the coming months as now happens every year for high-end products. Although there is no official information, around the internet rumors are spread about technical requirements, specifications and hardware of the next super smartphones of the Korean producer.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Metalic Blue - New color coming?

Well few hours ago appeared video of a particular Galaxy S3 which would have a new color different from white and Pebble Blue that we are accustomed seeing. The chromatic variant is described as Blue Metallic  and would be very similar to nuances and characteristics to the known Pebble Blue, but in fact is darker and tending to graphite and not to blue. 

Huawei Ascend D1 visits FCC with some mighty fine specs

We return after a few months to talk about Huawei Ascend D1 , a smartphone that will cover the mid-range segment when it goes on sale which is currently pending approval by the controlling body independent of the FCC. 

Pantech Vega Racer 2 - 4.8-inch 720p LCD, ceramic coating and LTE

The Korean market will see the arrival of a new high-end smartphones in the coming weeks,  Pantech Vega Racer 2 was unveiled a few hours ago and brings with it some interesting. Behind the run-up to the producers who are having the fastest processor at the expense of the autonomy, Pantech has decided to seek a mix of the two combining a battery of 2020 mAh and the optimal SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 .

Samsung GT-i9300 photo leaks,is this the new Galaxy S III?

If until now we have seen render images implausible speculations interesting concept and the new, hypothetical, S3 Galaxy , now comes the first live pictures of the successor to the Galaxy S2. Although, as always, is not absolute certainty, we can still say that this is a prototype very interesting and it reflects very closely the features of the new top range Samsung.

The reasons?

• Integrated buttons on the screen (some)
• Back button on the right (like all Samsung)
• To render similar aesthetic seen in the past but with physical key (we had always said that we looked like)
• Touch Wiz lighter-level menu customization

These are the main reasons they see in this picture a very realistic prototype of the successor to the Galaxy S2. As always the pictures "stolen" does not do justice to aesthetics, and though we will soon see new photos arrive.

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Confirmed Ice Cream Sandwich for Nexus S within the next week

According to a reliable source very close to the drafting of Engadget, Google has finally confirmed the release of Android Ice Cream Sandwich for Nexus S after the withdrawal during the month of December and distribution came to cover only some markets. The update should arrive within the next few weeks while you do not know yet what the actual version that Google will release the Nexus S given the strong rumors in recent days on the alleged Android 4.0.5.

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PlayStation Store available for Sony Xperia S

Sony has finally enable PlayStation Store support for Sony Xperia S, initially delayed because of the timing too tight to avoid delaying the launch.PlayStation Store is now available for Xperia s including Pocket PS application.Currently within the PlayStation Store you can find about a dozen games, access to the catalog of console games, see videos and trailers, and more after entering your data to network-related or Sony PlayStation Network Account.

Sony plans to expand the list of games in the PlayStation Store in the coming months and to equip all of its devices that come out during the year (including the new Xperia Sun ) with the certification mark and immediate access to the store.

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9.7 inch Lenovo IdeaTab unveiled by FCC certification could come as early in March

Thanks to FCC certification, we learn of a new tablet will be coming from Lenovo , and without even knowing the official name, is already talk of specific raw yet to be confirmed. Signed IdeaTab S2109A (not to be confused with the previous S2) this model should be characterized by a 9.7-inch IPS display, 4:3 aspect ratio, four speakers and a Texas Instruments OMAP chip. 

According to the source system will be used Android Ice Cream Sandwich and debuting in stores could be as early in the month of March, supported by news that the test carried out by the FCC would have been performed on a unit ready for production and not a version prototype, a sign that its marketing could be very close, although it is unclear what will be the destination countries.

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Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich available for HTC Sensation

HTC makes available through the official channels OTA Android 4.0 update to ICS for HTC Sensation / Sensation XE. The first to receive the update the users were Germans and some Nordic countries.

HTC keeps promises, and yesterday released beginning with Germany and some Nordic countries the official update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Sensation HTC and HTC Sensation XE. 

The update includes version 3.6 of the interface HTC Sense , and Sense 4.0 with functions not reduced as assumed by outside sources.

The update will be made available in the coming days for all HTC Sensation devices. For branded ones may need to wait a few more days. The update will be seen only by those who have not installed a custom ROM, and do not have root access on their device.

For those who already have their rootato Sensation, and want to keep these permits, I recommend to visit daily the Development section of the forum dedicated to the smartphone HTC XDA: a day will definitely be released Custom ROM based on the latest official release. 

After the release of official version, the whole community of developers is awaiting the release of HTC's new kernel source present on the Android 4.0 firmware, the need to build, develop and optimize new Custom ROM, particularly of the AOSP as CyanogenMod 9.

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