Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich: When is it coming to my phone?

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Google has announced the launch of the latest version of Android: Google Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, in Hong Kong on Wednesday - and with it the shiny new Samsung Galaxy Nexus.

That’s all very well and good, but when is it coming to your Android smartphone? Will the smartphone in your hands be getting an upgrade to enjoy some of the new features like Face Unlock and the new Roboto font?

Samsung?on Ice Cream Sandwich

Samsung has yet to issue an official statement as to which of the company’s phones will be getting the new Ice Cream Sandwich update, however it has confirmed to Engadget at the event in China that ICS (as it is being referred to) will be landing on the Samsung Nexus S.

Google has always said that the Nexus range of smartphones will be among the first to get any new updates and according to those at the event it is going to be no different this time around. When that update will come, however, is a different kettle of fish.

HTC on Ice Cream Sandwich

The official line from HTC to Pocket-lint is:

"We are excited about the latest update for Android, Ice Cream Sandwich, and are currently reviewing its features and functionality to determine our upgrade plans. Our goal for Android updates is to give every customer an improved user experience, which means balancing each phone's unique hardware, HTC Sense experience and the Android kernel. While our goal is to upgrade as many of our recent devices as possible, we are committed to maintaining every phone's performance and usability first. Please stay tuned for more updates on specific device upgrade plans."

Sony Ericsson on Ice Cream Sandwich

The official line from Sony Ericsson to Pocket-lint is:

"Sony Ericsson is currently rolling out the upgrade to Gingerbread 2.3.4 across its entire 2011 Xperia smartphone portfolio. This software upgrade will be available through a phased roll out in select markets. Beyond Gingerbread 2.3.4, we plan to upgrade our 2011 Xperia smartphone portfolio to the next Android platform made available to us. Official Sony Ericsson communication regarding software upgrades will be published on http://blogs.sonyericsson.com."

Asus on Ice Cream Sandwich

"Asus Eee Pad Transformer will be getting update to ICS - but we can’t provide a schedule at this stage," Asus told Pocket-lint making it the first Ice Cream Sandwich tablet.

LG on Ice Cream Sandwich

The official statement to Pocket-lint from LG is:

"LG is committed to offering the best smartphone experience on our Android?Optimus phones. We are currently reviewing the latest Android OS release?and will be making a decision with our carrier partners on a rollout?schedule. Specific phone models and timing of updates will be posted on?relevant local websites or at www.lg.com."

Motorola on Ice Cream Sandwich

Having introduced the new Android superphone to assembled European journalists, Alain Mutricy, senior vice president portfolio and product management, candidly referred to Google's Hong Kong announcement in which Ice Cream Sandwich?was launched.?

Mutricy highlighted that although the Motorola RAZR had been designed for, and will be launching on, Android 2.3 Gingerbread, it has a plan in place to update the phone to Ice Cream Sandwich at the "start of 2012".

Viewsonic on Ice Cream Sandwich

The official line from from Derek Wright, ViewSonic European Marketing Manager to Pocket-lint is:

"Within Viewsonic we are committed to delivering a great out of box experience with our tablet & phone products. The V350, 7e, 10e are our latest products to be announced as value propositions, all featuring Viewscene 3D the visual aspect of Android does not alter so much for the different versions of Android. We are currently evaluating ICS features that overlap with Viewscene 3D and how we best continue to deliver this to consumers as soon as we can without compromising the experience to consumers,"

ZTE, Acer, Dell, Huawei, and the rest?on Ice Cream Sandwich

So far none of the companies have confirmed whether or not they will be bring Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) to their smartphones currently available on the market.

Tags: Phones Tablets Google Ice Cream Sandwich Motorola LG Samsung HTC Sony Ericsson ZTE Huawei Inq Dell Acer Viewsonic Features

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich: When is it coming to my phone? originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:41:00 +0100

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