The Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update promises to deliver a speed increase, better battery life for your smartphone, expanded notifications, Google Now which delivers information when you want it, Drive mode and much more.

AT&T also advice that before you download the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update, customers should ensure the phone is charged at least 75 percent and connected to Wi-Fi before starting the update process.

[Source: AT&T Blog]

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The Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for the Galaxy Note II is expected to bring new features and functions to the phablet, these new features includes Multi Window which enables the owner of the handset to view two apps on-screen at the same time, enabling the possibility of browsing and taking notes.

Samsung Canada only unveiled that the update will be rolling out starting this Wednesday, however no specific carrier release schedule was noted in the announcement. We will keep you guys update as soon as more information is available to us.

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Initially it was just a speculation but it seems that we now have confirmation that the new smartphone will indeed be called the Motorola X Phone, as a recent job listing by the company for a ‘Sr Director Product Management, X-Phone, however the job listing was later pulled from LinkedIn.

Other rumors speculate that the Motorola X Phone will come with the next major release of the Android mobile operating system which is said to be called the Android Key Lime Pie, which was also confirmed in the job listing. You can have a glimpse at the posted advert below:

Keep checking us on a daily basis, as we will keep you guys updated as more details of the Motorola X Phone surfaces online, and more details of Google’s Android platform next major update.

[Source: Phandroid]

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The leak was made available from the Team BAMF, the leaked update will update the Thunderbolt to Android 4.0.3 and introduce HTC Sense 3.6 as well. If you want to check out the Android 4.0.3 ICS Update for HTC Thunderbolt, you can head over to Team BAMF’s website for the details.

The ROM, which is marked as build number 7.00.605.2 brings Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich as well as HTC Sense 3.6. Since this is a leaked copy of the update/rom, there could still be some issues that are present and there’s also a great chance that this isn’t the final ICS build for the Thunderbolt.

[Via: Droid Matters]

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One of the main highlights of the Android 4.0 update is that it enables Global Roaming, which allows subscribers who add international calling to use their phones in more than 200 countries. The update also brings improved image processing in the Camera app, better connectivity when using Mobile Hotspot, and fewer device resets.

In addition to the improvements, there are some new features such as an enhanced notification drawer, tools to monitor data usage, a new home screen launcher, improved lock screen, and a new form of multitasking. Verizon will start sending out update notifications to DROID 4 users on August 13, 2013 but it might take sometime for every user to receive the notification.

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According to Sony Mobile India’s Facebook page, the update will be available to users during the week of August 19 through 25. It’s unclear whether the information only applies to India or all of the markets where the Xperia P is sold.

As a reminder, the Xperia P Smartphone comes equipped with aluminum unibody, it sports a 4-inch Reality Display with Sony’s Mobile BRAVIA technology. The display also is the first to feature Sony’s new WhiteMagic display that promises to be ultra bright and power efficient. The handset is powered by a dual-core, 1GHz processor with 16GB of internal storage, and features HDMI and DLNA connectivity for sharing media.

[Via: Sony Mobile]

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The HTC Evo 3D Smartphone available from Sprint..

The carrier recently made the announcement, plus they also noted that they will be rolling out the update to users early next month. The Android 4.0 ICS update will be delivered to users OTA (over-the-air). The carrier didn’t give any specific dates but they noted that they would announce the exact dates of arrival in the near future.

The HTC EVO Design 4G Smartphone – - Image Courtesy of Engadget.

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The ADzero boasts a stylish device construction from natural bamboo and it also seem to have a polished coating. No specification has been announced for the eco-friendly smartphone but we know that it is expected to be launched at the end of Q4 2012 or could be changed to Q1 of 2013.

The ADzero will sit on the higher end of the smartphone market, it will run ADAOS on Android 4.0, a light skin that will tie up some of the loose ends of the Android OS, according to the creators.

[Vai: Adzero]

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The new Ascend P1 XL Smartphone comes equipped with a 2600mAh battery which is over 50 percent larger than the regular P1′s battery, thus offering the new device a much improved battery performance. The handset runs the Android 4.0 ICS OS and is said to deliver several days of battery life.

The company also unveiled the Ascend P1 TD- SCDMA at the Mobile Asia Expo which will be available for sale through e-commerce channels in China at the end of June, while the 2600mAh XL smartphones will be available for sale in China in Q3.

Read the press release below:

Huawei Device showcases its portfolio of star products at the Mobile Asia Expo 2012

Launch of the Ascend P1 TD- SCDMA and 2600mAh XL smartphones highlight Huawei’s commitment to expanding its product portfolio

Shanghai, China, 20 June 2012: Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, launched the Ascend P1 TD-SCDMA and the 2600 mAh XL versions at the GSMA Mobile Asia Expo 2012 in Shanghai today. The Ascend P1 TD-SCDMA will be available for sale through e-commerce channels in China at the end of June, while the Ascend P1 XL will be available for sale in China in Q3. At the Expo, Huawei is also showcasing its star products including quad-core smartphone Ascend D quad, the dual-core smartphone Ascend D1, the quad-core HD tablet MediaPad 10 FHD, the compact dual-core smartphone Ascend P1, and Mobile WiFi E5331 and E5151.

“2012 has been an exciting year for Huawei Device as we innovate and transform to achieve a stronger performance in this competitive market,” said Shao Yang, Chief Marketing Officer, Huawei Device. “With the creation of both our star and flagship product series, Huawei Device is working towards establishing a new industry standard that provides outstanding product experiences for consumers. At the same time, Huawei Device is transforming to become a more consumer-facing brand, actively communicating our own value proposition and steadily progressing towards our goal of becoming one of the world’s leading mobile phone brands.”

The Ascend P1 TD-SCDMA and 2600 mAh XL versions, displayed for the first time at the Mobile Asia Expo, are the latest in the Ascend P1 series providing a high-end experience while offering a more personalized choice for consumers. Also on display are other star products from Huawei such as the Ascend D quad, Ascend D1, MediaPad 10 FHD, Ascend P1, Huawei Honor, and the new generation 4.0 thousand yuan smartphone Ascend C8812.

At the Mobile Asia Expo, Huawei Device is also showcasing its data card product series which includes a total of seven products ranging from PA+ standard of 21Mbps downlink speed to LTE Cat4 standard of 150Mbps downlink speed. Highlights of the data card products include the Mobile WiFi E5331, winner of the Red Dot Design Award in Germany, and the new Mobile WiFi E5151 with its Ethernet port supporting Ethernet and 3G dual-WAN connectivity.

Huawei Device’s presence at the Mobile Asia Expo is testament to the company’s ongoing commitment to the global smartphone industry. In 2011 Huawei generated sales revenue of US$6.8 billion, and smartphone shipments of 20 million units. In 2012, Huawei is expected to achieve revenue of US$9 billion, with smartphone shipments of 60 million units.

The Ascend P1 launched in China in April this year and is now available in more than 1,000 high-end retail stores throughout the country. In the coming half year, the Huawei Ascend P1 will be commercially available in Germany, Russia, Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia. The Huawei Ascend D1 will soon be available on e-commerce channels in China, while Ascend D quad is scheduled for commercial availability in China in the second half of 2012.

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The carrier promised that it would be available again soon, and they just gave another update on the status of the update. Starting tomorrow, the update will be available to all users. Owners of the Galaxy S II on AT&T will have to use the Samsung Kies desktop software to install the update because it will not be available OTA (Over-The-Air).

AT&T released the details on their blog earlier today plus their also gave the hint that the Android 4.0 ICS update will also be released shortly for other Android devices available on their network.

[Source: AT&T]

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