T-mobile G4x to be first quad-core stock android device

Looks like LG is ready to release the first quad-core android device running stock android.  And all signs point to this device landing on T-mobile. And it makes sense to have this device join the rest of the G-series phones. I'm personally looking forward to seeing how this devices runs once we see it 'in hand'. Customers were a bit underwhelmed by the G2x that was plagued with issues at launch.

And in light of there being no signs of the new Galaxy Nexus making an appearance on T-mobile via retail stores, the G4x running android 4.0 might be the next best thing or better.


Unconfirmed Specs

• Quad-core Tegra 3 processor
• Android 4.0
• 4.7-inch 1280×720 display
• 8 megapixel rear camera, 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera
• 16GB of expandable storage
• Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, WiFi 802.11b/g/n
• HSPA+ 21 Mbps support
• 2,000mAh battery
• Under 9mm thin

[via Pocketnow]

Ice cream sandwich update rolling out for WiFi Motorola Xoom

The Ice Cream Sandwich update (4.0.3) for the WiFi  Motorola Xoom is currently rolling out.  The update is the usual OTA process. And things seems to be snappier and a bit more responsive.  Initially I had a bit of problem with my gmail account auto syncing everything to my Xoom, like chrome bookmarks and google plus photos. I had this same issue when when I first signed into Honeycomb.  This isn't a problem in it's self, if you want those things synced. The issue was getting rid of them if you didn't want them there. Took me a while but i was able to fix that.   I haven't had a lot of time to play around with all the apps but I'm seeing reports from most user stating that all apps are working just fine with I.C.S.

ChangeLog via Motorola

• Updated Browser with faster rendering, zoom and pan   Users can also now save pages for offline reading and request desktop versions of websites.
• Swipe to dismiss notifications, tasks, and browser tabs   You can now dismiss individual notifications, apps from the Recent Apps list, and browser tabs with a simple swipe of a finger.
• Redesigned app launcher   In All Apps launcher, you can now simply drag an app to get information about it, immediately uninstall it, or disable a pre-installed app.
• New System Font for Improved Readability   An entirely new typeface (called Roboto) optimized for high resolution screens improves readability and brings a polished feel to the user interface.
• Updated “People” Application   Replaces contacts and integrates seamlessly with Google+ and other social networks.
• Improved text input and spell-checking The keyboard now features improved accuracy to make text input faster. It also now includes an in-line spell checker to make corrections easier.
• Type with your voice Now you can simply touch the microphone on the keyboard and start talking to write emails, SMS, or any other text—more than 20 languages supported. Text appears in real time, so there’s no waiting for server processing.
• Richer and versatile imaging capabilities   For capturing larger scenes, the camera introduces a single motion panorama mode.  Also, you can now take still shots while shooting video just by tapping the screen as video continues to record. You can also launch camera directly from the Lockscreen. When you shoot videos, you can now choose from a number of silly faces and other fun effects which recognize individual facial features so you can give your friends big eyes, squeeze heads, make noses bigger, or change the scenery with background replacement.
• Redesigned Gallery app with photo editor   To help pictures look their best, the Gallery now offers a powerful photo editor so you can crop and rotate pictures, set levels, remove red eyes, add effects, and much more.
• Richer, resizable widgets   You can expand widgets to show more content, or shrink them to save space.

Checkout the new Xoom Boot Animation.




[via Motorola]

Nexus Prime and Ice Cream Sandwich Screenshots and Video hit the web.

Little saddened about the delay of I.C.S. and the new Nexus device? Well screenshots and video have landed on the net since then. As you may or may not know Google and Samsung both dropped out of  the CTIA event scheduled for Tuesday out of respect for the passing of Steve Jobs. A man many of those in connection with both Google and Samsung knew and worked with personally.  And even though there is now some speculation that there may also be a patent dispute behind the delay. It makes sense to hold off a bit on any announcements and presentations.  The event would have most likely involved the typical "our product is better and here's why" type of presentation. Something that is standard but may have not been in the best taste so soon.

All that aside there is still no solid date on when these announcements and launches will be made.  Though sooner than later is an obvious statement. In the mean-time take a look at these images and videos of I.C.S. (Ice Cream Sandwich)  goodness.

MyDroidWorld has the Prime boot animation running on a Droid Bionic.



Here's the prime in action.



[via MyDroidWorld, Android Central]

Screenshots of Ice Cream Sandwich leaked

[image via AndroidPolice]

So a couple of days ago images of the new version of android aka. Ice Cream Sandwich hit the internet. The screen-shots show the OS running on an Nexus S.  Even though we'll have to wait until later this year for a release, a lot of android fans and developers a like have been excited.  Now for the general consumer these leaks may not be much to get amped up about but to me this all says "get read". Even though there is no update on a release date Check out the screen shots below .

• New launcher and app drawer
• Camera will have panorama mode
• Gmail has been overhauled to go with the OS
• Nexus S will receive the ICS update but the new Nexus device "Nexus Prime will get it first. 

[via AndroidPolice, Rootzwiki]