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Android 4.0 'Ice Cream Sandwich' update plans from HTC:

Android 4.0 ‘Ice Cream Sandwich’ update plans from HTC

After Google confirmed that Nexus S will be getting Android 4.0 update, HTC came forward to announce that it is currently looking at Ice Cream Sandwich release and will detail its upgrade plans in the days to come.

Unlike Nexus S, which is a stock Android device, HTC devices come with Sense, which makes it difficult and takes time to upgrade them to the latest release. We hope that HTC gets its act together and updates at least the device released this year to Android 4.0.

Google has already stated that ICS should theoretically run on Gingerbread device.

HTC Statement:

“We are excited about the latest update for Android,Ice Cream Sandwich, and are currently reviewing its features and functionality to determine our upgradeplans. 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 toupgrade 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.”

Nexus S Ice Cream Sandwich update in pipeline | AndroidOS.in

Nexus S Ice Cream Sandwich update in pipeline

Nexus S Ice Cream Sandwich update in pipeline

Soon after the Ice Cream Sandwich announcement, Google stated that it is working on Nexus S Android 4.0 update right now and it will soon be released. Company also stated that Android 4.0 should theoretically work on any Gingerbread device.

In exact words of Matias Duarte –“Currently in the process for releasingIce Cream Sandwich for Nexus S. Theoretically should work for any 2.3 device.”

There is no word on the exact timing of the update for Nexus S, but it will be released. Company however did not state on the update plans for Nexus One, the first Nexus device from Google.

Seagate launches GoFlex Satellite a new mobile - Storage Devices, Data Storage Devices | ThinkDigit News

Seagate launches GoFlex Satellite a new mobile - Storage Devices, Data Storage Devices:

Seagate has launched the GoFlex Satellite in India, calling it the first battery-powered external hard drive to wirelessly extend the storage capacity of any Wi-Fi enabled mobile device. With 500GB capacity and Wi-Fi access over 802.11 b/ g/n and a rechargeable battery, the GoFlex Satellite enables users to carry a large library of media and data with them on the go, and access it wirelessly on their mobile devices without a computer.

Speaking on the launch, Seagate India's Rajesh Khurana said:

“With the growth of the tablet and iPad markets and the larger volumes of high-quality media now being consumed, there is a clear need for access to content that is not plagued with the challenges of streamed video over the Internet. The unfortunate fact is that these popular new mobile devices are hampered by their limited storage capacity while one of their primary functions is that of media consumption. With the GoFlex Satellite mobile wireless storage, we wished to create an elegant solution that provides real value to the multitude of tablet users out there by delivering a seamless connection to local storage.

No longer will a consumer feel as though it is a compromise to purchase a lower capacity tablet or iPad. With GoFlex Satellite, people will be able to carry their entire media library with them without the need for wires or the web at a fraction of the cost of adding 3G or purchasing or a higher capacity tablet.”

The GoFlex Satellite is capable connecting to up to three devices, and provides a stand-by battery life of up to 25 hours, and up to five hours of continuously streaming video. To help with extending battery life, the free GoFlex Media App provides a progressive download feature, which temporarily loads the video on to the Android device it is being streamed to, allowing the drive to go into stand-by mode. The GoFlex Media App is available for iOS devices and Android devices. Android device owners will also get the ability to access the contents of the GoFlex Satellite via the mobile device's web browser.

GoFlex Satellite will be available from end-October through select retailers and resellers, for a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of INR 11,500 (plus local taxes).Also onboard is the Media Sync software, which makes grabbing media from a computer much easier. Even music and videos purchased through iTunes can be loaded to the GoFlex Satellite drive and will play on all authorized devices. For rapid loading of media content, the wireless mobile storage comes equipped with the superfast USB 3.0 cable to get files from your computer to the GoFlex Satellite drive. The USB 3.0 cable will also continue to work with USB 2.0 ports and is easily removed for portability. In addition to the USB 3.0 cable, the GoFlex Satellite drive comes complete with a car charger and a compact wall charger.

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