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    News - Android 4.0 looks set for late October release

    A tablet manufacturer seems to have let the Ice Cream Sandwich out of the bag.
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    Re: News - Android 4.0 looks set for late October release

    The lead device for ICS is generally thought to be called the Nexus Prime, and will once more be made by Samsung, which seems a bit harsh on those OEMs yet to get any Google special treatment, such as LG and Sony Ericsson.
    rofl ... at the thought that SE would get a device that, by definition, has to be kept software current. I'm sure my fellow Xperia owners will be similarly amused ...

    I've got two hopes for ICS:
    1. That's it's a LOT better than Honeycomb - especially the bundled browser, which appears to be widely regarded as a nasty POS. According to the postings on Android Forums there doesn't seem to be anyone who thinks it's fit for purpose;
    2. That it appears on tablets (because they're Honeycomb'd) as soon as possible. In my case, an Asus one.

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    Re: News - Android 4.0 looks set for late October release

    As if having the bragging rights of a Nexus phone is any advantage. They sell really poor compared to other devices.

    A shame really, as I am still using my Nexus One and much prefer it to my Xperia Play.

    I want the Nexus Prime for the NFC capability. Are there any UK banks which support Android?

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    Re: News - Android 4.0 looks set for late October release

    Quote Originally Posted by billybear View Post
    As if having the bragging rights of a Nexus phone is any advantage. They sell really poor compared to other devices.

    A shame really, as I am still using my Nexus One and much prefer it to my Xperia Play.

    I want the Nexus Prime for the NFC capability. Are there any UK banks which support Android?
    Yeah, but look at the sales of the HTC Desire after HTC got the Nexus One...

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    Re: News - Android 4.0 looks set for late October release

    For me, the most interesting thing I discovered after following the links in this story was that ZTE are planning on making a 7", 1024x600 tablet with a Pixel Qi display. Given the price points ZTE normally aim to hit, it could be this year's budget tablet to look out for (that or the etouch 702et )

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    Re: News - Android 4.0 looks set for late October release

    Quote Originally Posted by crossy View Post
    rofl ... at the thought that SE would get a device that, by definition, has to be kept software current. I'm sure my fellow Xperia owners will be similarly amused ...
    To be fair to SE once my X10 finally got 2.3.3 its been great - almost a new phone (and a newer version of Android than a friend's HTC desire). I think SE have begun to realise that updates will help them win the game and I think the attitude with the company has changed. I guess the real answer though will be what updates the ARC/Play get...
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    Re: News - Android 4.0 looks set for late October release

    Whats surprising is that Samsung have been choosen again for the flagship device as the Nexus S is such an unreliable peice of c*@p. The Nexus One was so much better. :-(

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