Sony sent out an email letting us know that ICS (Ice Cream Sandwich, Android 4.0) is now out for the Tablet S.  If you have one today is a glorious day for you!  The Sony Tablet S will prompt users to do a system update next time they connect to Wi-Fi. Once users click OK to download, they will be ready to go on Android 4.0 in minutes.

Hit the break for a changelog…

Several new features are available for consumers with this new firmware upgrade, including:

• Enhanced lock screen
  • Direct access to Notifications
  • Unlock direct to camera

• New panoramic camera mode

• Enhanced Gallery media viewer
  • Direct SD card access + photo editing tools

• Exclusive “Small Apps’ for multi-tasking
  • Calculator, Browser, Remote Control
  • Move to screen edge for reduced clutter

• New Home Screen actions
  • Drag icons together to create folders
  • Add names to folders

• Enhanced web browser
  • Switch from mobile to desktop web sites
  • Save pages for offline viewing

• Access files directly from SD card

• Native screenshot capture
  • Press “Power” and “Volume”

Andrew Campbell

Andrew is the Asst. Editor in Chief and product reviewer for AndroidNerds. Formerly an editor for NerdBerry he became and Android guy back in 2011 and never looked back. He loves talking tech to people so feel free to contact him at andrew@androidnerds.net or Gtalk at ajcampbell31(at)gmail.com or any other social networking sites.

   

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