Google Reveals Android 4.0 ( Ice Cream sandwich)... in short is slick...

=X= · 10-19-2011, 12:51 PM

Google and Samsung have joint released Androids newest OS Android 4.0.

Not only does the update come with tones of great features, the UI has been overhauled to look absolutely stunning.

As part of the "Google Experience" Samsung has partnered with Google to release the Nexus Prime.

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) Features

>>>>>>>>> Nexus Prime Specs

HSPA+ or 4G LTE, depending on region
1.2GHz dualcore processor
4.65 inch 720p HD Super AMOLED display
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
5mp autofocus camera with LED flash, autofocus, no shutter lag and fast shot2shot
1080p HD playback and recording at 30 FPS
Bluetooth 3.0
USB 2.0
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n
NFC chip
Accelerometer, compass, gyro, light and proximity sensors, barometer
1GB of RAM
16GB or 32GB internal storage
135.5 x 67.94 x 8.94 mm, 135 grams
1,750 mAh li-ion battery

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kjk · 10-19-2011, 12:55 PM

Can't wait to try the face recognition unlock.

OtterBooks · 10-19-2011, 12:58 PM

looks like a big improvement.

afa · 10-19-2011, 01:00 PM

Ah. A smartphone. With some features. How exciting.

So what's the over/under on the time it takes for this thread to become a Android vs. iOS slugfest?

RainingLemur · 10-19-2011, 01:03 PM

That all looks pretty cool. I rather like the camera functions, personally.

=X= · 10-19-2011, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kjk

Can't wait to try the face recognition unlock.

That is a very cool feature. One of my favorite features, as little as it is, is the text selection and spell checker. This is something I really missed from my BB days. I'm excited to have it back as it will make writing text much much improved.

Quote:

Originally Posted by afa

Ah. A smartphone. With some features. How exciting.

So what's the over/under on the time it takes for this thread to become a Android vs. iOS slugfest?

Um... You just started it.

kjk · 10-19-2011, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by =X=

One of my favorite features, as little as it is, is the text selection and spell checker.

I saw improved copy/paste as a new feature-what did they change?

afa · 10-19-2011, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by =X=

Um... You just started it.

Oops! Didn't mean to, honest.

In my defense, I did not say anything negative towards either, so it's not a slugfest. (Yet.)

SCION · 10-19-2011, 02:08 PM

Perhaps by this time next year there'll be a tablet with this that interests me. Trying to get at least 9-10 months out of my Sony.

=X= · 10-19-2011, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kjk

I saw improved copy/paste as a new feature-what did they change?

Before cut/copy/paste was awkward at best. It did work but inconsistent across apps. Basic apps it was no problem. But apps that enabled a lot of editing linke email and word processors had to implement their own solution.

The cut/copy/paste API now is unified across all fronts and acts more like MS Word. You just select the text and a menu comes up to cut/copy text. To re-arrange the text just drag and drop it.

Also on spell checker you just select the word and it will drop down a menu of suggested words.

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=X= · 10-19-2011, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by afa

Oops! Didn't mean to, honest.

In my defense, I did not say anything negative towards either, so it's not a slugfest. (Yet.)

LOL just giving you grief.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCION

Perhaps by this time next year there'll be a tablet with this that interests me. Trying to get at least 9-10 months out of my Sony.

I'll be happy if the Note gets this.

BTW I don't think you'll last 10mo. With quad cores, ICS, and HD screens around the corner hm hm temptation will be too great.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RainingLemur

That all looks pretty cool. I rather like the camera functions, personally.

I agree they made a lot of little tweaks when summed up will make the experience excellent.

stonetools · 10-19-2011, 05:15 PM

Looks good. My contract is up in February. I was thinking of going iPhone 4S, but this is definitely going to make me think hard. Decisions,decisions...

SmokeAndMirrors · 10-19-2011, 06:31 PM

I only care if they stick to their word and keep Android open source like it ought to be - none of this Honeycomb "oh, but it won't look good on other devices" nonsense.

Provided that happens, looks like a much-needed facelift. My ole' Incredible runs 2.2 with HTC Sense, and I can't say I have any complaints. For a smartphone, it's quite tough and it does what I want it to well. But when I'm up for an upgrade, it'll be nice to see some slicker Android OS's out there.

covfam · 10-19-2011, 09:04 PM

i wish i could get this since the google branded phones arent infected with nearly the amount of bloatware that most verizon phones are infected with (no other carrier covers rural wisconsin) i tried a motorola bionic for a week from verizon and it had 60 preloaded apps that were unremovable without voiding warranty Verizons massive amount of bloatware is the only thing keeping me from an android phone.

kjk · 10-19-2011, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by covfam

i wish i could get this since the google branded phones arent infected with nearly the amount of bloatware that most verizon phones are infected with (no other carrier covers rural wisconsin) i tried a motorola bionic for a week from verizon and it had 60 preloaded apps that were unremovable without voiding warranty Verizons massive amount of bloatware is the only thing keeping me from an android phone.

Good news! With ICS you can actually uninstall or disable pre-installed apps!

10-19-2011, 12:51 PM	#1
=X= Wizard Posts: 3,671 Karma: 12205348 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Galaxy S, Nook w/CM7	Google Reveals Android 4.0 ( Ice Cream sandwich)... in short is slick... Google and Samsung have joint released Androids newest OS Android 4.0. Not only does the update come with tones of great features, the UI has been overhauled to look absolutely stunning. As part of the "Google Experience" Samsung has partnered with Google to release the Nexus Prime. Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) Features >>>>>>>>> Nexus Prime Specs HSPA+ or 4G LTE, depending on region 1.2GHz dualcore processor 4.65 inch 720p HD Super AMOLED display Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich 5mp autofocus camera with LED flash, autofocus, no shutter lag and fast shot2shot 1080p HD playback and recording at 30 FPS Bluetooth 3.0 USB 2.0 WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n NFC chip Accelerometer, compass, gyro, light and proximity sensors, barometer 1GB of RAM 16GB or 32GB internal storage 135.5 x 67.94 x 8.94 mm, 135 grams 1,750 mAh li-ion battery =X= Last edited by =X=; 10-19-2011 at 01:10 PM.

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10-19-2011, 12:55 PM	#2
kjk . Posts: 3,408 Karma: 5647231 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: never enough	Can't wait to try the face recognition unlock.

10-19-2011, 12:58 PM	#3
OtterBooks Wizard Posts: 1,262 Karma: 2979086 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle 4, iPad Mini/Retina	looks like a big improvement.

10-19-2011, 01:00 PM	#4
afa The Forgotten Posts: 1,136 Karma: 4689999 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dubai Device: Kindle Paperwhite; Nook HD; Sony Xperia Z3 Compact	Ah. A smartphone. With some features. How exciting. So what's the over/under on the time it takes for this thread to become a Android vs. iOS slugfest?

10-19-2011, 01:03 PM	#5
RainingLemur Spork Connoisseur Posts: 2,355 Karma: 16780603 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Nook Color	That all looks pretty cool. I rather like the camera functions, personally.

10-19-2011, 02:08 PM	#9
SCION Séduisant Posts: 4,706 Karma: 2107018 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas, USA Device: Boox Note Air2+; Kobo Libra2; Kindle Scribe, Oasis3; iPad Mini6	Perhaps by this time next year there'll be a tablet with this that interests me. Trying to get at least 9-10 months out of my Sony.

10-19-2011, 05:15 PM	#12
stonetools Wizard Posts: 2,016 Karma: 2838487 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Washington, DC Device: Ipad, IPhone	Looks good. My contract is up in February. I was thinking of going iPhone 4S, but this is definitely going to make me think hard. Decisions,decisions...

10-19-2011, 06:31 PM	#13
SmokeAndMirrors Addict Posts: 280 Karma: 2064388 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: MN, US Device: Kobo Touch, Asus Eee Pad Slider	I only care if they stick to their word and keep Android open source like it ought to be - none of this Honeycomb "oh, but it won't look good on other devices" nonsense. Provided that happens, looks like a much-needed facelift. My ole' Incredible runs 2.2 with HTC Sense, and I can't say I have any complaints. For a smartphone, it's quite tough and it does what I want it to well. But when I'm up for an upgrade, it'll be nice to see some slicker Android OS's out there.

10-19-2011, 09:04 PM	#14
covfam Addict Posts: 304 Karma: 1139862 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Ipod Touch,Ipad3,Kindle fire, Samsung Galaxy tab, Samsung Galaxy S3	i wish i could get this since the google branded phones arent infected with nearly the amount of bloatware that most verizon phones are infected with (no other carrier covers rural wisconsin) i tried a motorola bionic for a week from verizon and it had 60 preloaded apps that were unremovable without voiding warranty Verizons massive amount of bloatware is the only thing keeping me from an android phone.

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