Ice Cream Sandwich for HTC Sensation XL Start the update

Only a few days ago 'we showed the timing of updates toIce Cream Sandwich for HTC devices  and get here on time for an update expected at this time (it was predicted between April and June), namely for the Sensation XL .

 

The update is available via OTA (Over The Air) and is predictably large (almost 200 mb), and in addition to the firmware that comes to version 2.31.401.2 (Android 4.0.3) updates the Sense to version 3.6 . Since the update became available only in the last hour, if you've already received in the comments tell us your impressions about the improvements in the firmware (or hypothetical problems created by the update).

Alcatel OneTouch T20 tablet low price ICS with Specifications

A few days ago we were talking about new processors quad-core economic issue that should Rockchip by the summer and now we speak of a new device that mounts a chip from the same manufacturer that Alcatel has presented at the Milan Design Week this year: the tablet OneTouch T20 .

 

This device Diagonal 7 inches should be placed in band entry level segment of the tablets while offering a full Android experience at a total cost of € 150 . The characteristics of this terminal are small , but suitable for moving the operating system from Google last major release , Ice Cream Sandwich :

• Rockchip RK2918 processor at 1GHz
• 1GB of RAM and 4GB of ROM
• possibility of expansion with MicroSD up to 32GB
• 2900 mAh battery which should provide a range of about 140 hours on standby
• front camera 0.3 MP
• Antenna Wireless 802.11 b, g, n
• mini-USB port
• audio jack
• 7-inch diagonal display, resolution 1024 × 600 and 16:9
• size of 172 x13x 11.7 mm

We leave you with a video hands-on in English (the version in the video riding Android 2.3, but the output should have version 4.0.3 installed) given the price much content?

New HTC J with Price and Specification in Japan

After showing at the Salone International del Mobile in Milan, the smartphone with the clock , KDDI in Japan is launching a new HTC. This is the model ISW13HT , called HTC J .

It will be available only in Japan (yet?) through subscription with an operator KDDI . And the price will be soon. The HTC J has nothing to envy to the top of the range-One series, although it will not have LTE as the future AT & T HTC X One LTE , but will support WiMAX . Here are all of the officers:

• OS: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
• CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8660A dual-core 1.5GHz
• GPU: Adreno 225
• RAM: 1GB
• ROM: 16GB
• Dimensions: 132 × 66 × 10mm
• Weight: 142g
• Resolution: 4.3-inch QHD, QHD 960 × 540 :
• UI: HTC Sense 4.0
• Camera: 8mp with LED flash , front camera 1.3mp
• Communications package: WiMAX, EV-DO Rev.A
• Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0
• Sensors: GPS, digital compass, proximity sensor, light sensor
• External outputs: microSD (32GB), microUSB, 3.5mm audio jack
• Battery: Li-Ion 1810mAh
• Other: Audio Beats in-ear headphones , Dropbox support

Android 4.0 ICS: how to disable the search bar?

October 19, Google unveiled a new version of the operating system Android . Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich brings in a lot of smart phones, both technical and design solutions. Pleased overall design of the new launcher, beautiful and comfortable and the effects of new, colorful and stylish icons. But some users do not came to taste element, which is now available on all desktops - search string on Google .

If the earlier search string from Google was just a widget in Android 4.0 ICS is an element of the interface and just remove it from the screen will not work. Some users dissatisfied with this and looking for different ways to correct this misunderstanding. As it turned out, turn off the Google search bar more than just that. To do this, enter the smartphone setup (Settings), select "Applications» (Apps), etc. - "Everything» (All). In the list, a must have item "Search» (Google Search), to select it and click "Stop» (Disable). After that, the main screen will disappear eyes search string, however, while fully shut down and pass-through integration with the search for Google. By the way, turning off utilities from Google - another new feature Android 4.0 ICS.

Of course, this method of disabling the search string can not be considered correct. In the future, the creators of third-party firmware will probably remove this item using the box.