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Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich may have launched last October, but we’re just now beginning to see a nice chunk of handsets receive the update. One of those handsets is the LG Nitro for AT&T, and you can expect the roll out to start on July 31st.
The LG Nitro is a solid handset and the Ice Cream Sandwich update will only make it better. At the moment, AT&T is selling the Nitro for a mere $49 on a new two-year contract, which is a great price for such a powerful handset.
The AT&T blog highlight some of the new features users can expect in the update.
• New lock screen actions let you conveniently jump directly to a specific application without unlocking the homescreen.
• The redesigned Gallery App & Photo Editor makes it easier to manage, show, and share photos and videos than ever before.
• An updated home screen folder and favorites tray that lets you group your apps and shortcuts logically by simply dragging one onto another.
• Enhanced multitasking capabilities let you instantly navigate from one task to another by leveraging a list in the System Bar that includes thumbnail images of all recently used apps. Just tap the thumbnail to resume using that app.
• Improved text input with an updated keyboard that supports faster text input and more accurate entries with better error correction and word suggestions.
• An app that helps you easily monitor your data usage.
• Face Unlock, a new screen-lock option that intelligently unlocks your device using facial recognition software.
In addition to Android 4.0, the Nitro will also receive the new Optimus 3.0 user interface that makes for a smoother experience across the board with many enhancements found throughout.
The LG Nitro isn’t the only handset that’s getting updates, though. Both the HTC One X and HTC Inspire will soon receive a performance update. The Inspire will get the bump to HTC Sense 3.0, along with AT&T’s Address book application, as well as a task manager.
We’d say it’s better late than never, but let’s hope it doesn’t take almost nine months for these handsets to get the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update.
[Via: AT&T]
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Blake Stimac
Blake was born in Beaumont, Texas, about 100 miles away from Houston. Even as a youngster, technology came to him very naturally, tinkering with anything he could. His passion of technology grew with mobile phones when he dreamed that the capabilities of phones would eventually make one's life much easier. Since then it's been his mission to advocate the push of mobile technology to anyone who will listen.
