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International version of the Sony Xperia Ion already got its serving of Ice Cream Sandwich and now those of you who got the smartphone from AT&T are getting the same treatment. Guess the U.S. carrier wanted to test out the new software or something – we need to justify the delay somehow.
Anyway, this isn’t an over-the-air affair and you’ll rather need to use Sony’s PC companion software to bring the new version of Android to your Ion. Here’s what the new firmware brings:
This Android 4.0 update will provide faster Mobile Hotspot and Wi-Fi speeds. Exchange Active Sync also received several upgrades thanks to Android 4.0. Several calendar and e-mail status indication enhancements were made to help you stay organized, while passcode security enhancements for unlocking Exchange Active Sync will give you more peace of mind. Up-to-date and improved visuals have been added to the street view in Maps, and when watching a YouTube clip you will also notice improved performance when rotating between portrait and landscape views.
Yeah, you do want to update – proceed to this page at Sony Mobile’s website to grab the software if you still don’t have it installed on your PC or Mac.
About The Author
Dusan Belic
Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
