Vodafone has told TechRadar that it will push the Ice Cream Sandwich update out to Samsung Galaxy S2 handsets tomorrow, April 13. Reviewed and rated Android 4.0: Ice Cream Sandwich review Vodafone had said that Android 4.0 would be hitting Galaxy S2 handsets today, but the update has now been delayed by Samsung. According to Vodafone, its Galaxy S2 Ice Cream Sandwich update is still waiting approval from Samsung, with the manufacturer taking its time with its internal quality assurance process. Over-the-air update coming next week Vodafone has confirmed that the Ice Cream Sandwich update for Galaxy S2 handsets will be available via the Kies desktop software tomorrow, April 13.
The soon to be mobile camera king Nokia 808 Pureview looks set to land in the UK on May 7. In Depth Hands on: Nokia 808 Pureview review According to the MobileFun website, the 808 Pureview is expected to be released in early May and claims the handset will cost £539.95. Although the site is quick to point out in its blog that these details are subject to change and thus, May 7 and the price tag might not be as ‘confirmed’ as first claimed.
News yesterday that the U.S. Department of Justice was going after Apple and two major publishers over alleged e-book price fixing must have been like Christmas day at Amazon headquarters in Seattle, Washington. In fact, after the DOJ announced its plans, Amazon celebrated by announcing that their e-book prices would soon begin to fall. For example, the price of some major titles could fall to $9.99 or less from $14.99, saving readers a bundle, according to The New York Times .
HTC has been rocked by a pair of reports alleging major design flaws with the new flagship HTC One X and One S Android handsets. The Android 4.0 devices , unveiled at MWC in February have earned rave reviews, but both may be undermined by issues flagged-up by both critics and users. CNET reckons the quad-core HTC One X ’s curved-edged design is causing an unwanted flexible screen issue, which leads to distortion and discolouration of the display when pressed
Nearly two months after ABC’s “Nightline” aired an exclusive report about the Foxconn manufacturing plants in China, Marketplace’s Apple Economy has posted a new report about the rather intriguing factory where Apple’s top-of-the-line products are assembled. Rob Schmitz, Shanghai Bureau Chief of Marketplace, was recently granted access to look around Foxconn’s premises in Shenzhen, and what emerged from his visit was quite a fascinating eye-opener. You can watch an exclusive video below of his inspection of the assembly line responsible for mass-producing iPads as well as of his tour of the Foxconn campus and facilities. You can also read a sobering account of his visit on his Reporter’s Notebook feature.