Some will already say that it has finally happened to them. Sony just announced that their Tablet S They'll be updated to Android 4.0 at the end of May worldwide. In parallel, they've published a press release announcing the same update for the P Tablets on May 24, but this time only for Japan. The rest of the world, including Spain, will surely receive it shortly after, or perhaps on the same day.
Sony Mobile started the update process to Ice Cream Sandwich of its Tablet S at the end of April, but only in the United States. Now, Sony Mobile has posted a message on Twitter announcing the internationalization of the process. Great news for Sony Tablet S owners: The update to Android 4.0 will be released in all regions at the end of May. Thanks for your patience! It is that many have had a lot of patience. The update only in the US (not even Japan had received it) was causing great anger in the rest of customers.
We've never quite understood why new operating system releases arrive in some countries sooner than others. If it were due to the language issue, which requires the entire system to be translated, it would make sense if it weren't for the fact that none of the many other English-speaking countries in the world, starting with the United Kingdom and ending in Australia, they have received the update released in April.
Shortly after the good news was confirmed, Sony Mobile published a press release (this one in Japanese) where announced that their Tablet P would also receive the latest version of Ice Cream Sandwich from May 24. But this time, the note only talks about those sold in Japan. On this announcement, there are only two possibilities: that the rest of the world has to wait a month, as the owners of the Tablet S have hoped, or that this time they are something more intelligent and release the update for everyone on the same day.
We saw it in CNet.
What's included in Ice Cream Sandwich on Sony Tablet S and Tablet P
The jump to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich provides key features that improve everyday usability and performance. New features in the system include advancements in productivity, resource management y to maximise security and your enjoyment..
- Resizable widgets and creation of folders using drag and drop to better organize your desktop.
- Data usage control with alerts and limits, ideal for mobile connections.
- Face unlock and new switch recent apps with the possibility of closing them to avoid background processes.
- Browser more Speed, with instant switching between mobile and desktop view, and the option to save pages offline.
- Shortcuts in the lock screen to camera and notifications, screenshots native and mode panoramic in the camera.
Exclusive Sony improvements to Android 4.0
In addition to the standard ICS features, Sony adds value with its own utilities and apps that enhance entertainment and multitasking on its tablets, with a special focus on multimedia y productivity.
- small apps: an always visible shuttle with access to Navigator, Remote control (Tablet S only) and Calculator without leaving the current app.
- Application Album with synchronization with Facebook and online albums, and Walkman with social functions and integration with Gracenote for covers and music data.
- Direct access to SD cards conventionally sized on a Tablet S, perfect for importing photos and videos from cameras; integration with PlayMemories to save and share in the cloud.
- Device PlayStation Certified with access to titles of PlayStation Store optimized for tablets.
How and when the update will arrive
The deployment will be progressive by regions and batches of devices. The models free They usually receive the OTA before those linked to operators. The notification will appear when connecting to WiFi and can be installed directly from the tablet or via computer with PC CompanionIf the warning doesn't appear immediately, that's normal: the launch is done in waves to ensure stability.
Recommendations before updating
- makes a Backup of your data and check that you have enough free space.
- Charge the battery above the 50% and keep the tablet connected to power during the process.
- Use a stable WiFi network to avoid download interruptions.
- After updating, reboot and check settings. apps and notifications to take advantage of the new options.
With these improvements, the experience on the Sony Tablet S and Tablet P takes a noticeable leap forward: smoother interface, tools of multitask useful features and a multimedia ecosystem strengthened by Sony apps. If you've already received the notification, let us know how ICS is working on your device.
