Jumat, 11 November 2011

Tablet PC Comparison: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich delayed

By Barber Paul


Obviously, lots of folks have been hungering for Ice Cream Sandwich since its announcement "just imagine the smartphone and tablet PC comparison debates to come! Well, for those that have been waiting (us included) for Android's most recent software mobile OS, the wait may drag on for a bit longer. After Google and Samsung jointly delayed the releasing of the 1st smartphone to roll out with ICS, the Universe Nexus, not a peep has been said re the new release date. This will have some people nibbling at their nails, particularly since the 1st tablet to roll out with Ice Cream Sandwich, the Asus Transformer Prime is set for release on November 9.

What is the buzz about?

For people that may have been living under a rock, the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is the newest iteration of Google's mobile operating system. It was created to merge the features of Honeycomb for tablets and Gingerbread for smartphones and present an O. S that would work on both platforms. Among its related and speculated features include virtual buttons, offline e-mail search, facial recognition unlock, and unified social networking contacts, amongst others. Much of the expectation is caused by the new devices that would roll out with the ICS, as well as the old devices that will be able to upgrade to 4.0. With that much rumination in the air, it is not so surprising that folk are dismayed by the delay "it's the statement that may take today's tablet PC comparison for Android tablets to an entirely different level.

Delay and the overworked rumour factory

Last October 8, Google and Samsung released joint statements announcing that: a. They have decided to put off the fresh product statement; b. A new date and location will be announced soon; and c. They delayed their huge product statement because of respect for Stevie Jobs ' recent death. As one would expect, the rumour mill started working overtime as soon as the news broke out. Some indicated that software may have been the likelier culprit in the setback. With the ICS looking to break out and snag a hunk of the mobile market, Google may want to work all the kinks and dinks out first.

Another rumour floating about indicates that Google might be more than only smoothing out bugs, but smoothing out features that may raise patent issues with its competitors. Others venture that Samsung might be having issues on their end. Either way, the Universe Nexus and ICS ' new release date remains up in the air.

At any rate, we will keep you posted on more Android updates and tablet PC comparison news so keep checking back.




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