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Android 4.0 Open Source Project released for x86 processors

By Sam Koutroulakis
on 30 Nov, 2011

Google's source code for Android 4.0.1 (Ice Cream Sandwich) has now been released for x86 processors, Intel and AMD alike. It seems there are currently some very obvious compatibility bugs that don't play nicely with Intel chipsets. Sound, ethernet, hardware acceleration, and camera capabilities are currently incompatible. However, developers coding for AMD processors will find that sound, hardware acceleration and WiFi work perfectly fine.

Samsung Nexus S Android 4.0 CyanogenMod 9 Alpha hands-on [Video]

By Cory Gunther
on 28 Nov, 2011

I know we've seen plenty of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich SDK ports and ROM's that are basically unusable but today we've quickly gathered up and flashed a fully functional and stable version of 4.0 ICS thanks to the team at CyanogenMod. What we'll be showing you below is the first look at CyanogenMod 9 Ice Cream Sandwich for the Samsung Nexus S -- and it works flawlessly.

LG Optimus series to be first LG devices with Android 4.0

By Shane McGlaun
on 28 Nov, 2011

If you are the owner of an LG smartphone that wants to know when your device will get the upgrade to Android 4.0, LG has a bit of information today. An official Facebook post has fingered the devices that will be getting the Android 4.0 update first. All of the initial smartphones to get Ice Cream Sandwich will be in the Optimus family.

Android Community Weekly: November 27, 2011

By Sam Koutroulakis
on 27 Nov, 2011

Its been another great week of news here at Android Community, so let me sort out some of the high points for you. Most important to many, our sister site SlashGear had taken the time to extensively review both the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Android 4.0 (ice Cream Sandwich). Android 4.0 has been steadily making its way to many devices (unofficially of course) since its source hit the net, and so will CyanogenMod 9 in due time.

LG Optimus Pad 2 image leaks

By Cory Gunther
on 25 Nov, 2011

Last year LG launched the Optimus Pad better known as the T-Mobile LG G-Slate in a neat 8.9" form factor and some 3D effects. While the tablet didn't sell extremely well it was their first venture into the tablet game. Today we are seeing what is believed to be the successor to the Optimus Pad -- possible the Optimus Pad 2.

HTC Ville leaks again, thinnest HTC device yet

By Cory Gunther
on 25 Nov, 2011

A few weeks back we got our first hint and glance at the upcoming HTC Ville but we only received a very generic rendered image and some details including Android 4.0 ICS and a super thin profile. Today we have our first official look at the HTC Ville -- and it looks quite stunning although it still features capacitive buttons.

Chip maker Rockchip claims worlds first Android 4.0 ICS Tablet

By Cory Gunther
on 25 Nov, 2011

We've already seen tons of ROM's and ports slowly making their way to Android phones and tablets running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich now that the source code is available. Today Chinese processor and tablet maker Rockchip claim to have the worlds first Android 4.0 ICS tablet and it will be ready to ship in the first weeks of December.

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) port for HTC Hero may be a reality

By Sam Koutroulakis
on 23 Nov, 2011

One of the first Android phones available in the US may see an upgrade, unofficially of course, to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). The HTC Hero has always had a great community of developers that stick around to make sure the device isn't just up to date, but has the latest and greatest despite its crucial hardware limitations. I personally had the HTC Hero for quite a while thanks to an amazing port of CyanogenMod; HTC Sense just wasn't cutting it with such a slow processor and limited RAM.

Galaxy Nexus available in the US, shipping unlocked now from Expansys

By Cory Gunther
on 23 Nov, 2011

Forget pre-orders and waiting for Verizon to get their ducks in order, you can get the Samsung Galaxy Nexus (GSM) unlocked right now from a US online retailer. Yup, no shipping overseas or any of that fancy stuff. If you have the penny change ($750) you can pick up this Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich flagship device right now from Expansys in the US. Who's getting their credit card out?

Online retailer Handtec stops Galaxy Nexus shipments and confirms volume bug

By Cory Gunther
on 22 Nov, 2011

Following the latest Galaxy Nexus news we still have nothing new from Verizon but we did get an update from the popular online retailer Handtec. In a statement on their official blog the British retailer has announced they've stopped all shipments of the Galaxy Nexus and have confirmed there is some sort of volume bug. We reported on this earlier this week and it appears they are finally doing something about it.