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[THEV1LL4N]

Sandeep, ICS source code isn't available yet and it won't be until the GNex comes out. The SDK is out and all the alpha ICS ROMS that are available right now are hacked together using the SDK, which is NOTHING like a proper full ROM based on the source. A real ROM from source is like a human being, a hacked together SDK ROM is more like Frankenstein's Monster.

The OG Droid will undoubtedly see an ICS ROM. I guess it remains to be seen how well it works. There's actually even Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread ROMS for the G1 still that are supposed to run fairly well, so no reason why Droid won't get at least a stripped down ICS.

As for ICS updates, we're looking at Q1-Q2, but only for high-end devices released during 2011 and possibly Q4 2010. Google already said no ICS for the Nexus One, so if your hardware is similar to the N1 or lower you're probably SOL as far as getting an official update.

ah, my bad. the SDK is what i meant. i remember them saying it in the conference.

 

[THEV1LL4N]

im happy to see this happening:

http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/31/ubuntu-coming-to-tablets-phones-cars-and-smart-tvs-by-2014/

It should rival future Microsoft Windows 8 and 9 tablets, and if there are any that will feature the full Mac OSX or improved versions of iOS and Android.

 

[masta247]

Lg's first ICS phone? Judging by the design it'll be Korea-exclusive.



 

[Casey]

 

[Casey]

New G+ app just hit the market.

 

[dilla]

Has nothing to do with Android, but the new Google Reader layout (not the mobile app) is pretty nice. Looks just like G+.

 

[THEV1LL4N]

Has nothing to do with Android, but the new Google Reader layout (not the mobile app) is pretty nice. Looks just like G+.

it's nice; and should solve the problem that the closure of buzz would've caused.

 

[Flipmo]

G+ ... I want my widget back.

 

[Casey]

Did they get rid of the widget in the new update? strange. i didn't use it tho.

 

[Flipmo]

Yes, they got rid of the widget. I liked the widget.

 

[S O F I]

What widget? Like a big one instead of a simple app icon>

 

[masta247]

Strange, Shazam widget disappeared for me with the latest update. I tried reinstalling the app and it's still not there. Anyone using it could confirm if it's still there? I prefer Shazam over Sony Ericsson's Track ID app but it sucks without a widget.

 

[dilla]

I use the pro version. It's still there for me. Need an .apk?

 

[Flipmo]

What widget? Like a big one instead of a simple app icon>

Yes, the big one instead of the small icon.

 

[masta247]

I use the pro version. It's still there for me. Need an .apk?

Thanks, but I found the problem. When I updated Shazam the new version could be moved to the SD Card and my Apps2Sd moved it there, that's why the widget disappeared - because it doesn't work while on SD. I moved it back to my phone and the widget works.

 

[dilla]

I still haven't justified buying a performance microSD card (I forget the class. Class 6? 10?) to use for running apps straight off the card. I seem to be doing fine using it for storage a few big apps, like the Angry Birds series (all three games).

 

[masta247]

Yeah I also have class 4 card I believe, but its transfer rates are usually higher. Anyway I don't feel like I need a faster card, I haven't found an app that would offer unsatisfying performance because of SD card's speed unless you have a really slow one.

 

[ARon]

I stopped caring about apps being on my SD card after I got rid of my g1. That's a problem of the past. Now phones have more than enough memory to handle whatever

 

[S O F I]

Why would I have the Shazam app when I know every song out there?

 

[Pittsey]

Why would I have the Shazam app when I know every song out there?

What's the one I'm playing now then?