By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
The Sony Tablet S Android tablet is getting the long awaited OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update. A release from Sony Canada states. "The Sony Tablet S will prompt users to do a system update next time they connect to Wi-Fi. Once users click OK to download, they will be ready to go on Android 4.0 in minutes."
The Sony Tablet S is available in both 16GB and 32GB at Sony Store retail locations and online stores in addition to authorized dealers across Canada for about $400 and $500, respectively.
As far as what the update brings to the Tablet S, hit jump for a rundown of snazzy new features.
- Enhanced lock screen
- Direct access to Notifications
- Unlock direct to camera
- New panoramic camera mode
- Enhanced Gallery media viewer
- Direct SD card access + photo editing tools
- Exclusive “Small Apps’ for multi-tasking
- Calculator, Browser, Remote Control
- Move to screen edge for reduced clutter
- New Home Screen actions
- Drag icons together to create folders
- Add names to folder
- Enhanced web browser
- Switch from mobile to desktop web sites
- Save pages for offline viewing
- Access files directly from SD card
- Native screenshot capture
- Press “Power” and “Volume”