Nokia starts rolling out Portico update for Lumia 920 and 820

Nokia has started rolling out “Portico” update for international versions of Lumia 920 and 820. The US versions have already got this update. There are no major changes or a definite change-log. This update (version 8.0.10211.204) however brings the much needed “Always On” feature preventing the WiFi from disconnecting after screen time-out. This was earlier possible only using an app.

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Samsung will update Galaxy S Advance and Ace 2 to JellyBean

While Galaxy Advance and Ace 2 users had lost all hopes of getting official Ice Cream Sandwich update for their devices, Samsung announce that both these devices will be upgraded to Jellybean. Official Samsung Bulgaria page in reply to the query said that both these devices will not be getting Android 4.0 ICS update. They will directly be updated to the latest Androd version 4.1 Jellybean.  

Sony starts rolling out ICS update for Xperia Mini Pro

As promised Sony has started rolling Ice Cream Sandwich update for Xperia Mini Pro. It is a great move by Sony to upgrade their popular low cost Android handsets like the Mini and Mini Pro. The update however is not OTA and you’ll need a PC or Mac to update your device.

 What are you waiting for? Go and check…

HTC starts rolling out ICS update for Sensation XE

Surprise! Surprise! Surprise! While everyone was waiting to see official ICS rollout on Galaxy S2 on 15th of this month, HTC stunned everyone by releasing ICS for its 2011 flagship Sensation XE. Yeah, not Samsung or Motorola but HTC is the first OEM to provide ICS update. I’ve omitted ICS update for Nexus S because despite being produced by Samsung, it is more of a Google product.

Nokia starts rolling out update 12070 for Lumia 800, fixes battery issues and adds new camera features

Nokia has started rolling out a new update for Lumia 800. The update 12070 brings about battery improvements ( it triples the battery life according to the source link) and adds some new camera features. There were a lot of reports from users about Lumia 800 not utilizing the full battery capacity. The previous update left…

Just In: Nokia rolls out OS update 7.10.8107 for Lumia 800

Nokia has started rolling out the much awaited update (7.10.8107 ) for Lumia 800. It is more of a bugfix and is supposed to fix battery issues. The update is available via Zune software. Official changelog includes

On-screen keyboard. Fixes an issue to prevent the keyboard from disappearing during typing. Email. Fixes a Google mail syncing issue. Location. Fixes a location access issue. With…

[Update: In Feb Only] Belle coming to rock your devices next week… Or maybe February

Symbian Nokia Belle will come to all Symbian Anna devices by the end of January. This is not some hear-say rumor but is an official word from Nokia . Nokia replied to a user that Nokia Belle will come to Nokia 500 next week.

However a couple of days ago Nokia had replied that Belle will come out in February.

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Lumia 800 to recieve fix for battery bug in early 2012, you can claim a replacement phone now

 

Nokia has cleared the confusion on the battery bug issue affecting some Lumia 800 handsets. Nokia made an official statement at Nokia Supports Discussions Forum that:

The battery bug is a software issue that can be sorted out with an update This issue does not affect Lumia 710 The fix would roll in early 2012 If you don’t want to wait, you can get…

HTC announces list of smartphones eligible for ICS update, Desire missing

HTC just announced the list of devices that will be updated to Android 4.0 aka Ice Cream Sandwich. It includes most of the latest high end devices launched by HTC recently

HTC Vivid HTC Sensation HTC Sensation XL HTC Sensation XE, HTC Rezound, HTC EVO 3D HTC EVO Design 4G HTC Amaze 4G

Some of the popular HTC devices like Desire, Desire S, Desire HD and Incredible S…

Sony Ericsson will be pushing ICS to Xperia smartphones launched in 2011

Good news for Sony Ericsson Xperia owners! Sony Ericsson Netherlands have announced that all Xperia samrtphones launched in 2011 will be updated to the latest Android 4.0 aka Ice Cream Sandwich. The 2011 Xperia portfolio includes Xperia Play, Xperia Neo and Neo V, Xperia Mini Pro, Xperia Ray, Xperia Pro Active, Xperia Arc and Arc S.In reply to a question…

ICS coming to RAZR and Galaxy S2 early 2012, HTC still not sure

Google has finally unveiled the Android 4.0 aka Ice Cream Sandwich. The launch took place earlier today along with the announcement of Galaxy Nexus. History will repeat itself and the new Nexus will be the first device to run on Ice Cream Sandwich. After the event Gabe Cohen of Google made a small announcement that

Google is currently in the process…