ICS announcement for Europe - Release End of May

[tweety2b]

Sony Tablet keeps evolving with Android 4.0.3

Latest update teams operating system enhancements with unique new features and apps from Sony

• Streamlined user interface, with drag & drop folder creation, improved multi-tasking and browser
• Updated features by Sony, including direct access to full-sized SD card, always-on ‘Small Apps’ and enhanced photo viewing options

Sony Tablet™ is evolving to give you an even speedier, more satisfying multimedia experience.

Available in Europe by the end of May as a free update for all Sony Tablet users, latest Android Version 4.0.3 (also known as Ice Cream Sandwich) brings many new features and operating system enhancements to Sony Tablet S and Tablet P models. Alongside a major user interface overhaul, the update includes a number of new Sony-unique apps and functionality.

Android 4.0.3 brings an even more intuitive, consistent feel to the Sony Tablet experience. Now it’s easy to create folders on your Workspace with simple drag and drop gestures. Recently-used apps can be dismissed with a swipe, avoiding multiple apps running unnecessarily in the background. A more responsive browser lets you toggle instantly between desktop- and mobile-optimised web sites. Pages can also be saved for offline reading at leisure when you’re away from a wireless connection.

Unique apps and enhanced features from Sony

On top of all the enhancements provided by Android 4.0.3, unique additions by Sony further personalise your multimedia user experience.

Sony Tablet S users can now directly access and view content stored on removable full-sized SD card. This makes Sony Tablet an even more attractive choice for viewing photos and video clips shot on a digital camera or camcorder. Just slip your camera’s SD card into Sony Tablet and enjoy on the detail-packed touchscreen – or store and share online with PlayMemories, the cloud-based service from Sony (NB: PlayMemories Online is available in the UK, France and Germany).

Frequently used functions are kept in easy reach with a new Sony-unique ‘Small Apps’ update.  An ‘always-on-top’ launcher icon gives instant access to Browser, Remote Control (Tablet S only) and Calculator apps while you’re using other tablet functions. It’s a convenient way to check a web site quickly, change TV channels or tot up the week’s shopping bill while you’re in the middle of doing something else.

Android 4.0.3 offers dramatically increased camera and photo solutions. Alongside the new operating system’s enriched editing features, Sony has added a wider choice of Slideshow Templates to maximize your photo viewing enjoyment.

Get entertained with music, movies, eBooks and games

Beautifully styled and easy to carry, Sony Tablet connects you with an exciting world of immersive online entertainment and easy content sharing.

Effortlessly browse the web, get apps or download eBooks to enjoy on the big, beautiful, responsive touchscreen. Part of Sony Entertainment Network, Music Unlimited brings you millions of great music tracks, while Video Unlimited lets you rent or buy thousands of movies and TV shows.

Sony Tablet is also a PlayStation™ Certified tablet device, giving you access to a thrilling choice of titles at PlayStation®Store.

As an extra treat to loyal customers, Sony Tablet owners can download their own free copy of adrenalin-packed game Super Stardust™. Available now at PlayStation®Store, the all-action shoot ‘em up is specially adapted for nail-biting gameplay on Sony Tablet as you defend five vulnerable planets from incoming danger.

  All Sony Tablet owners will be automatically notified and offered the option to upgrade their operating system to Android Version 4.0.3.

Kindest regards,

Nico

European Forum and Communities Manager

[emtette70]

[OpOpOpla]

good news dogman

enjoy... perhaps I need to get out more but im loving ics.. my tablet is now super speedy

[emtette70]

Sorted. The issue was that my tablet was in the cradle whilst downloading the ice cream sandwich update. As soon as I got on the phone to Sony tech support I had to remove the tablet from the cradle to punch in my serial number for the automated case number activation.

I hadn't realised that I left the download going in the background for the umpteenth time and while I was speaking to the tech support agent the tablet informed me that it was ready to proceed now that it it had in fact downloaded ICS!

Obviously I informed the tech support agent that I had got further than all the other previous attempts and he congratulated me on providing them with an answer to this issue that obviously may re-occure with other users in the future.

I must say I was very pleasantly surprised with the friendly and helpful attitude of tech support UK and I was happy to say so on the survey at the end of the phone call.

They did however ask if there was one thing that Sony could have done better and I left a message to say that the UK customers were left in the dark as to why they were a month behind the USA customers, for what it's worth.

[smellyonion]

seems ok, not to sure on the lack of order on the app screen and the small app remote app is not customisable. would prefer numbers rather than p-/+.

[breedBenR]

move some big apps from internal to 'usb storage' (the build in extra storage)

you need space free in the internal memory to do this upgrade

[dogman3347]

:smileyhappy::smileylaugh::smileysilly: Just love it, like a different tablet now, speedy !!!!!:smileylove::smileygrin::smileyplus:

[OpOpOpla]

dogman i have to agree.....

love my tablet now, playing music whilst surfing and using calculator to work stuff out....

Excellent toy 😄

:smileyplus::smileyhappy::smileyplus:

[dogman3347]

Hello.

Any news to get Jelly Bean update for Sony Tablet S ?

[Thalamus.]

Hi dogman3347

I don't think the Tablet S will receive the Jelly bean update but a far as I am aware the EU Tablet S may be getting a similar update to the one Sony USA released earlier this year..

Unfortunately I am not able to get an actual release date but hopefully it will be soon..

[PlymouthFlyer]

A post on an American support forum suggested 12th December for release 5 of the Tablet S, the Xperia tablet is supposed to receive Jellybean in early January.Not impressed as at IFA they said before the end of this year.

Suprising andf frustratkng when you see small companies like Archos releasingb JB for evices that have only been out a month!