Owners of the Wi-Fi Motorola Xoom were upgraded to Ice Cream Sandwich all the way back in April, and two months later owners of Verizon's version will finally be able to say the same. The carrier has announced that Android 4.0.4 will be coming to the tablet in just a few days — June 4th, to be exact. The update will obviously bring with it a number of new features, including a built-in photo editor, single-swipe notification dismissal, and additional speech-to-text functionality. According to the carrier, the update will run 107.9MB in size, and will be available as an over-the-air update.
Motorola Xoom ICS Update: Verizon Model Getting Android 4.0 On June 4 - mobilenapps.com
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Motorola Xoom tablet is all set to become the first tablet from Verizon to received Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update. The official Android 4.0 ICS update will start rolling out from June 4.
The report comes directly from Verizon. The carrier tweeted (@VZWnews) on Friday that the ICS update for the 4G LTE variant of Motorola Xoom sold by Verizon will be available from June 4.
"A tasty treat for Motorola Xoom users, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade starting Monday, June 4," posted Verizon on its Twitter blog.
The update will include performance improvements to e-mail, messaging and data, along with bringing upgraded functionality like finger-swipe notification clearance and speech-to-text conversion technology. Verizon confirmed that users will be able to customize launch bar and created folder on homescreen to gain a quick access to frequently used apps.
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Android 4.0 ICS for the Xoom tablet will come with built-in photo editor app allowing users to enhance the captured photos. Technically, users will be allowed to add image effects, remove red eye defects, crop or rotate photos and few more options. Stability issues will also be addressed in the Ice Cream Sandwich update. Reportedly, the update is nearly 107MB in size.
Wi-Fi only variant of Motorola Xoom received the Ice Cream Sandwich long ago. The 4G LTE model was also meant to receive the update at that time. However, due to extended connectivity and software issues, the update got delayed for nearly two months. The tablet will be update with Android v4.0.4 MM76K build. As it took additional two months longer than Wi-Fi model for the official ICS update to reach Verizon Motorola Xoom tablet, it is expected that all the bugs will be thrown out.
Verizon also confirmed ICS upgrade for other devices too, which will be delivered in upcoming few months to various android devices including Motorola DROID Bionic, Motorola DROID Razr, HTC Thunderbolt, HTC Rhyme, HTC Rezound), LG Spectrum, LG Lucid and Samsung Galaxy tablets.
Phone mast bid is rejected again - thurrockgazette.co.uk
Phone mast bid is rejected again
3:10pm Saturday 2nd June 2012 in News
A PHONE company’s bid to erect a mast near houses in Chafford Hundred has been refused.
O2 wanted to install at 12.5m mast and cabinet in Flemming Road.
The application is the fifth made by O2 in the town which has been rejected by the council.
Tory ward councillor Tunde Ojetola said he hopes the company gets the message now.
He said: “This is a victory for the residents and councillors who have successfully campaigned that O2 should not locate masts next to residential properties and schools.
“This is the fifth attempt by O2 to install a mast next to residential properties, and this is their fifth refusal. We hope they get the message this time.”
Thurrock Council is not allowed to object to the development of a phone mast, but it can refuse the design and siting of the mast.
A spokesman said: “In this case the proposed mast would be dominant and incongruous in the street scene.
“In addition, its siting close to houses in Swiftsure Road, and other homes, would constitute a dominant and overbearing feature, to the detriment of the outlook of the occupiers.”
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Umniah's high speed mobile internet network covering entire Jordan close to completion - AME Info
During an exclusive interview with "Al Ghad" daily newspaper, Jaghoub added that the Company intends to launch its 3G network - which was integrated in collaboration with two of the largest global Telecom Manufacturers that provide advanced communication equipment and solutions: "Huawei" and "ZTE" - with full coverage of the Kingdom's governorates from the moment the network is deployed. The network will provide enhanced speeds, compared with those of 2Gandearlier versions of 3G technologies.He also explained that the Company chose this timing for the launch because the local communications market is currently at its peak maturity, with increased demand for high speed Broadband Internet services, and an increase in computers and smart phone penetration rates in the Kingdom.
Engineer Al Jaghoub added that since acquiring the 3G license in January of this year, Umniah's engineering team has completed over three quarters of the work required for the construction of the network, including the upgrade of base-stations and cell towers, the modernization of all switching units, and the upgrade of microwave connections with newer ones that supports higher capacities of mobile voice and data communication services.
Coinciding with the deployment of the new 3G network that will double the number of cellular stations on which "Umniah" relies today, and which are in excess of 1500 stations, Al Jaghoub went on to add that the Company is also in the process of completing the Eighth phase of its 2G Network expansion work. He affirmed that there is no conflict between offering 3G services and the fixed wireless WiMAX services, as each service is designed and customized to serve its designated subscribers segment and meets their specific needs. 3G technology fulfills the mobile subscribers' data communication needs, while WiMAX fulfills the needs of home and small office users and users with limited mobility within a specific geographic location.
Al Jaghoub added, "Umniah today owns over 1,500 2G stations that serve subscribers and avail the Company's services throughout the Kingdom, with coverage exceeding 99% of the population, while the 3G network will be offered in most of these stations, thus doubling the number of working stations."
He also stated, "We will be providing our services through all the governorates and cities of the Kingdom, including main highways and numerous villages and communities."
The Company acquired its 3G frequency license earlier this year for JD50 million, securing the 2.1 GHz "Giga Hertz"of spectrum from the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC), in preparation for the rollout of the advanced 3.75G services to its growing base of subscribers. Umniah currently serves over 2.3 million subscribers in Jordan, with a market share of 31%, and one third of the mobile internet market through its "WiMAX" services.
Chief Executive Officer of Umniah, Mr. Ihab Hinnawi, had announced in earlier statements that the Company invested JD100m this year, 50 million of which were paid to the government forthe license,and JD50m to upgrade the network and build the 3G network.
On the engineering details of the construction of the 3G network, Al Jaghoub explained that "the transition of communications operators from 2G services to 3G ones requires an upgraded infrastructure capable of providing high speed data communications, which is what Umniah has achieved. As a pioneer in the provision of advanced 2.75G services at the beginning of its operations, today, it is building a new network that will offer advanced 3.75G services. This entails the construction of advanced 3G stations that have been added to existing stations, along with making full modernization to the antenna systems used to support both technologies together. The Company has also built new switches and upgraded their infrastructure, in addition to upgrading all microwave connections to provide stations with greater connection capacities. Ultimately, this will lead to the provision of exceptional service with the latest technology to our subscribers wherever they are".
On the differences between 2G and 3G in terms of services and speeds, Al Jaghoub explained that 2G was fundamentally designed to provide Voice digital communications and short messages, following which GPRS/EDGE data technology was added, that offered speeds of up to 200 kilobits/second at the time.
However, and according to Al Jaghoub, "3G has adopted more advanced technology, taking data speeds to greater horizons of 7, 14 and 21 megabits per second". He went on to add, "We are now also talking about doubling these speeds in some networks particularly when referring to the advanced 3.75G, and so 3G has enhanced speeds by 50 to 100 times, compared with 2G technologies. This will be offered to Umniah network subscribers as part of the technology we are currently adopting, in support of the Company's strategy to continuously offer our clients the latest services, networks and technologies, to which they are accustomed."
Al Jaghoub further explained, "3Gbegan with high download speeds, at the time called HSDPA, and then high speed technology was added to upload files and send them through the internet, called HSUPA. Now, we are talking about the latest version and higher scopes of speed as part of the HSPA+, which includes high speed uploads and downloads that exceed what was previously offered. This is what we mean when we say we are not offering only 3.5G technology, but rather 3.75G technology, the latest in the region's networks."
Al Jaghoub also confirmed the Company's accurate designs for all aspects of the required infrastructure to guarantee high speeds and capacities for data and voice communications, while providing the highest levels of availability and operation for the network's elements. This will reflect on greater quality of voice and data communications with greater capacities for phone calls, compared with 2G.
"All this means better use and a unique subscriber experience with favorite applications,in addition to making calls on the network, whether at the level of personal calls or emails, or social network applications. It will also reflect positively on the provision of support to businesses, allowing subscribers to be online at all times. We are working diligently on addressing all of these important issues to ensure that our subscribers enjoy communicating through our network" added Al Jaghoub.
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