Time for Android ICS on Motorola Xoom

How many times I wrote that Motorola Xoom owners are one of the luckiest Android buyers on the planet? Now I have to write it for one more times. It’s now official that Verizon will push Android ice Cream Sandwich firmware to its Motorola Xoom tablet users from June 4th. That will bring the tablet up to Android 4.0.4, and add features like speech-to-text functionality, a customizable launch bar, a new built-in photo editor and the ability to dismiss notifications with a swipe.

Users can also customize the new launch bar as well as create folders to access frequently used apps from the homepage. There is a new built-in photo editor installed inside firmware allowing customers to crop and rotate photos, remove red eyes, add effects and correct levels of images. There are also some bug fixes there as usual.

It will be a OTA update. So check you device for any new update notification. or you can check the update manually. But remember, not everyone will receive the new software on the first day and it could take a couple of days to reach everywhere in US.
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US Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi owners getting Android 4.0

It seems Motorola Xoom buyers are lucky for one more times. They were the first to get Android Honeycomb OS back in 2011, now a same thing happens again for Ice Cream Sandwich OS. Motorola just started OTA rollout for Morotola Xoom tablet. Wait! That’s not all. It’s only available in US and only for Wi-Fi model. Good news is it's Android 4.0.3.

Among the new features are a faster, updated browser, swipe to dismiss notifications, tasks, browsers tabs, the new app launcher, resizable widgets and more. Motorola also urges users to stay tuned because their Software upgrade site will be updated soon with information regarding the ICS update for other devices.

There’s no word on which other devices Motorola will be releasing Ice Cream Sandwich OS. You can read the full PR after the break.

Android™ 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) Software Update for the Motorola XOOM™ (IML77)

Introduction We are pleased to announce the new software update for the Motorola XOOM (Wi-Fi). Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, delivers a refined user interface and introduces innovative features for
tablet users. The software update includes numerous enhancements as well as providing additional features, and will roll out to XOOM. Install today for peak performance. For more information on Motorola updates and product support, visit us at www.motorola.com/myxoom.

Who Can Use This Release: Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi users – USA only

After downloading and installing the software release, you will notice:

Updated Browser with faster rendering, zoom and pan Users can also now save pages for offline reading and request desktop versions of websites.

Swipe to dismiss notifications, tasks, and browser tabs You can now dismiss individual notifications, apps from the Recent Apps list, and browser tabs with a simple swipe of a finger.

Redesigned app launcher In All Apps launcher, you can now simply drag an app to get information about it, immediately uninstall it, or disable a pre-installed app.

New System Font for Improved Readability An entirely new typeface (called Roboto) optimized for high resolution screens improves readability and brings a polished feel to the user interface.

Updated “People” Application Replaces contacts and integrates seamlessly with Google+ and other social networks.

Improved text input and spell-checking The keyboard now features improved accuracy to make text input faster. It also now includes an in-line spell checker to make corrections easier.

Type with your voice Now you can simply touch the microphone on the keyboard and start talking to write emails, SMS, or any other text—more than 20 languages supported. Text appears in real time, so there’s no waiting for server processing.

Richer and versatile imaging capabilities For capturing larger scenes, the camera introduces a single motion panorama mode. Also, you can now take still shots while shooting video just by tapping the screen as video continues to record. You can also launch camera directly from the Lockscreen. When you shoot videos, you can now choose from a number of silly faces and other fun effects which
recognize individual facial features so you can give your friends big eyes, squeeze heads, make noses bigger, or change the scenery with background replacement.

Redesigned Gallery app with photo editor To help pictures look their best, the Gallery now offers a powerful photo editor so you can crop and rotate pictures, set levels, remove red eyes, add effects, and much more.

Richer, resizable widgets You can expand widgets to show more content, or shrink them to save space.

You can receive the update over a Wi-Fi connection. If you are not connected via Wi-Fi, or your Motorola XOOM is off when the notification arrives, you will see the notification when you next connect to a Wi-Fi network.

There is no charge for this update (other than any network data charges). Subject to change without notice.

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Ice Cream Sandwich is sure for Motorola Xoom, don’t know when

Motorola Xoom is the first tablet that runs Android 3.0 Honeycomb earlier this now. But by the passing of time new Android king is arrived. As you all know it is the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is the first device to taste new Android OS. So what’s about old king? As rumors were flying around regarding whether or not the Motorola XOOM would be the first Android tablet to receive Android 4.0, there is no certain news yet from anyone.

But Motorola forum manager Matt has confirmed that the XOOM would indeed be getting Ice Cream Sandwich. But it is impossible to tell him about the timing or line in queue.
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Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi only price cuts in the UK, £330 is the tag now

Motorola Xoom price is already drops one time in UK. It is £400 from July. But lots of new dual core, powerful and thinner tablet are coming in near future, the British retailer Dixons is hoping a further reduction of £70 will push you over the edge. Dixons is currently listing the Wi-Fi only version of Motorola original Honeycomb tablet for £329.99 ($530), with the Wi-Fi and 3G version now reduced to £399.99 (~$650). This are the prices of 32GB model. You can also buy E585 Mi-Fi Pay As You Go Mobile Broadband Modem 3GB bundled with Wi-Fi Xoom with the package price of £399.98. Here is their official site link for Motorola Xoom.

It shouldn't surprise anyone to see retailers trying to clear stock before yet more Android tablets arrive in the fourth quarter. However, we have to wonder if a £330 price tag will be enough to tempt buyers away from Samsung's thinner, lighter Galaxy Tab 10.1, which can be had for as little as £370 if you shop around.
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Android 3.1 Motorola Xoom Lands on Indian Soil, You Have to Spend Rs 32k to Grab it

Motorola Xoom tablet is surely the most anticipated Android tablet of 2011. It is also the first Android tablet that runs Android 3.1 Honeycomb OS. This awesome gadget is also now available in India. Letsbuy offers both Wi-Fi and 3G version of Xoom tablet. With a dual core NVIDIA Tegra 2 CPU, 1GB of RAM , everything is fast on the Xoom — the UI animations, search, loading videos, flipping through photos, pulling up Web pages. The 10.1” HD widescreen lets the users enjoy videos in thin, light or powerful light. It has 5.0 MP Camera with Dual-LED flash and also a 2.0 MP front Camera which works as Webcam. And, even with all of that power, it has a long life 24 W-hr battery to power it.

Price of the Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi only is Rs. 31,999($712) in India. 3G+ Wi-Fi version price is Rs. 38,999($867). Letsbuy offers as always cash on delivery and 12 months of warranty with every Xoom tablet. Check their website for details.

Motorola Xoom box contents-

1. Motorola Xoom Tablet
2. Battery
3. USB Cable
4. Battery Charger
5. Headset
6. User Manual
7. Warranty Card

To read the full Motorola Xoom review click here. You can also learn the advantages and disadvantages of this tablet there.

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Motorola Xoom Gets Global Android 3.1 Update, Enables microSD at last

After almost two months of US release of Motorola Xoom Android 3.1 firmware upgrade, they decided to release it worldwide. Users in Europe are next on the line to receive the update within weeks. But the best news is this Android 3.1 Honeycomb will also enable the microSD slot inside your Xoom tablet. But Motorola says also that some functionality may vary by regions. And if you are in US then you have to wait a while to enable your microSD memory card slot in Motorola Xoom.
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Motorola Xoom Tablet Review: Advantages and Disadvantages of Android 3.1 Tablet

If I am going to select the most world’s most powerful tablet computer then Motorola Xoom will be the top one. It’s also very lucky to have the latest Android 3.1 Honeycomb OS. So Xoom users are using the most features from a tablet. It’s also the first tablet to run android 3.0 by the time of release. It also one of the very first Android devices that runs 1 GHz Tegra 2 dual core processor.

Now after reading many Motorola Xoom review and specification I am going to write something about Motorola Xoom’s disadvantages. I hope this article will help you to know the cons of Xoom tablet before using it.

Before mentioning Motorola Xoom demerits at first I would like to talk something about Xoom’s feature and advantages.

Motorola Xoom Main Features-

• 1 Ghz Tegra 2 Dual core CPU
• Android 3.1 Honeycomb OS
• 10.1’’ 16M TFT capacitive touchscreen
• 16/32/64 GB internal storage and upto 32GB microSD support
• 3G, Dual band Wi-Fi, Hotspot
• 5 megapixel camera, 720p video recording

Motorola Xoom Advantages-

• Latest Android 3.1 Honeycomb OS
• Support for the new Android Market Movie rentals service
• Dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot
• Flash-enabled web browser, Adobe 10.1 Flash Player
• 800 x 1280 pixels 10.1 inches multi-touch 16M touchscreen
• 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 AP20H Dual Core processor, 1GB RAM
• Both huge internal and external memory
• 720p video recording at 30fps
• Gyroscope and barometer sensor
• Accelerometer, digital compass, three-axis gyro-sensor
• Barometer sensor
• MicroUSB with host functionality
• HD TV-Out via microHDMI port
• Stereo speakers

Now the main parts. I am going to tell you the problems of the Motorola Xoom Android tablet.

Motorola Xoom Disadvantages-

• Poor display quality considering iPad 2, reflects too much of you
• Graphics quality is not the best out there now
• No Bluetooth 3.0 support
• Battery is not replaceable
• No document viewer and editor
• USB charging is not possible
• No kickstand – it cannot be stood up on a table without a dock

I hope you will consider these demerits before going to buy your next Android tablet. You can buy new Motorola Xoom from Amazon now. The lowest price of Xoom tablet is 450$ there. You can also check the Verizon Wireless offer for Motorola Xoom.
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Android 3.1 Update for Motorola Xoom WiFi Within Weeks

Motorola Xoom Verizon 3G users are the luckiest tablet users in the world getting the chance to use Android 3.1 first. It was released yesterday and will be available via over the air within days. Now good news for Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi only users. Motorola has just announced that Wi-Fi Xoom will receive Android 3.1 Honeycomb update within the next several weeks.

Here’s the full Press Release issued by Motorola-

Android 3.1 (Honeycomb) Software Update, Coming First to Motorola XOOM™, Delivers Support for Android Market Movie Rentals and Numerous Other Enhancements

Over-the-air software update rolling out this week to Motorola XOOM tablets on Verizon Wireless

Motorola XOOM users on the Verizon Wireless network will soon be able to rent movies, use a Bluetooth® headset during video chats, resize their widgets and more with an over-the-air software update for Android™ 3.1 (Honeycomb) that makes the Motorola XOOM experience even more powerful than before. The software update, coming first to Motorola XOOM and rolling out this week, delivers a wide range of new features and expanded functionality, including:

* Support for the new Android Market movie rentals service with thousands of titles available for immediate viewing on the Motorola XOOM's high-resolution display or on a larger screen via HDMI
* Full support for the final release of Adobe® Flash® Player 10.2, delivering significant performance enhancements when viewing rich Flash content on the web
* Resizable widgets to enable further customization of home screens
* Support for USB-connected peripherals and accessories, such as keyboards, mice, game controllers and digital cameras
* Expanded Bluetooth features to support Bluetooth headsets in Google Talk™ video chats and Bluetooth mouse support in addition to additional shortcut keys with the Bluetooth keyboard
* Picture Transfer Protocol Feature support to enable easier transfer of photo files to your PC without the need for drivers

Motorola XOOM with Wi-Fi tablets and other variants of Motorola XOOM will receive the update within the next several weeks. If users have questions or need support, they can visit www.motorola.com/myxoom or www.motorola.com/support, or get help from other owners on our online community at https://supportforums.motorola.com.


Certain features, services and applications are network dependent and may not be available in all areas; additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply. Specific functionality and features with each software version of Android may vary. Contact your service provider for details.

MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. Android, Google, Google Talk, and Android Market are trademarks of Google, Inc. Adobe and Adobe Flash are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2011 Motorola Mobility, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Android 3.1 Upgrade for Verizon Xoom Tablet 3G Goes Online

We heard the name 'Android 3.1 Honeycomb' from Adobe first. Now it becomes official. Google just announced the Android 3.1 firmware upgrade for Verizon Motorola Xoom tablet at Google I/O today. Android 3.1 firmware upgrade is available on Verizon US network from today. It works on Motorola Xoom 3G only. To download Android 3.1 ROM file for Motorola Xoom 3G click here now. It is only 28.8 MB in size.

It comes with resizable widgets option at home screen like upcoming Nokia Symbian^3 upgrade. It also includes a new host mode that will let you import photos to your tablet directly from your digital camera. Form now your Android 3.1 Xoom tablet can take advantage of a handy number of USB devices, including an Xbox 360 controller. It also includes a new Movies app that will let you rent movies from the Android market.

There is no word from Google when will other Android running tablets like Samsung Galaxy Tab receive a Android 3.1 firmware upgrade. But we are expecting Android 3.1 upgrade for upcoming Galaxy Tab 10.1 in June.
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Sprint Starts Selling Wi-Fi Only Xoom Tablet for $600

Xoom tablet by Motorola is already a hot item in US as it comes with latest hardware and Android 3.0 Honeycomb US. If you want to buy a Xoom tablet with Wi-Fi only then you will be happy to know that it is available on every Sprint store. Sprint is asking just $600 for the tablet. It is also heard that 4G version of Xoom tablet will be sold via Sprint in early summer.

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Motorola Xoom 3G will be Priced €699 in Europe, 699 in USD too

Spanish chain thephonehouse.es (known as Phone House in Europe/ Carphone Warehouse in UK) published four upcoming Android 3.0 Honeycomb running tablets European price. After hitting American market Motorola Xoom tablet 3G version is now going for Europe. They ask €699 for this Android 3.0 tablet. Interesting news is the price of Xoom tablet in US dollar is also 699 in Europe. It is a dual core tablet what you need now a days.

Beside this thephonehouse.es also informs us the price of LG Optimus Pad on €849, Acer Iconia A100 on €349 and Asus Eee Pad on €399. The prices announced by the official thephonehouse.es are practically seen that the chain maintains agreements with major operators. Most likely we'll see prices will be confirmed in Italy.

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Minor Motorola Xoom Update Brings some bug fixes, also Required for Future Update

Motorola releases a minor firmware upgrade for their Xoom tablet. This update will fixes some of the known bugs like Daylight Savings Time issues. But the main duty of this update is to prepare your Motorola slate for future major updates containing Adobe Flash 10.2. We expect that update sometimes in this March.
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Verizon Sells Motorola Xoom at $599 on a 2 Years Contract

Motorola Xoom was one the hot topics in tablet pc world for the last two month. US mobile carriers now opens Xoom tablet for its customer to buy it at $599 price on a 2 years contract. Otherwise the price of this Android 3.0 tablet will be raised up to $799. If you pre order Xoom tablet then your copy is now available at Best Buy stores.

Motorola Xoom is one of the 1st devices that will run Android 3.0 Honeycomb OS with 1 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual core CPU. Moreover it wll capable of doing 4G LTE via firmware upgrade in 2nd half of 2011.

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