HTC is currently Rolling-out the One X ICS 4.0.4 Update to the Unlocked Middle-East devices, The update brings the firmware version to 2.17.415 and HTC Sense 4.1 along with some other enhancements.
The Update brings a Huge Improvements to the One X performance, Improved Camera App, New functionality to the Recent apps button. here is HTC Official Press Release about the update:
As part of our ongoing commitment to ensure customers are receiving software updates that improve their user experience, we are pleased to announce our next upgrade for the HTC One X will be released on August 10th.
The primary update will include an upgrade to Android version 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), in addition to an improved Sense experience which will: enable the ability to map menu function to the 'recent app' key (improving visual presentation in non ICS apps like Facebook); improve tab management in the browser with a dedicated tab switching button and enhance camera capabilities such as white balance and continuous autofocus. Furthermore, customers can expect enhancements to memory, platform stability and the overall browsing experience. Other improvements include a Single Sign-On for Facebook allowing user access across applications and browsers and upgrades to Beats audio, which reflect our dedication to providing an authentic sound experience.
From a developer perspective, we are expanding SDK support for Media Link and providing a framework for video call applications to achieve improved performance and quality.
A picture of an unannounced device has been leaked. The device is code-named "HTC Proto" and it is expected to be a refresh of the HTC One V with some important specs getting a bump up. First is the screen, which at 4-inches, is 0.3-inch larger than the HTC One V with the same WVGA resolution.
Also due for a big-time shot in the arm is the processor, going from a single-core 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon to a dual-core 1GHz Qualcomm MSM8225 S4 processor. The rest of the specs ape the HTC One V such as the 512MB of RAM on board and 5MP camera on the back.
When HTC made a partnership with Beats Audio a year ago to boost the Audio Quality and Music Experience for its users, it was a big jump for the company back then, but HTC's fortunes have changed.
First, HTC stopped offering the Beats by Dre earphones with its phones due to cost. Still, as recently as April, the manufacturer said it was committed to the partnership.
Second, HTC made the decision to give up majority ownership of Beats. The speculations that HTC may no longer add the Beats technology to its upcoming smartphones and removing that highly recognizable logo from the back of their future handsets.
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However, HTC commented on these speculations with the following statement:
"HTC remains strongly committed to Beats Audio and including their innovation in our devices. Any rumor of HTC no longer integrating Beats Audio into our devices is categorically false."
European HTC One S Users is currently getting an OTA (Over The Air) Update to their devices, the Update brings Android 4.0.4 ICS with the latest HTC Sense version 4.1 just the same update the One X got about two weeks ago.
Sense 4.1 is a big improvement in terms of speed, there's no longer lag when using a live wallpaper, most of the app drawer 3D effects have been removed to speed things up even further and it's using a new kernel, which is faster all round. Sense 4.1 is also supposed to be less taxing on the battery life.
After HTC released the One Series and its saled affected due to heavy competition and overzealous pricing, The Taiwanese are reportedly planning price cuts across the Android board, but are also venturing to release their Windows Phone 8 handsets at more affordable levels than usual.
HTC is said to be preparing for an upgraded version of the One X to be called "HTC One X+" to replace the One X as the company's Android flagship device. Also the Company is exptecd to release a tablet by the End of the year.
Last Weekend, some of the Verizon's HTC Rezound users received an unannounced update OTA (Over the Air). There is no Change-log as Verizon didn't Officially reveal any info about this update.
The update was about 103MB but the smartphone remains with its Android 4.0.3 ICS and Sense 3.6 and there wasn't any software upgrade too, but after the users who got the update investigated more they found out that this update allow them to activate Global Roaming capabilities on their devices. It is unclear whether or not the update went out to all Rezound users.
Yesterday, HTC rolled-out the ICS 4.0.4 update for One X and the update brings some performance improvements and enhancements to the device.
After running a benchmark test to compare between the score between the One X with the older ICS 4.0.3 and One X with the latest 4.0.4 update, The results showed that the 4.0.4 update boosted the One X score with a 1,000 points.
The original One X 4.0.3 scored about 4,800 and the One x 4.0.4 scored 5,827 on the same benchmark.
According to HTC, the HTC ThunderBolt and the HTC Desire S will both get the Android 4.0.3 ICS Update before the End of this month (August,2012). The HTC ThunderBolt was one of those models that was on the cusp, so this is obviously good news for the owners.
Recently, HTC explained why some models, like the HTC Desire HD, will not be joining the Ice Cream Sandwich club even though it is very closely related to the HTC ThunderBolt. Also the Update won't be released to all users in the same day, Some uses will have to wait till early september to get the update according to their region. Here is the Official statement from HTC:
"We're still working on getting the updates ready. We expect to have updates issues [sic] by the end of August for all devices that have been announced." - HTC
Few days ago, AT&T version of the HTC One X was updated to Android 4.0.4 ICS. Today, The Update is Currently rolling-out to the international version of the One X with Android 4.0.4 and Sense 4.1 OTA (Over The Air).
What's New in 4.0.4 ?
The New update adds a dedicated button in the browser to switch tabs, continuous autofocus for the camera and some white balance adjustments.
Additionally, the update brings enhanced memory, platform stability and users should notice an improvement to the overall browsing experience on the phone.
The New HTC Sense 4.1 brings a smoother Home-screen scrolling animation and some minor UI changes.
HTC Official Press Release
As part of our ongoing commitment to ensure customers are receiving software updates that improve their user experience, we are pleased to announce our next upgrade for the HTC One X will be released on August 10th.
The primary update will include an upgrade to Android version 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), in addition to an improved Sense experience which will: enable the ability to map menu function to the 'recent app' key (improving visual presentation in non ICS apps like Facebook); improve tab management in the browser with a dedicated tab switching button and enhance camera capabilities such as white balance and continuous autofocus. Furthermore, customers can expect enhancements to memory, platform stability and the overall browsing experience. Other improvements include a Single Sign-On for Facebook allowing user access across applications and browsers and upgrades to Beats audio, which reflect our dedication to providing an authentic sound experience.
From a developer perspective, we are expanding SDK support for Media Link and providing a framework for video call applications to achieve improved performance and quality. HTC
The HTC One S is one of the thinnest and most stylish devices out there, and now T-Mobile has cut-down its price to $149.99 on a 2-year contract. This is a special and limited time offer, running out on August 21st, but it's interesting for more than what's on the surface.
US carriers have dropped prices on HTC's flagship models like the One X in the past couple of weeks, and now with the One S getting a price cut, we could theorize that this comes to prepare the soil for a new device by HTC.
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