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Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy Nexus receiving Android 4.0.4 update
Heads up Verizon subscribers, if you managed to get your hands on the Galaxy Nexus, it looks like an update is headed your way that should be bumping your version of Android up to Android 4.0.4. At the moment only a small portion of users have reportedly received the update, but assuming that no major bugs are reported, we can expect to see a major rollout soon. The update has brought about several improvements and fixes for some bugs, for example the multitouch bug that caused inconvenience to some Android users while they played games. Check out the unofficial changelog below that has been based on user experiences and feedback so far.
Galaxy Nexus Android 4.0.4 IMM30B Update – Unofficial Changelog:
– Noticeably Faster
– Android OS bug fixed (in battery stats)
– Long-pressing on a blank spot on the last page of app tray bug is gone
– New Radios. 3G/4G switching MUCH better. Don’t even notice it changing.
– Improved signal strength
– New Power Menu. New from 4.0.2, familiar to those who have used a stock 4.0.3 rom.
– PRIMELA03 Bootloader
– Faster boot up time
– Auto-brightness Functionality changed. Smooth transition.
– Holding down camera button now refocuses again
– Multitouch issue seems resolved.
– Autorotate is faster
– Browser performance noticeably improved
– Recent apps list opens faster
– Miscellaneous camera UI changes
– Increased volume
– Keyboard fixes
So, there is a new Samsung smartphone that is about to be released – big surprise, that, and I say this with full a sarcasm. Still, those who want something that looks to hang out on the high end side of things in terms of design and form factor, and yet having a mid-range performer within, can always settle for the Samsung Galaxy A9.
The handset has already appeared on the FCC database, which means it has been approved, and listed as the Samsung Galaxy A9. With the green light given, it is but a matter of time before it hits the market. While very little detail has been released so far, it should not be too long now before an official announcement is made. All that one can do now is to sit tight and wait. [FCC Page]
If you would like to fancy your chances with an upcoming mid-range device that seems to hover more on the higher end scheme of things, then the Samsung Galaxy A9 would certainly fit you to a ‘t’, so to speak. After all, accessory manufacturer ITSKINS has shared more details concerning this device, with the Galaxy A9 touted to be a wee bit more compact as opposed to the Galaxy S7 Plus, never mind that both handsets will come with 6.0″ screens.
Measurements of the Galaxy A9 include 161.9mm x 81.3mm x 7.34mm, where it would be slightly taller than the Galaxy Note5, while sporting a metal and glass design, a fingerprint reader that should be able to handle mobile payments, a Full HD Super AMOLED display, and a Snapdragon 620 chipset, among others.
The Samsung Galaxy S7 will no doubt be a smartphone that many people would look forward to picking up when it is ready, taking into consideration how flagship devices are always in demand. Well, the Galaxy S7 has been said to target an early 2016 release, and some photos of the alleged device has already been snapped, although one should take into consideration that the original Weibo post is no longer there.
Of course, do take this particular leak with a pinch of salt, since it could be one of the numerous smartphones from various manufacturers that could roll out a similar looking handset. In the leaked photos, you can see a wrap-around metal border design, which seems to be the in thing at least for the next couple of years. All that we can do now is to sit tight and wait for the real deal to surface.