This week Acer has rolled out a new update to its Iconia Tab A501 tablet, which finally brings with it Google’s Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) operating system.
Originally, the Android 4.0 update for the Iconia Tab A501 was first mentioned by Acer back in November of last year. However, Acer has now finally started rolling out Android 4.0 as an Over The Air (OTA) update to owners who bought their tablets at Rogers in Canada. This update marks a significant improvement in the user experience, offering a range of new features and enhancements that were not available in the previous versions of the Android operating system.
New Features in Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich brings a host of new features to the Iconia Tab A501. One of the most notable improvements is the revamped user interface, which is more intuitive and user-friendly. The update also includes enhanced multitasking capabilities, allowing users to switch between apps more smoothly. Additionally, the new operating system offers improved voice recognition, better camera functionality, and a more efficient web browser.
For those of you with an Acer A501, it might be worth checking if you haven’t already by hitting menu > settings > about tablet and check for updates. This simple step can ensure that you are running the latest software and can take advantage of all the new features and improvements that come with Android 4.0.
Performance Enhancements and User Experience
The update to Android 4.0 also brings significant performance enhancements to the Iconia Tab A501. Users can expect faster app loading times, smoother animations, and overall better system stability. The new operating system is designed to make better use of the tablet’s hardware, resulting in a more responsive and enjoyable user experience.
Now that Google’s latest Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system is available for some tablets, Acer has made good with their initial Android 4.0 announcement. However, don’t hold your breath for a Jelly Bean OTA update anytime soon from Acer for the A501 tablet. While Jelly Bean offers even more advanced features and improvements, the rollout for older devices like the A501 may take some time, if it happens at all.
In the meantime, users can enjoy the benefits of Ice Cream Sandwich, which still represents a significant upgrade over previous versions of Android. The new features and performance enhancements make the Iconia Tab A501 a more capable and versatile device, suitable for a wide range of tasks from web browsing to multimedia consumption.
Source: : MobileSyrup : Unwired View
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