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The hottest Android handset available in stores right now is the Galaxy S3, but Samsung’s flagship handset is not running Google’s latest mobile operating system, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The Galaxy S3 was released in late May, a month ahead of the Google I/O event where Jelly Bean was first unveiled, with the OS running only on the Nexus 7 initially.

Google said that Nexus-branded smartphones (Nexus Galaxy and Nexus S) but also the Motorola Xoom tablet, will be the first ones to get Jelly Bean support, but in the mean time we’ve seen plenty of Android 4.1 ports for a variety of devices. Not to mention that the first CyanogenMod 10 preview builds have started to appear, and the Galaxy S3 is supported.

Today we hear that Samsung is already testing Android 4.1 for the Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S2, but we have no release dates for you at this time.

According to an insider that spoke to Sam Mobile “Samsung is almost ready to update” the Galaxy S3 to Jelly Bean, and by almost ready the publication means August or September. We have already wondered how fast the Jelly Bean update for the Galaxy S3 update would arrive a few weeks ago. At the time we read a report that suggested Samsung engineers took extra measures to make sure the device will offer a great Jelly Bean experience, but Samsung has kept quiet on its Android 4.1 upgrade plans.
Moreover, Samsung is also testing Android 4.1 on the Galaxy S2, which is pretty much what we would expect from the company. However, that doesn’t mean we’ll see a timely Jelly Bean release for the Galaxy S2 varieties out there – and we don’t even dare ask about the Galaxy S Jelly Bean build yet.

However, the same blog says “Samsung will update the Galaxy S II if the porting to Android 4.1 on the Galaxy S II goes well.” The Galaxy S2 is already successfully running Ice Cream Sandwich so it should have no problem getting Jelly Bean as well.

We’ll be back with rollout dates for various markets for both the Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S2 in the following weeks and months, so keep us bookmarked!

The HTC Sensation 4G is T-Mobiles next smartphone to receive Android 4.0.

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After a number of delays and just a bit of finger-pointing, T-Mobile finally is set to deliver Android4.0 to the HTC Sensation 4G.

As one of the carriers premier smartphones of 2011, the HTC handset should only get better when it picks up Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0.3) on May 16. The details of the update are listed on T-Mobiles support page along with guidelines for performing the update.

As is the case with other Android 4.0 updates, the Sensation 4G will benefit from options such as resizeable widgets, face unlock, and home-screen folders. Given that were talking about an HTC smartphone, the device will also see an update to the custom Sense UI, bring it to v3.6.

T-Mobile also plans to deploy the Android 4.0 update to its HTC Amaze 4G in the coming weeks. Although the carrier has yet to outline a specific date, Id assume they want to make sure the Sensation 4G works well before proceeding with the next model. Id look for some more noise on the matter in early June.

The Application update for its Lumia 800 and Lumia 710 devices should begin moving out this month. The update should begin making its way to clients this week, wuth Nokia forcing it out from June 27, and it will bring a of new functions to the handsets.

Lumia owners may be sensation a little deflated after studying their equipment will not get an update to Windows Phone 8 – but Nokia has dedicated to Windows Phone 7. The first function which will elegance the 800 and 710 as part of this update is Wi-Fi hotspot compatibility. Enabling owners to discuss their mobile internet access with up to five other equipment.

The photographic camera app will see a coordinator of new functions, including smart group shot, action shot, self timer and panorama, plus youll also get Nokias Play To – which allows users to stream media wirelessly to DLNA compatible devices.

Slightly less exceptional, but possibly still useful, is the flip to silence function, which will mute the ringer for an inbound call when the mobile phone is turned over. Finally Nokia has also guaranteed a range of unique new programs once the update has been set up on your mobile phone.