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"Android 4.0 is coming, and it's going to be glorious. Now that we know exactly what the Ice Cream Sandwich is made of, only one question remains: exactly which phones will get the green light to upgrade to the newest version of Google's mobile OS? Details are beginning to trickle out from the woodwork, and below the break you can check out our list of lucky devices that have been confirmed to get the official refresh at some point in time. We're still awaiting official word from a few companies regarding their upgrade intentions, so we'll continue to add more to the list as they stream in. For now, join us after the break to find out which ones have been given the stamp of approval -- or the cold hard rejection letter.  Note: If you don't see your device listed, don't fret... yet. If it hasn't been confirmed or denied, the OEM's likely still deciding which products will get the upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich. Keep checking back here from time to time, as we'll continue to update the list.ASUSOfficial statement:   Google recently announced the latest update for Android, Ice Cream Sandwich, which brings some exciting new features and capabilities. At ASUS, we pride ourselves on delivering a great experience with our products, thanks to frequent updates that further enhance our products' capabilities. We're delighted to confirm support for Ice Cream Sandwich on the ASUS Eee Pad Family &amp;ndash; our aim is to bring the latest Android update to the Eee Pad Series, but at this time we are unable to set a date for its release. Please stay tuned for more news on our Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade plans.Confirmed:   Padfone   Transformer Prime (available)   Eee Pad Transformer Denied:   None specified AT&amp;amp;TConfirmed:   HTC Vivid   Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket   Pantech Burst   Pantech ElementDenied:   None specified HTCOfficial statement:   HTC has been working hard to get its Ice Cream Sandwich upgrades ready, and we're excited to announce that our first round of ICS upgrades will roll out by the end of March for the HTC Sensation, HTC Sensation 4G and HTC Sensation XE, followed soon there after by the HTC Sensation XL. In addition, we can confirm Ice Cream Sandwich upgrades will be coming later this year to the HTC Rezound, HTC Vivid, HTC Amaze 4G, HTC EVO 3D, HTC EVO Design 4G, HTC Incredible S, HTC Desire S and HTC Desire HD. Stay tuned for more updates on Ice Cream Sandwich releases in the coming weeks. (February 9, 2012)    We have more good news related to Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, and can confirm that upgrades are planned for Verizon Wireless customers with the HTC Rhyme, HTC Thunderbolt, and DROID Incredible 2 by HTC, as well as the already announced HTC Rezound. In addition, the HTC Raider is on the list to receive ICS for customers of Rogers and Bell in Canada. Stay tuned for more news on Ice Cream Sandwich releases in the coming weeks. (February 17, 2012)Confirmed:   Rezound   Vivid (AT&amp;amp;T)   Sensation (OG, XL and XE) - late March   EVO 3D (Sprint)   EVO Design 4G (Sprint)   Amaze 4G (T-Mobile)   Sensation 4G (T-Mobile)   Incredible S / Incredible 2   Rhyme (VZW)   Thunderbolt (VZW)   Desire S / Desire HDDenied:   Nexus One HuaweiConfirmed:   Ascend P1 / P1 S   Honor (demo version available)   MediaPad - Q1Denied:   None specified LGOfficial statement:   LG will be offering the Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) OS upgrade for a range of LG smart-phones which were introduced this year. The global upgrade schedule will begin in the second and third quarters of 2012, which will be followed by a global roll out. During the second quarter of 2012 upgrades will begin for the following smartphone models: the LG Optimus LTE, Prada phone by LG 3.0, the LG Optimus 2X, the LG Optimus Sol, the LG my Touch Q and the LG Eclipse.    These upgrades will be followed by upgrades for the following smartphone models during the third quarter of 2012: the LG Optimus 3D, the LG Optimus Black, the LG Optimus Big, the LG Optimus Q2 and the LG Optimus EX. LG will be taking all possible measure to offer a smooth OS upgrade in a timely manner. The exact start dates can vary by market, as each country can have different requirements, depending on the carrier and the smartphone model. LG would like to thank its customers for their most valued loyalty and support. Further details on the ICS OS upgrade, including their exact start dates, will be released prior to their commencement. Please stay tuned for more updates from LG. (December 26, 2011)Confirmed:   Optimus 2X - Q2   Optimus Black - Q3   Optimus LTE - Q2   Optimus 3D - Q3   Optimus Big - Q3   Optimus Q2 - Q3   Optimus EX - Q3   Prada by LG 3.0 - Q2   Optimus Sol - Q2   myTouch Q - Q2   Eclipse - Q2Denied:   None specified MeizuOfficial statement:   MX market remains unchanged. However, MX and M9 we will soon upgrade to 4.0 (Jack Wong, CEO).Confirmed:   Meizu MX, M9Denied:   None specified MotorolaOfficial upgrade scheduleConfirmed:   Droid RAZR (and Motorola RAZR)   Droid RAZR Maxx   Droid 4   Droid Bionic   Atrix 2   Photon 4G   Xoom   Xoom 2, Xoom 2 Media Edition   Xyboard 8.2 / 10.1   Xoom WiFi + 3G / 4GDenied:   None specified PantechOfficial statement:   We're currently evaluating our plans and will provide an update soon. Our customers are our top priority and we intend to upgrade technically eligible products.Confirmed:   Pantech Burst   Pantech ElementDenied:   None specified SamsungOfficial statements:   Samsung Electronics plan to provide the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for GALAXY devices. The platform update for GALAXY S II and GALAXY Note will start in the first quarter 2012, and other GALAXY devices will soon follow.    The ICS-upgradable devices are the GALAXY S II, GALAXY S II LTE, GALAXY Note, GALAXY R, GALAXY Tab 10.1, GALAXY Tab 8.9, GALAXY Tab 7.7, and GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus.    For upgradable models, Samsung will make separate announcements on details of OS updates schedule for each market according to market situation and carriers' requirements. [December 20, 2011]Confirmed:   Galaxy Nexus   Nexus S   Galaxy S II Skyrocket (AT&amp;amp;T)   Galaxy S II (UK)   Galaxy S II LTE   Galaxy Note   Galaxy R   Galaxy Tab 10.1   Galaxy Tab 8.9   Galaxy Tab 7.7   Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus   Galaxy Tab 2Denied:   None specified Sony EricssonOfficial statement:   Sony Ericsson is currently rolling out the upgrade to Gingerbread 2.3.4 across its entire 2011 Xperia smartphone portfolio. This software upgrade will be available through a phased roll out in select markets. Beyond Gingerbread 2.3.4, we plan to upgrade our 2011 Xperia smartphone portfolio to the next Android platform made available to us.Confirmed:   2011 Xperia smartphone lineup to receive ICS by March 2012Denied:   None specified SprintOfficial statement:   Sprint will begin to rollout Google's latest version of Android, Ice Cream Sandwich, to our customers in early 2012. Ice Cream Sandwich will be available via an over-the-air update to a variety of devices including HTC EVO 3D, HTC EVO Design 4G and other key products in our line-up. Stay tuned for more details and exact timing.Confirmed:   HTC EVO 3D   HTC EVO Design 4GDenied:   None specified T-MobileOfficial statement:   T-Mobile is committed to enhancing customers' experience with our devices, including providing upgrades to the latest Android operating system -- Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). We are actively working with our OEM partners to ensure that a number of eligible T-Mobile devices are upgraded to Android 4.0 in the coming months and will communicate updates as we have additional details to share. Today, we can confirm that Android 4.0 is expected to come in early 2012 to the HTC Amaze 4G and HTC Sensation 4G.Confirmed:   HTC Amaze 4G   HTC Sensation 4GDenied:   None specified ViewSonicOfficial statement:   Google's latest update for Android Ice Cream Sandwich brings advanced features and functionality to users. ViewSonic will support Ice Cream Sandwich with our award-winning ViewPad tablet line and are currently evaluating the operating system. Once the BSP is formally released from Google, we'll have more details, as at this time we can't set an exact release date. Stay tuned for more updates, as our team will bring you the exciting announcements as we're able.Confirmed:   ViewPad seriesDenied:   None specified ZTEOfficial statement:   ZTE hasn't issued an official statement about Ice Cream Sandwich or when we will introduce new products using the upgraded OS. However, we continue to work very closely with Google to ensure we deliver the best possible Android user experience across all of our devices and with all of our partners.Confirmed:   None specifiedDenied:   None specified"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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