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Motorola Xyboard 10.1/8.2 Wi-Fi Ice Cream Sandwich Update Now Available In The U.S. Via OTA

Posted by in Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0, Motorola, News, XYBOARD / XOOM 2
Last Updated: August 20th, 2012

Hot on the heels of ASUS pushing out Jelly Bean to the TF300, Motorola has announced that ICS is now available for the Wi-Fi Xyboard 10.1 and 8.2.

The update should be rolling out OTA-style now, and brings a host of new features:

  • Updated Browser with faster rendering, zoom and pan: Users can also now save pages for offline reading and request desktop versions of websites.
  • Swipe to dismiss notifications and recent apps: You can now dismiss individual notifications and apps from the Recent Apps list with a simple swipe of a finger.
  • Redesigned app launcher: In All Apps launcher, you can now simply drag an app to get information about it, immediately uninstall it, or disable a pre-installed app.

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Feb
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Both Motorola Xyboards Receiving Update To Build 1.6.0M_279-MZ609, Brings Several Enhancements And Global Roaming Capability

Posted by in News, XYBOARD / XOOM 2

The first Droid-branded tablet duo, the Droid Xyboard 10.1 and 8.2, are both in line to receive an update from Big Red. The OTA includes basically the same features for both:

Device Features

  • Enhanced browser performance to improve scrolling.
  • Improved touch response.
  • Maintain data connection when switching between Wi-Fi and the Verizon 3G and 4G LTE networks.
  • Successfully connect to 4G LTE network and see the 4G LTE indicator.
  • The Daily application now comes preloaded.
  • Device is now capable of Global Roaming.

Email & Messaging

  • Successfully open links in email without device needing to reboot.

Accessories

  • Keyboard function supported in docking station.