Back in late March, Sony announced that it would indeed be bringing Ice Cream Sandwich to the Tablet S and the funky little Tablet P. True to its word, the rollout has already begun for the former.
The update brings several new features to the 9.4-inch slate:
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Enhanced lock screen
- Direct access to Notifications
- Unlock direct to camera
- New panoramic camera mode
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Enhanced Gallery media viewer
- Direct SD card access + photo editing tools
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Exclusive “Small Apps’ for multi-tasking
- Calculator, Browser, Remote Control
- Move to screen edge for reduced clutter
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New Home Screen actions
- Drag icons together to create folders
- Add names to folders
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Enhanced web browser
- Switch from mobile to desktop web sites
- Save pages for offline viewing
- Access files directly from SD card
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Native screenshot capture
- Press “power” and “Volume –“
With the release of ICS, Sony is also offering a $50 discount and a free desktop cradle to anyone who picks up a Tablet S between now and May 12. This brings the total price down to $350 for the 16GB version of the S, and $450 for the 32GB.
If you already own a Tablet S, however, you should be prompted to install the update as soon as you connect to Wi-Fi.