Android Honeycomb which was unveiled especially for tablets is now out of fashion due to the glorious Ice Cream Sandwich. Android tablets have started getting the ICS refresh with Sony Tablet S being one of the first tablets that jump to ICS bandwagon back in April. Good news is that Sony Tablet S  is updated to Android 4.0.3 and its bro, Sony Tablet P is also getting Android 4.0.3 treatment but in select markets only, for the time being.

The Android 4.0.3 brings lots of new features and improvements for the tablet particularly the new UI, ‘drop and drag’ gestures to create folders, improved web browser, ability to access content from a full-sized SD card, “Small Apps” update that keeps your functions on top of the screen, enhanced editing features in camera and a variety of Slideshow Templates.

Besides upgrading the OS to Android 4.0.3 and all such features, you will get a Super Stardust game for free.

Press Release

Sony Tablet keeps evolving with Android 4.0.3

21 May 2012

Latest update teams operating system enhancements with unique new features and apps from Sony

• Streamlined user interface, with drag & drop folder creation, improved multi-tasking and browser
• Updated features by Sony, including direct access to full-sized SD card, always-on ‘Small Apps’ and enhanced photo viewing options

Sony Tablet™ is evolving to give you an even speedier, more satisfying multimedia experience.

Available in Europe by the end of May as a free update for all Sony Tablet users, latest Android Version 4.0.3 (also known as Ice Cream Sandwich) brings many new features and operating system enhancements to Sony Tablet S and Tablet P models. Alongside a major user interface overhaul, the update includes a number of new Sony-unique apps and functionality.

Android 4.0.3 brings an even more intuitive, consistent feel to the Sony Tablet experience. Now it’s easy to create folders on your Workspace with simple drag and drop gestures. Recently-used apps can be dismissed with a swipe, avoiding multiple apps running unnecessarily in the background. A more responsive browser lets you toggle instantly between desktop- and mobile-optimised web sites. Pages can also be saved for offline reading at leisure when you’re away from a wireless connection.

Unique apps and enhanced features from Sony

On top of all the enhancements provided by Android 4.0.3, unique additions by Sony further personalise your multimedia user experience.

Sony Tablet S users can now directly access and view content stored on removable full-sized SD card. This makes Sony Tablet an even more attractive choice for viewing photos and video clips shot on a digital camera or camcorder. Just slip your camera’s SD card into Sony Tablet and enjoy on the detail-packed touchscreen – or store and share online with PlayMemories, the cloud-based service from Sony (NB: PlayMemories Online is available in the UK, France and Germany).

Frequently used functions are kept in easy reach with a new
All Sony Tablet owners will be automatically notified and offered the option to upgrade their operating system to Android Version 4.0.3.

Source: Sony