Verizon has announced the Official Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus bringing it to software version IMM76K. The update is rolling out in phases really slow so if you haven’t received the OTA (over the air) update yet don’t worry you will get it soon. You can however manually install it as well if your rooted and not in the business of being patient which covers me as well.

There have been custom ROM’s for the device for a while now to get the Android OS to the version being pushed out in this update although this one is official. If you want to go from the leaked version of the earlier IMM30B ROM then you will need to flash your Galaxy Nexus back to the stock ICL53F ROM before running the OTA update. Otherwise you can wait for an update to the IMM30b ROM to show up somewhere which should not be too far off. If you are rooted running the stock ROM then all you have to do is update the device and be done.

For full instructions to update your Samsung Galaxy Nexus with the Official ROM while not running the stock setup visit XDA and read carefully. You will need to use the file for your device specifically. Any questions of concerns can be added here in the comments.

With Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich being almost a requirement now when looking for a new phone Samsung is letting us know what devices they will update with the popular current Android OS. Samsung has been slow with their Android 4.0 updates although they have released a list of devices that will get the update by carrier. The following are confirmed ICS updates to come although not all devices that will get the update may be listed.

AT&T Samsung Android Phones Getting Android 4.0 ICS:

• Galaxy S2 (SGH-i777)
• Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)
• Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
• Captivate Glide (SGH-i927)
• Nexus S (SGH-i9020A)
• Galaxy Tab 8.9 (SGH-i957)

Sprint Samsung Android Phones Getting Android 4.0 ICS:

• Galaxy S2
• the Epic 4G Touch (SPH-d710)

Verizon Samsung Android Devices Getting Android 4.0 ICS:

• Galaxy Tab 10.1 (SCH-i905)
• Galaxy Tab 7.7 (SCH-i815)
• Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus Wi-Fi (P6210)
• Galaxy Tab 8.9 Wi-Fi (P7310)
• Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi (P7510)

There has been no mention of T-Mobile updates although Samsung has stated that “We are in close communication with T-Mobile to ensure that eligible devices are upgraded to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich in the coming months and will provide updates as we have additional details to share.” We can assume such devices as their version of the Galaxy S2 will be getting the update although thats about all we can say for sure right now.

Source: Samsung

If you have an unlocked international GSM version of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and are regularly losing signal the fix is out. There is an OTA (over the air) update to your device bringing it to software build IMM761. Many users of the Galaxy Nexus have been reporting connectivity issues and this update resolves that issue.

There isn’t much else that we have had reported, there was also no change in the OS version, radio, or kernel so unless you have an issue with your signal you can just go about your business. If you do get the update please let us know if it actually does fix the signal and anything else you may notice.

Over the past few months we have seen Samsung file trademarks for three new Galaxy names to increase brand focus for their Galaxy series. The most recent three names registered by Samsung are the Galaxy Metrix, Galaxy Legend and Galaxy Velvet. Just because Samsung has registered the names does not mean they will ever use them although there is a good chance we could see at least one of the names used on a new device this year.

While Samsung has registered many names after the release of a device the three this time have not been seen on heard before. They resemble models that other manufacturers have released although now have the addition of the Galaxy trademark to make them a Samsung branded name. Who knows maybe these will be carrier specific names for the Galaxy S III, only time will tell.

Samsung has sent out the invitations to media for its Samsung Galaxy S III unveiling May 3rd. The unveiling event will be in London via the Samsung Unpacked 2012. While nothing specifies Galaxy S III it says “Next Galaxy” with the II out we can assume III is next. If you didn’t get invited you can view Samsung’s live stream during the event at facebook.com/samsungmobile.

During the event we will see the Galaxy S III although there will hopefully be a release date mentioned as well. With London being the event location we will assume Europe will get the primary launch followed by the US a bit after. We will keep you updated on the Galaxy S III after the event.

Sprint has put out an ad for their mobile controls that curiously shows what looks like a Samsung Galaxy Note in the ad. While we don’t have definitive information on a release of the Phone tablet hybrid on the “Now Network” you have to take this ad as a sign that they will be getting the popular device at some point soon.

This could be a marketing mishap or even a graphic designer that just happened to find an unbranded image of a Galaxy Note and figured it fit but those on the Sprint network can at least have the hope that it may hit the carrier in the coming months.

If you have a Samsung Infuse and have been patiently waiting for Android 2.3 Gingerbread on the powerful device your wait is finally over. The Infuse 4G had the update pushed an pulled quickly due to bugs once already and now all seems to be fixed. If your Samsung Infuse is still running the stock Froyo you can easily update the device now via Samsung Kies.

Samsung Infuse 4G Android 2.3.6 Update Features:

• Improved Copy and Paste functionality
• Redesigned Multi Touch Software Keyboard
• Download manager for long running HTTP downloads
• Improved power management and application control
• Notification Shade: “Flight Mode” added (“Silent” removed)
• New Fonts options added include Choco Cooky, Cool Jazz, Rosemary
• Keyboard Changes: Android Keyboard with Wider Spaced keys and Quick Keys at the top
• New Widgets: The name of the content provider will be listed on the widget list along with the widget name. Previously only the widget name was provided.
• New Widget: Traffic (Android) added to list of available widgets
• Menu Changes/New Apps: Downloads and Google Books added new, Promotional pre-load of Angry Birds removed.

Those of you with the Samsung Infuse that decide to go ahead and finally update to Gingerbread should be happy with the update. Please let us know how everything goes after you have tested the update.

CyanogenMod 9 is available for the Samsung Galaxy SII in the form of a CM9 nightly build. If you remember, there was recently a leaked version of the official Ice Cream Sandwich build available but if your interested in the CM9 version you can now get that as well.

CyanogenMod 9 is the fully custom Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ROM by CyanogenMod that is by far the most popular Android ROM development team there is. CM9 for the Samsung Galaxy S II is the complete Ice Cream Sandwich experience without TouchWiz getting in the way.

To download the CyanogenMod 9 Nightly build for the Samsung Galaxy S II follow the source link below. If you try it out let us know what you think and if you notice any issues.

Source: CyanogenMod

If you own a Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket and have been disappointed about not having an official Ice Cream Sandwich build on your device your wait is over. While the Android 4.0.3 update hasn’t been officially released it has been leaked and is fully functional. This update to your Galaxy S II Skyrocket is the official Samsung build and ready to be installed.

Install Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich on the Galaxy S II Skyrocket:

1. Download the Ice Cream Sandwich Firmware (Download Link)
2. Run the file you just downloaded to Odin with the firmware
3. Plug your USB into your PC but not your phone
4. Turn off your Galaxy S II Skyrocket
5. Turn your phone on while holding volume up and down and plug in the USB to phone
6. You should now be in download mode (if not repeat the last step)
7. Once in download mode let go of the volume buttons
8. You should now see “Added” within Odin on the PC (if not check your drivers)
9. Click start in Odin to flash UCALC4 on your Galaxy S II Skyrocket
10. Wait for flashing to complete and your phone to reboot
11. You should now have a message that says PASS with a green background.
12. Disconnect your phone from the PC and your done
13. Congrats your Samsung Galaxy SII Skyrocket is now running ICS

If for whatever reason Odin gets stuck or you get a FAIL message just disconnect from the PC, remove and put the battery back in, and repeat the process over again. As always we are in no way responsible for the use of these instructions although they have been tested and work very well. If you have any issues or questions please ask in the comments below.

The Samsung Galaxy Note has proven to be a very popular device. With this popularity people wonder where to find apps compatible with the S-Pen that comes along with the Galaxy Note. Since this phone tablet hybrid device has sold over 2 million units Samsung’s best interest was to create an app store specifically for the S-Pen device.

While the Google Play Android App store has many apps that are compatible with the S-Pen it can be frusterating to find ones designed for it. Samsung has made the process of finding these apps much easier within their “Samsung Apps Store”. The Samsung store will allow you so navigate the apps for your Galaxy Note so that you can find what your looking for and then redirects you to the Google Play store to complete the download process.

The Samsung app store has a category specifically for the S-Pen and associated devices and then lets you grind down to productivity, kids apps, art, etc. The Samsung App store is already on your Galaxy Note so get to it and have a stress free app download process.