While we’re not going to be terribly surprised by HTC’s newest blog post, we applaud them for continuing to keep us in loop for their current Ice Cream Sandwich rollout timetables. As expected, the HTC Sensation and Sensation XE are the first to receive the update, which has already begun rolling out. This means that the HTC Sensation 4G, T-Mobile’s very own device is up next. In HTC’s own words, the Sensation 4G “…will soon follow” the Sensation and Sensation XE.
It was back on February 9th that HTC took to their Facebook page and announced the HTC Sensation line would be the first to receive the ICS upgrade, with a end of March timetable. That gives HTC over two weeks to continue rolling out the update and start sending it to HTC Sensation 4G devices. If you’ve yourself a Sensation 4G, I’d keep an eye out for an update as March continues. HTC Amaze 4G owners should fret not, you’re still on the schedule for ICS, but no timetable has been provided for devices outside of the Sensation line.
The full text of HTC’s blog post:
Few innovations have improved upon ice cream as much putting it between two cookies and making a sandwich. Which is why we all want Ice Cream Sandwich! Ok, that’s not the real reason, but we’re all excited about Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, coming to HTC.
Here’s the scoop. The following HTC devices are confirmed to get a tasty treat of Ice Cream Sandwich:
- DROID Incredible 2 by HTC
- HTC Amaze 4G
- HTC Desire S
- HTC Desire HD
- HTC EVO 3D
- HTC EVO Design 4G
- HTC Incredible S
- HTC Sensation
- HTC Sensation XL
- HTC Sensation 4G
- HTC Sensation XE
- HTC Raider
- HTC Rezound
- HTC Rhyme
- HTC Thunderbolt
- HTC Vivid
As for timing, HTC is in the early stages of rolling out Android 4.0 for the HTC Sensation and HTC Sensation XE and upgrades will be more widely available in the next few weeks. The update for the HTC Sensation 4G and HTC Sensation XL will follow. Please note, once HTC start pushing out updates it will take time for all carriers in each country to get the update. We are working closely with our carrier partners to nail down update schedules for our other smartphones and will have more to share very soon.
Darren Krape,
Global Community Manager