Close on the heels of Samsung and HTC announcing their plans to roll out Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update to their smartphone lineup, LG too isn't far behind.
The company on its official Mobile Facebook account posted that it will begin offering the Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) OS upgrade for a range of its smartphones in the second and third quarters of 2012, which will be followed by a global roll out.
During the second quarter of 2012, LG plans to offer the new OS to smartphones including: Optimus LTE, Prada phone by LG 3.0, the LG Optimus 2X, the LG Optimus Sol, the LG my Touch Q and the LG Eclipse.
In the third quarter, LG Optimus 3D, LG Optimus Black, LG Optimus Big, LG Optimus Q2 and LG Optimus EX will get the upgrade. The company also announced that the exact start dates can vary by market, as each country can have different requirements, depending on the carrier and the smartphone model.
Last week, Samsung too announced that it will offer Android 4.0 update to its Galaxy smartphones and Galaxy Tab tablets as early as 2012. Samsung on its official blog had confirmed that the platform update for Galaxy S II and Galaxy Note will start in the first quarter of 2012, and other Galaxy devices will follow soon.
The Google's new Android 4.0 brings a complete redesigned user interface with improved multi-tasking, notifications, Wi-Fi hotspot, NFC support and a full Web browsing experience.
The OS also features a new People App which will let users browse pictures, messages and social network updates from friends, family and co-workers. The new OS also packs Face Unlock feature which uses facial recognition to unlock the smartphone.
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