Ice Cream Sandwich headed to AT&T’s LG Nitro HD July 31st

Looks like another device will finally get some official Ice Cream Sandwich love finally. AT&T has recently announced that the LG Nitro HD will be receiving an Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update on July 31st. Along with the jump to ICS users are also going to see the new LG Optimus 3.0 UI. The Optimus 3.0 UI is pretty slick and should be a welcomed addition to the device. Don’t expect to see a nice little OTA message waiting for you when you wake up on the 31st though. Much like Samsung, LG likes to use their own PC software to update devices rather than push it out over-the-air. If you have a Nitro HD you might want to head to LG’s site and get the all the necessary tools installed now. Never hurts to be prepared. Take a quick read of the press release below for all the gritty details about what the update will bring to your device.

Beginning next Tuesday, AT&T customers who have an LG Nitroâ„¢ HD will be able to update their phone to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and will also have access to LG’s new Optimus 3.0 UI.

Optimus 3.0 is LG’s new user interface that lets Nitro HD customers unlock the phone by swiping  anywhere on the screen, allowing for additional display customization such as using your own photos as icons and shortcut images, and the addition of a “Download” category in the menu for easier organization.

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) simplifies common actions and includes a new typeface optimized for high-resolution screens to improve readability.

Customers can download the update by visiting www.lg.com/us/NitroHD-Upgrade from a personal computer and following the instructions on the site.

The most noticeable changes LG Nitro HD customers will see with this update are:

• New lock screen actions let you conveniently jump directly to a specific application without unlocking the homescreen.

• The redesigned Gallery App & Photo Editor makes it easier to manage, show, and share photos and videos than ever before.

• An updated home screen folder and favorites tray that lets you group your apps and shortcuts logically by simply dragging one onto another.

• Enhanced multitasking capabilities let you instantly navigate from one task to another by leveraging a list in the System Bar that includes thumbnail images of all recently used apps.  Just tap the thumbnail to resume using that app.

• Improved text input with an updated keyboard that supports faster text input and more accurate entries with better error correction and word suggestions.

• An app that helps you easily monitor your data usage.

• Face Unlock, a new screen-lock option that intelligently unlocks your device using facial recognition software.

Additionally, in the coming weeks we’ll be rolling out updates to the HTC One X and HTC Inspire that enhance performance and in the case of the Inspire, add AT&T Address Book, HTC Sense 3.0 and Task Manager.

We’ve got more ICS updates coming, so stay tuned for the latest!

Source: AT&T