Ice Cream Sandwich update now available for your ARCHOS G9 Tablet

In addition to gaining all the wonders of ICS, ARCHOS has a few special add-ons included. Including full 1080p video playback support for most codecs with descriptions and subtitles automatically downloaded for you. DLNA support and 3D video support for MKV3D files. They have updated their file manager and offers drag and drop support, Ethernet USB dongle support and the ARCHOS remote application, which lets you control your tablet via any other Android powered device.

Sounds like a pretty great update to us! Those of you with a G9 will notice an “A” located in lower right hand corner of the device when the update is available.

Full press release below –

Over-the-air updates begin rolling out worldwide today Denver, CO – (March 8, 2012) – ARCHOS, an award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, has released the latest version of the AndroidTM platform for its G9 tablet range – Android 4.0.3 also known as “Ice Cream Sandwich.”Starting today, the over-the-air (OTA) upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich will begin rolling out to G9 owner’s worldwide. Just look for the notification “A” in the lower right hand corner of your device – click it, download it and begin your Ice Cream Sandwich experience.Android 4.0 builds on the things people love most about Android — faster web browsing, easy multitasking, rich notifications, customizable home screens, resizable widgets, and enhanced social media integration. In addition, Ice Cream Sandwich adds powerful new ways of communicating and sharing with improved text input and spell checking, a dynamic voice input engine, enhanced imaging capabilities and a redesigned Gallery app with photo editor.Unique ARCHOS add-ons for Ice Cream Sandwich include full 1080p support for most video codecs, movies and TV shows description and subtitles automatic download, wireless content sharing between your device and any computer or DNLA compatible TV’  and 3D video support for MKV3D files. Additional features include an optimized File Manager with full drag and drop support, Ethernet USB dongle support and the ARCHOS remote control application that allows your tablet to be controlled by any Android device.With full Google certification, the ARCHOS G9 range will continue to benefit from all the GoogleTMApps (GmailTM, Google MapsTM, Google TalkTM, etc.) and full access to the Android MarketTM with over 450,000 apps.For additional details of regarding the ARCHOS Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade, please download the update fact sheet.For more information about the G9 tablets and ARCHOS full product range visit ARCHOS online.

About ARCHOS Archos, pioneer in the portable audio and video player market, and now specializing in Android tablets, has repeatedly revolutionized the market for consumer electronics since 1988. Today, ARCHOS offers Android Tablets, Tablet PCs and MP3/MP4 players. In 2000, ARCHOS launched the Jukebox 6000, the first MP3 player combined with a hard disk. Then in 2003 ARCHOS introduced the first portable multimedia players with TV recording. In 2006 Wi-Fi is implemented and then touch screens in 2007. In 2008, Archos launched the first generation Internet Tablets, and then the first ever Android powered tablets in 2009. ARCHOS has offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. ARCHOS is quoted on Compartment B of Eurolist, Euronext Paris, ISIN Code FR0000182479. Website: www.archos.com. Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ARCHOS.EntertainmentYourWay Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/ARCHOS_US Android, Google, Gmail, Google Maps, Google Talk, and Android Market are trademarks of Google Inc.