Motorola ATRIX 2 gets Android 4.0 ICS update today

 

Today it’s been announced that AT&T users with a Motorola ATRIX 2 can now download Android 4.0 on their smartphones in an over the air update. This should help ATRIX 2 users get their devices caught up with some of the latest features Android has to offer. The update is available today, so users can start enjoying the awesome new features right away.

ATRIX 2 users will get access to a new browser that includes tabbed browsing, a desktop mode and offline reading. The ICS browser is fantastic, and it is a huge step up from the one previously installed on ATRIX 2 device. The update also includes Ice Cream Sandwich’s unlock features where users can open their phone directly to camera, text messaging or other apps.

Android 4.0 also helps users control their data usage, and let’s be honest, with AT&T being known for throttling users’ data, this is important. It has all kinds of charts that help users see exactly what they are using and manage it properly. The ATRIX 2 will also have access to the new People app, which greatly improves the contact screen.

To download the update over the air, ATRIX 2 users simply go to Settings > About Phone > System Update. From here, users can download the ICS and get access to all the awesome new features. This is yet another step in increasing install base of the newer Android OS, and that is always a good thing.

Device Specifications and Information

Device Info

Device Name : ATRIX 2

Manufactuer : Motorola

Carrier : AT&T

Announced Date : October 11, 2011

Release Date : October 16, 2011

Also Known As : Motorola Edison, Motorola MB 865

Display

• Screen Size : 4.3 Inch
• Resolution : 540x960
• Screen Type : NA

Dimension & Weight

• Height : 4.96 Inch
• Width : 2.59 Inch
• Depth : 0.40 Inch
• Weight : 147 Grams

Battery & Power

Battery Type:
• Lithium Ion

• Battery Capacity : 1785 mAh
• Talk Time : NA
• Stand By Time : 382 hours

Software

Android OS:
• 2.3.x

Audio Playback:
• AAC
• AAC+
• AMR
• MID
• MP3
• WAV
• WMA

Video Playback:
• 3GP
• MPEG-4 (MP4)
• WMV

Messaging:
• SMS
• MMS

Hardware

CPU : OMAP 4430

CPU Clock Speed : 1000 Mhz

Core : 2

Ram : 1000 MB

Internal Storage : 2.048 GB

Front Facing Camera :

Camera Resolution : 8 MP

External Storage:
• MicroSD
• MicroSDHC

Camera Features:
• Auto focus
• Flash

Sensors:
• Accelerometer
• Ambient light
• Proximity

QWERTY :

Cellular Network

Network Technology:
• GSM

GSM Band:
• 850
• 900
• 1800
• 1900

Device Connectivity

Wi-Fi:
• 802.11b
• 802.11g
• 802.11n

Bluetooth:
• Bluetooth 2.0

Location Features:
• Compass
• GPS
• Cellular location
• Wi-Fi location

FM Radio :

NFC :

Motorola ATRIX 2 gets Android 4.0 ICS update today
Dave LeClair
Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:25:18 GMT