Five free apps optimized for Android 4.0
Meanwhile, if you're still waiting for your handset to get an update, be sure to refer to our comprehensive list of smartphones that will be getting ICS. Also, with the Mobile World Congress just round the corner, be sure to check back for announcements of new Android 4.0 devices at the tradeshow.
| 1. Chrome Beta | |
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The just-announced browser relies on the hardware acceleration only available in ICS devices, but you get a much smoother and faster browsing experience. Chrome Beta can also synchronize your personal bookmarks and URLs with your desktop browser. Similar to Apple and Microsoft's mobile browsers, Chrome does not support Adobe's Flash player (though you can still use the default Android browser if you need to access Flash content). |
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| 2. Dropbox | |
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Apart from changing the UI to better fit the Android 4.0 theme, the cloud storage company has added plenty of new features including file renaming and bulk uploads. You can now also "favorite" a file for offline access. |
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| 3. Foursquare | |
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The latest update to the social networking check-in app adds Android Beam support, and lets you share lists and venues with other handsets that have ICS and NFC. It has also been speculated that the addition of NFC support could mean that mobile payments can be done from the app in an upcoming update. |
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| 4. Google Reader | |
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If all you need is a simple RSS feed reader, then the Google Reader app should be just the thing. The search giant has updated its mobile app to better fit the Ice Cream Sandwich theme and has also added widgets for the operating system. |
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| 5. MX Video Player | |
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Want a video player for your smartphone that looks like it's meant to be a part of your Android 4.0 interface? Look no further than the MX Video Player. Besides a recent UI overhaul for ICS, MX Video Player supports multi-core decoding to take advantage of the more powerful processors found on newer smartphones. |
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About the author
Aloysius Low is a Senior Writer at CNET Asia and covers all things mobile. A former World of Warcraft addict, he now dabbles in social media to stave off the withdrawal symptoms. As a lover of all things furry, he's also the unfortunate slave/minion of two adorable cats.
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