Nearly a Quarter of Androids Now Run ICS and Two Other Stories You Need to Know

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Nearly a Quarter of Androids Now Run ICS and Two Other Stories You Need to Know
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Android Ice Cream Sandwich Now Powering 23.7% of All Android Devices

According to the latest report from Android Developers, Android 4.0 or Ice Cream Sandwich is now running on 23.7% of all Android devices.

Android 2.3 or Gingerbread is still very dominant with a 55.5%, while 12.9% of Androids are powered by the now ancient 2.2 or Froyo. The latest and greatest of Android versions, 4.1 or Jelly Bean, is present on only 1.8% of devices.

HTC Launches HTC One X+, Promises Sense 4+ Update for One X and One S

HTC has refreshed its flagship Android device, the One X, with the almost-identical looking HTC One X+. The new flagship packs a lot more power, though, with an upgraded processor, more storage and a bigger battery.

Furthermore, the company has announced that both the HTC One X and One S will receive an upgrade to Android 4.1 and Sense 4+ sometime in October.

Samsung Goes After Apple's iPhone 5

Samsung has sued Apple for infringing on its patents with its iPhone 5 smartphone.

“We have little choice but to take the steps necessary to protect our innovations and intellectual property rights,” Samsung said in a statement.

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