SGNote ICS Update: Power Button

Here is a small update that makes life easier:
1. Restart.
We all know once Android smartphpne has been running for several days, the memory ran out since some applications hog memory like there's no tomorrow. It is part of the risk of having multitasking smartphones. Now woth ICS update, they gave a Restart option when you press and hold power button. That makes my life easier.



Now, if only someone can make a reliable Restart Scheduler app, my life will be more complete.

2. Notification of Power Off

Regardless how good Gingerbread is, small things like how do you know when the phone is really off after you Power it down, do bugs me from time to time reqiiring me to rely on the LED light from the soft buttons to go off. Now, once the phone almost go off, it vibrates. That's it. How easy can that small, itsy bitsy, little thing makes life easier.

Enjoy the upgrade.

SGNOTE ICS Update: Contacts

At first glance, there is only minor change. You can immediately see that the fonts used are slightly smaller and rather centered. However, underneath there are several major improvements. Samsung makes sure you noticed it by showing a tutorial popup the first time you open your Contacts after upgrading.

1. Easier acces to call or SMS.

By touch and hold the name that you want to call or sms, you can immediately call or SMS the person by:
- Swiping the name to the left to make the call.
- Swiping the name to the right to send SMS.

2. Shortcuts on Menu.

It used to be that several functions are buried in 1 or 2 layers of menu selections. Now, they are on first layer for easy access.

Have fun exploring. If you find other new features, give me a buzz. See you on next exploration.

Samsung Galaxy NoTe ICS Upgrade has FINALLY Arrived!!

The long waited upgrade to the mighty smartphone SGNote to ICS has finally arrived. As promised by Samsung, it includes the S Premium package.



I have just received the upgrade yesterday, which is a 300+ MB package, a tip: use a stable wifi connection. I'm still exploring the newer syatem. I will post the updates later on.

So far, here are things I have found new or improved:
- Improved Interface
- New S Note, the promised Samsung Premium App
- New Task Manager
- Improved Settings
- New Data Usage feature
- Improved battery icon on notification bar with percentage
- Improved notification
- Improved Power Bar on notification
- and more to come.

So hold your horses, I'll be back.