In November 2011, HTC introduced the second Sensation with Beats; this is the HTC Sensation XL. This very model made music lovers and geeks alike fall in love with a pocketable Android music phone. The phone originally shipped with Android version 2.3, also known as Gingerbread (with the combination of Sense UI 3.5). With the release of the latest Android OS (Ice Cream Sandwich or Android 4.0), will this phone be able to run this now famous OS? The answer is a big YES. Release dates for different countries may not be the same as some will receive it in March and others at a later date. But one thing is for sure, this music phone from HTC will definitely get the Android OS update.
So what can you expect from the Ice Cream Sandwich? The answer is a refined and evolved user interface. If you enjoyed the Sensation XL with Gingerbread, you’ll be surprised when this latest Android operating system comes to your beloved phone.
The latest Android OS will show you the true power of Android. It will make ordinary actions more visible and lively than ever before. In addition, you will be able to navigate the Sensation XL with the simplest and most innovative gestures. In a nutshell, this will make your life easier.
With the latest operating system, you can enjoy new actions on the lock screen. You can unlock the phone without actually unlocking it. You can easily switch from your phone’s lock screen to your phone’s camera. You can also check your messages even if your phone is locked. In fact, you can get things done faster with the new feature that you will get with this phone.
If that’s not enough, this new operating system will let you manage your recent apps, notifications, and browser tabs with just a simple swipe gesture. Yes, it is that easy with this new Android operating system. No more clicking or ticking a couple of buttons just to dismiss a task or notifications.
If unlocking the phone without actually unlocking it surprised you, then wait until I tell you about face unlock. Yes, this is another feature that you will get from the Ice Cream Sandwich. In fact, this is a new way to secure your phone. This is also the best way to personalize your phone. With Face Unlock, you, as the owner of the phone, are authorized to unlock it. All you have to do is look at the phone’s front camera and you’re good to go.
There are so many other things you’ll enjoy with the most powerful Android operating system yet. And you will also enjoy this on your HTC Sensation XL soon.
