At 10AM Hong Kong Time, Google and Samsung are set to make some big announcements including the anticipated revelation of the latest Android OS named Ice Cream Sandwich as well as a big announcement from Samsung, reportedly to reveal their latest Nexus phone.  Stay tuned for a play by play right here.

• Android beam shares content instantly by touching two phones together. Share maps, websites, photos etc. instantly.
• Instead of turning down a phone call, you can set up quick responses for more human sounding replies.
• Email and other apps are integrated with each other.
• Shows more than names and numbers.  Includes all social networking updates.
• Photo grid of most contacted people.
• People app is an evolution of contacts.
• Video supports 1080p continuous focus time lapse and video snapshots.
• Panorama pictures are made easy with new software built in to camera app.
• Gallery has been updated to show larger photos in a magazine style layout.
• New photo editing tools included.
• Zero shutter lag.
• Zoom and focus anywhere on the screen and facial recognition.
• Photos app includes instant camera availability and sharing capabilities.
• App usage tracking gives users the power to see how their apps are being used.
• Data usage setting is viewable in chart form.  Warnings can be set for set data plans.  Limits can also be set to prevent over usage.
• All core apps have been updated.
• Calendar is cleaner and easier to navigate.
• Offline search capability added for 30 days of email.
• Supports simple name support rather than having to type in email.
• Gmail features multiple email selection to perform actions (like move or delete).
• new incognito mode supported.
• Ability to save any page offline for later use.
• Automatically syncs with chrome on the desktop.
• Browser can request desktop version of any site
• Features in the core browser include tab browsing supporting 16 tabs.
• Unlocking phone with your face.
• Talk to type feature is now instant.
• On screen keyboard updated with spelk check, cut, copy and paste
• Notifications are updated with images and remove individual notifications as needed
• Screen shot capability with easy button press.
• Favourites tray at the bottom is now customizable.
• Folders support to organize apps on the home screen.  Supports drag and drop functionality.
• All buttons are virtual. No physical buttons necessary.
• Roboto typface used for new OS.
• Focus shifts to the new Android 4.0.
• November release date globally.
• Camera features low lage and fast shutter speed supporting HD images.
• Hyperskin on back for softness non slip surface.
• Features curved edges and 4.29mm bezel.
• 0.01ms response time.
• Supports 1280×720 resolution.
• Utilizes a 4.65 Super AMOLED screen has high contrast ratio and low power consumption.
• Features a 1.2GHz dual core processor.
• Will support LTE and HSPA+ depending on market.
• Officially named the Galaxy Nexus, pictures to follow.
• Next generation Nexus Phone focusing on simplicity, beauty, and going beyond “smart” with cloud integration.
• Andy Newman is introduced.
• Set to unveil the first ICS smart phone using dual processor and AMOLED.
• Samsung’s J.K. Shin begins the proceedings.

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