[Motorola Droid RAZR] xoskele:
We have a great page that showcases many of the changes and improvements in Ice Cream Sandwich. Check it out here.

And here is a draft of the release notes...

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Software Upgrade for the DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX

Introduction

We are pleased to announce the new Android™ 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) software upgrade for the DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX. The software upgrade 6.16.211.XT912.Verizon.en.US includes numerous enhancements and improvements.

For more information about the upgrade, including helpful videos explaining the significant changes in the upgrade, visit www.motorola.com/IceCreamSandwich

For more information on Motorola updates and repairs, visit us at www.motorola.com/mydroidrazr .

Who Can Use This Release

ALL DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX users.

After downloading and installing the Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) software release, you will notice:

Enhancements:

New User Interface

Look and Feel

Updated colors, font, icons, and animations. Added adjustable text size.

Lockscreen

Enhanced lock screen to include quick access to dialer, text messaging, camera, and homescreen.

Folders

Added new home screen folders that let users group apps and shortcuts by dragging one onto another.

All Apps Screen

Updated All Apps screen to include access to both Apps and Widgets.

Notifications

Enhanced notifications window include access to settings menu and new swipe to dismiss functionality for individual notifications.

Settings

Reorganized and easier to navigate settings menu, including toggles for airplane mode, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth®.

Keyboard

Redesigned keyboard for faster input with improved error correction and word suggestion.

Improved Features

Email

Enhanced Email app with address auto-completion, quick response emails, and searching across folders and subfolders.

Camera

Improved the camera with time-lapse video, snapshots during video recording, ability to use volume keys as shutter button, updated zoom control look and feel, continuous focus with tap to autofocus, and flash-assisted low light focus.

Browser

Updated Browser app with faster page loading, bookmark sync with Chrome browser on a computer, and ability to view desktop version of web sites.

Voice Input

Upgraded voice input engine to allow for continuous dictation, pausing, and inclusion of punctuation.

Webtop

Updated webtop interface to an Android 4.0 tablet-like experience with key apps optimized for the resolution and screen size of external monitors.

New and Updated Apps

Added latest versions of Backup Assistant Plus, Video Calling, Verizon Apps Store, and Color.

New Features

Face Unlock

Added facial recognition technology for a new way to unlock the user’s phone.

People App

Replaced the contacts app with the new People app. Includes larger pictures and rich profile information.

Data Usage

Added new reporting and management tool to keep track of data usage and set limits.

Screenshot

Added capability to take screenshots by holding both the power and volume down keys for a few seconds.

Global Ready

Activated global voice and data capabilities. Check Verizon Wireless’s coverage and rates to determine whether Global Phone service is available at your destination.

Important Changes

Adobe® Flash®

Due to Adobe’s discontinuation of Flash development, Flash Player is no longer preloaded and is not available for download from Google Play to this device. Existing installations of Flash Player may or may not play Flash video properly. Alternatively, the new HTML5 standard is supported for Web video.

Social Networking

Social Status widget and the Social Networking Apps & Widgets have been removed in favor of 3rd party apps and widgets available from Google Play. Some 3rd party social networking apps and widgets may be preloaded with this upgrade.

Widgets

News/RSS Feed, Date & Time, IM Presence, Airplane Toggle, Bluetooth Toggle, GPS, Toggle, and Wi-Fi Toggle widgets have been removed. Other preloaded widgets, settings options, and 3rd party downloadable widgets are available as alternatives.

Universal Inbox

Universal Inbox app has been removed with the Email app allowing consolidation of messages from various email accounts.

Fixes

VZ Navigator®

Updated app to improve stability at the “Getting Route” screen.

Text Messages

Reduced instances of receiving duplicate text messages.

Ringtones

Enabled proper saving of MMS ringtones.

Bluetooth®

Reduced Bluetooth disconnects. Improved audio when listening to music through a Bluetooth headset.

4G Connectivity

Reduced instances of dropping down to a 3G connection while in a 4G LTE service area.

Stability

Improved device stability and reduced dropped calls.

Google Play

Improved stability of Google Play app.icls.n a 4G LTE service area.video properly.

Instructions for installing the software

NOTE: You cannot downgrade back to Android 2.3(Gingerbread) software after this upgrade.

For a successful installation, we recommend installing this update when the battery in your phone is at least 50% charged and you are connected to a Wi-Fi network.

If you have received a notification message for this update:

Select "Download".

After the software is downloaded, select "Install now".

After the software is installed, your phone will re-start automatically.

Your phone is now updated with 6.16.211.XT912.Verizon.en.US software.

If you have not received a notification message for this update:

Select the Settings icon in the apps menu.

Select "About phone".

Select "System updates".

Select "Download". After the software is downloaded, select "Install".

After the software is installed, your phone will re-start automatically.

Your phone is now updated 6.16.211.XT912.Verizon.en.US software.

Additional Information

There is no charge for this upgrade other than the usual data connection charges. Subject to change without notice. If you have difficulty with this upgrade, visit us at http://www.motorola.com/mydroidrazr

Certain features, services and applications are network dependent and may not be available in all areas; additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply. Specific functionality and features with each software version of Android may vary. Contact your service provider for details.

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