Most Android smartphone owners are eager to get the latest OS updates for their device. HTC is no exception with its wide range of smartphones that come with decent specs that’s capable of running the latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

With speculation and unofficial announcements flying around, HTC has published a full schedule which sets the record straight on their commitment to upgrade its current and past models. So far we have seen several models being upgraded including the HTC Sensation XE. The Android 4.0 upgrade comes with its HTC Sense 3.6.

Next in line will be the HTC Incredible S, EVO 3D, Desire S & Rhyme which is scheduled for June/July. Surprisingly, the granddaddy HTC Desire HD is still included with roll out expected in July-August.

Unfortunately not all devices are listed especially the lower end HTC Wildfire S, Chacha, Salsa and Explorer. Even their 7″ tablet HTC Flyer is not listed as well.

Head over to HTC’s blog to check out your device’s roll out timelines.

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DiGi is throwing additional savings in the form of monthly rebates for those that purchase a new device with 24 months contract of DG Smart Plan 68 or Smart Plan 88.

The first promotion offers 1 year rebate of RM15/month if you sign up for a Samsung Galaxy Note, Galaxy S II and Galaxy Tab 7.7 on contract. This gives additional savings of RM180 on top of the RM5/month rebate if you opt for auto billing. This offer only available at both DiGi centres and their online store. The promotion is only valid from now until 30th June.

The next offer is 1 year rebate of RM10/month which gives a savings of RM120. This covers a wider selection of devices below:

• iPhone 4S
• HTC One X
• HTC One V
• HTC Sensation XL
• Sony Xperia S
• Samsung Galaxy Nexus
• Samsung Galaxy W
• Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus
• BlackBerry Torch 9810
• BlackBerry Bold 9900
• BlackBerry Curve 9360
• Nokia Lumia 800

The offer is available thru DiGi Online Store and is valid until 31st of May.

For more information, head over to DiGi’s Smart Plan promo.

It was just yesterday that we reported about the HTC Sensation XE getting Ice Cream Sandwich. Today, we’ve been getting reports from readers that the update is available for the HTC Sensation as well.

To get Ice Cream Sandwich on your Sensation, go to “Menu”, then “Settings”, then Software Updates”. Like the one on the Sensation XE, you’ll get the update HTC Sense 3.6 UI skin as well. The update is nearly 300MB big, so WiFi connectivity is always a good idea to ensure a smooth and speedy update.

In mid-March, HTC revealed a list of devices that will be getting the latest Android OS, the one’s relevant to Malaysia are:

HTC Desire S
HTC Desire HD
HTC EVO 3D
HTC Incredible S
HTC Sensation
HTC Sensation XL
HTC Sensation XE
HTC Rhyme

We know now that updates for the Sensation and Sensation XE are available. It’s pretty safe to assume that ICS firmware update for the rest of the devices on the list should be available very soon, if not now.

If you’re using any of the devices listed above and have updated to ICS (official version through legit means), please do let us know so we can share the info with the rest of the readers.

Thanks everyone for sending this in!

HTC has finally put up a list of smart phones on their official blog which will be getting Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update. This gives more assurance of the software upgrade roll out and from the looks of it they are on tract.

A few days back, they have started rolling out the upgrade for HTC Sensation XE users and HTC Sensation XL users are expected to get it shortly.

The models listed are:

• DROID Incredible 2 by HTC
• HTC Amaze 4G
• HTC Desire S
• HTC Desire HD
• HTC EVO 3D
• HTC EVO Design 4G
• HTC Incredible S
• HTC Sensation
• HTC Sensation XL
• HTC Sensation 4G
• HTC Sensation XE
• HTC Raider
• HTC Rezound
• HTC Rhyme
• HTC Thunderbolt
• HTC Vivid

The list hasn’t change much from earlier announcement but they have now included HTC Rhyme. So far they are on track for March roll out for the HTC Sensation models but they didn’t provide any dates for the rest. Let’s hope it gets rolled out soon.

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HTC users will have something to cheer very soon as they have announced its Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update roll out availability by end of March 2012. In addition, HTC has also extended the number of devices getting the update but they will be rolled out much later in the year. The devices that have been confirmed by HTC so far are:

By end March 2012:

• HTC Sensation
• HTC Sensation 4G
• HTC Sensation XE
• HTC Sensation XL

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UPDATE: HTC Malaysia has removed their post on the Ice Cream Sandwich update from their wall. Could this mean that the roll out is being postponed? CORRECTION: Models earlier reported is HTC Sensation & Sensation XE, not XL.

Good news to HTC owners. Well, to the ones with HTC Sensation and Sensation XE at least.

HTC Malaysia via its Facebook page announced that the two devices should be receiving Ice Cream Sandwich update by February. The update also brings HTC’s latest Sense 3.5 UI skin.

No word on when other HTC devices will get the bump to ICS but HTC says they will update users when they have more info.

And that’s pretty much it.

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DiGi is cranking up the beats by offering Beats Solo headphones for the first 5 customers that order the HTC Sensation XL from their online store. Normally out of the box, the Sensation XL is bundled with in-ear urBeats and the Beats Solo is an on-Ear headphone with a RM1030 price tag.

According to the T&Cs, the campaign will run until 11.59PM on 8th January so that’s 4 days to go. The 5 eligible subscribers are picked based on the first 5 that successfully purchased the HTC Sensation XL from the online store each day. Winners will be contacted by email in the next working day and the Beats Solo headphone will be shipped together with your Sensation XL order.

The Sensation XL which is sold RM2099 outright is offered as low as RM1399 with 24 months contract on DG Smart Plan 68. To recap on the specs, it comes with a large 4.7″ 800×480 display, 1.5GHz single core processor, 768MB RAM, 8MP Camera and a generous 16GB of storage.

For more information, head over to DiGi’s website.

The HTC Sensation XL goes on sale today, no surprises there. DiGi is offering the device with its DG Smart Plan package for as low as RM1,399, no surprises there either. What is a surprise is the device’s pricing. At RM2,099, the HTC Sensation is spec-for-spec, too expensive.

For RM2,099 outright, you get 4.7-inch 800×480 pixel Android Gingerbread device with a single-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm processor with 768MB RAM. Of course there’s 16GB of internal storage, an 8MP rear camera with 720p HD video recording and a 1.3MP front camera as well.

But to price the HTC Sensation XL above the Motorola RAZR at RM1,999 and the Samsung Galaxy S II at RM1,899 and even the Samsung Galaxy Note at RM2,299 — all of which have faster processors, more RAM and shoot 1080p videos — will greatly affect the appeal of the device. HTC is banking on the Beats Audio technology for the premium pricing but how much emphasis do you place on sound quality over overall performance?

Update: We forgot to mention the HTC Sensation XE. At RM1,999 outright the Sensation XE brings a 1.5GHz dual-core processor with 768MB RAM, 1,730mAh battery and a 4.3-inch Super LCD Gorilla Glass display pushing 540×960 pixel resolution. You also get an 8MP rear camera that shoots 1080p videos, and you get the Beats audio feature as well. So what is the point of this lower specced yet more expensive Sensation XL then?

Also, how much better is the sound quality of the Sensation XL compared to the cheaper but more powerful dual-core devices? We’re no audiophiles but we’re guessing not by much. If given the choice we’d go for the more powerful dual-core devices that with the 720p HD displays and additional RAM. Better yet, we’d wait a little longer to find out how much the Galaxy Nexus is going to cost and maybe just get that.

Beats and HTC fans, the HTC Sensation XL is here and it goes on sale tomorrow. Cubic Platforms at Sunway Giza, Kota Damansara is the place to be if you want to get your hands on one. You can get one with DiGi’s SmartPlan as well though we don’t have full details at the moment but expect it to surface soon.

Other resellers are prepping to sell the HTC Sensation XL as well. IMCC has already put up a placeholder on its website saying the device is “coming soon” and we assume official HTC outlets will carry the device starting from tomorrow as well.

The HTC Sensation XL is a mid-range 4.7-inch 800×480 pixel Android Gingerbread device powered by a single-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm processor with 768MB RAM. There’s 16GB of internal storage, an 8MP rear camera with 720p HD video recording and a 1.3MP front camera as well. What makes the Sensation XL special is the inclusion of Beats Audio technology which should make the device a shoe-in for users who like their music mobile and in high fidelity.

Like the Sensation XE, the Sensation XL will come bundled with a set of iBeats headphones (which HTC are calling upbeats) in the box. The headphones are designed to make the most out of the Beats Audio technology integrated in the device. There will also be a “special edition” HTC Sensation XL, which comes with a pair of wireless Beats Solo headphones. We’re not sure if this version will come to Malaysia.

So who’s getting one tomorrow?

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Headsup HTC fans, we heard through the grapevine that the HTC Sensation XL is coming to Malaysia and it will be with DiGi, and that the launch is happening very soon. We don’t have any information beyond that but we will be around when the pricing and plans are revealed, so keep it locked on.

The HTC Sensation XL brings a single-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm processor with 768MB RAM, 16GB of internal storage, a 4.7-inch 800×480 pixel display, HSPA connectivity, an 8MP rear camera with 720p HD video recording and a 1.3MP front camera plus a 1,600mAh battery in addition to Beat Audio technology. The Sensation XL runs Android Gingerbread with Sense 3.5.

Like the Sensation XE, the Sensation XL will come bundled with a set of iBeats headphones (which HTC are calling upbeats) in the box. The headphones are designed to make the most out of the Beats Audio technology integrated in the device. There will also be a “special edition” HTC Sensation XL, which comes with a pair of wireless Beats Solo headphones. We’re not sure if this version will come to Malaysia.