This Week In Smartphone Software Updates: Telstra, Optus, Vodafone


Wondering when the sweet new versions of Android will land on your device? You’re in luck: each week, Gizmodo Australia will take you through all of the handset updates currently being tested on Australian networks like Vodafone, Telstra and Optus, and tell you when you can expect them on your device.

Vodafone

Sony Xperia Sola — Android 4.0.4 (Maintenance release) update is currently being prepared by Sony.

Sony Xperia S — Android 4.0.4 (Maintenance release) update is currently being prepared by Sony.

HTC One X — Android 4.1.1 has passed first round testing, two more rounds to go.

BlackBerry Bold 9900 — OS 7.1 Maintenance Release currently in OTA testing.

BlackBerry Curve 9360 — OS 7.1 Bundle 2039 currently in OTA testing.

Samsung Galaxy Ace — Android 2.3.6 Maintenance Release being prepared for submission by Samsung.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 — Android 4.0.4 Maintenance Release now available.

Samsung Galaxy S III — Android 4.1.1 passed second-stage tests. Final review now underway.

Nokia N8 — Symbian Belle Refresh testing complete, awaiting feedback from Nokia.

Nokia C7 — Symbian Belle Refresh testing complete, awaiting feedback from Nokia.

Nokia E6 — Symbian Belle Refresh testing complete, awaiting feedback from Nokia.

Nokia E7 — Symbian Belle Refresh testing complete, awaiting feedback from Nokia.

Telstra

Samsung Galaxy S III — Android 4.1 update expected to be completed, approved and ready for distribution today. Distribution will officially commence in 10 days.

HTC One S — Android Jelly Bean 4.1 submission delayed until mid-November.

HTC One XL — Android Jelly Bean 4.1 submission delayed until mid-November.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus — Android Jelly Bean 4.1 submission delayed by Samsung.

Optus

No Updates


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