Samsung has given in sneak preview into some of its devices that will receive updates to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich in 2012. They are:

• Galaxy S II
• Galaxy S II LTE

It’s been a while since we have seen a Froyo-powered device launch, but that doesn’t mean that we should immediately write it off by any means. Samsung has brought the DoubleTime to the table with a new form factor, and for its intended purpose it does quite well. With the flip up QWERTY keyboard it is rather easy to tell that this device is aimed towards those who will be using it for heavy messaging, likely the teen crowd. Sure, most devices are launching with Gingerbread, and now we are starting to see Ice Cream Sandwich devices rolling out, but the Samsung DoubleTime performs quite well with Froyo.

If you’re rocking a Samsung Gem and have been feeling rather left out of the update loop, now is your time to shine. Samsung has made available for download the EH17 software update that serves to correct some ghosts in the machine if you will. Changes include:

When you look at the landscape for Android devices you’ll instantly notice choices with QWERTY keyboards are very few and far between. Samsung is hoping to corner in on some those wanting a keyboard device and the Samsung Galaxy S Glide is their latest effort. With a 4-inch Super AMOLED display, 1.2GHz processor and an 8MP camera on the back all powered by Android 2.3 Gingerbread they have my interest. The Samsung Galaxy S Glide doesn’t have any price points slated as of yet but it is expected on Rogers in time for holiday shopping.

Google Wallet has finally arrived on Sprint’s Nexus S 4G in the form of an OTA update rolling out now. Samsung says that software version GWK74, which contains some security fixes along with Wallet, is pushing to users sporting the latest software build (GRJ90). If you’re a few updates behind, you’ll have to try to pull this one manually, as you probaby won’t receive a notification. Sit tight if you’re not seeing it yet, and sing out below when it hits. 

Google Wallet has finally arrived on Sprint’s Nexus S 4G in the form of an OTA update rolling out now. Samsung says that software version GWK74, which contains some security fixes along with Wallet, is pushing to users sporting the latest software build (GRJ90). If you’re a few updates behind, you’ll have to try to pull this one manually, as you probaby won’t receive a notification. Sit tight if you’re not seeing it yet, and sing out below when it hits. 

Sitting up nights worried that Samsung might hop on the webOS bandwagon and ditch Android? There’s about as much chance of that happening as there is of people properly capitalizing webOS. Samsung Electronics Co. CEO Choi Gee Sung apparently said as much this week at IFA, telling reporters “It’s not right that acquiring an operating system is becoming a fashion.” The Korean manufacturer had been named as a possible licensee of webOS since late June — long before HP officially started the knife downward.