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Google has taken the stage in Hong Kong to make the next version of Android OS, nicknamed Ice Cream Sandwich, a thing of reality. Better known as Android 4.0 appears to offer a massive redesign to the user interface and adds a plethora of new features. So here's what's new: first, we're seeing a new notification menu, as well as the ability to take native screenshots, a modern typeface dubbed "Roboto," and an improved task manager. ICS also includes a fancy unlocking method called "Face Unlock," which uses facial recognition to ensure strangers can't use your phone without permission.
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