There is an element of self-pity there, of course: many blue-collar workers have a better claim to disposable-android status.

ECONOMIST: The end of self-pity

Your Android apps, the status bar, ICS email UI and even widgets are all here.

ENGADGET: Motorola ICS UI review: this isn't the Blur we used to know

's Android software and present Facebook status updates, messages and other content on the home screen, rather than making the user fire up Facebook's app.

NPR: Facebook Barges Into Google Turf With Home

To be frank, my favorite notification method implemented on any mobile OS is the status bar on Android, mainly because it's easily accessible and navigable the vast majority of the time (it gets hidden in certain apps).

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Mobile Devices: Use your iPhone, iPad or Cisco Cius Android device to start video conference calls, post your status, or stay informed through activity streams.

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