Google Starts Testing Ice Cream Sandwich for Nexus S

The internal testing process has begun for the Ice Cream Sandwich update to the Nexus S according to several posts made to Google+ by Google employees. Googlers using the Nexus S are receiving an early build of Android 4.0 as an OTA update in order to evaluate its performance and test for any final bugs during daily use. The news is a good sign that Nexus S users who don’t work for Google should soon be receiving the update, though members of Google’s team were quick to point out that there are currently no final plans for a larger rollout of the software. The posts have since been removed, but initial word is that the build is looking pretty good. With a recent volume bug uncovered only after the launch of the Galaxy Nexus we expect Google to run over the OS update with a fine-tooth comb before giving it the final stamp of approval for the Nexus S.

There are some stable 3rd party releases, but if you’re waiting for the real deal, it’s not much longer now.

[via AndroidPolice]