Xperia arc and neo get the Android 4.0 treatment, Sony makes good on its upgrade plans

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Sony's been pretty forthcoming about its [Ice Cream Sandwich rollout][3], informing users of certain instabilities (see: [Xperia Play][4]) and mostly abiding by its [planned upgrade schedule][5]. In line with its announcement from last week regarding second round refreshes, [Xperia arc][6] and [neo][7] handsets have now begun to receive that Android 4.0.4 update, no doubt delighting owners and invoking the ire of their Gingerbread-toting friends. It's a rare moment of reversal that should see owners of those two elder devices from a bygone SE-era enjoying a temporary leg up on their [faster, better, flashier brethren][8]. Hit up the source below to see if your phone made the cut.

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