Sony Xperia P (LT22i) Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich software update is now available!

Finally! After months of wait, Sony Mobile has just released the long awaited Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich software update for the Sony Xperia P (LT22i), the world’s first smartphone to use Sony’s WhiteMagic technology to boost screen brightness. The Xperia P also won the prestigious European Green Smart Phone 2012-2013 award by EISA due to its energy efficient design. So if you own one, just check your phone for an OTA update now! More details after the jump.

What's new in Sony Xperia P Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich):

New ways to experience your media with new media applications “WALKMAN”, “Album” and “Movies”
Extended standby mode, increasing standby time by up to four times (depending on user-profile and data consumption)
Lock screen with improved functionality
Resizable widgets for improved personalization
Improved control of your mobile data consumption
Recent Apps button for a clear overview of your applications

Note:
- All Xperia P users will get a notification when the upgrade is ready, but direct availability in the phone may vary across different markets and carriers. If not, you can check manually to see if the update is available for download.
- The ICS upgrade for Xperia U, Xperia Sola and Xperia Go will continue over the next few weeks in markets globally.