TD Staff 
Samsung recently announced the release of Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) upgrades for pre-existing Samsung SmartPhones. While phones like Galaxy S2, Nexus S and Galaxy Note are set to benefit most from this decision, Galaxy S was a rather surprising omission. Currently Galaxy S operates on the Android 2.3.6, same as that of Samsung Nexus S. Samsung has included Nexus S in their ICS upgrade plans but not Galaxy S.
Samsung Galaxy S, launched in June 2010, is one of the most widely used SmartPhones around the globe. Though discontinued, it is still available in some countries. It was obvious Galaxy S users were unhappy, and wasted no time in venting out their feelings. In response, Samsung now has announced that Galaxy S users will receive Value Pack update for their phones instead of ICS update. Samsung has cited that Galaxy S cannot be upgraded to the latest ICS, due to its insufficient RAM and ROM. The reason Nexus S can be upgraded to Android 4.0 and not Galaxy S because the latter comes with TouchWiz3.0 UI, baked in with Android 2.3.6. However to keep the customers content, Samsung has promised a Value Pack update that will allow Galaxy S users to browse Internet, do multi tasking, get new widgets and so on. By enhancing these features Samsung is trying to ensure that the experience will be closest to ICS.
For all we know, Samsung might roll out ICS upgrade for Galaxy S as well but keeping constraints in mind Value Pack update would be a welcome addition.
