Asus 在 Facebook 发布了有关 Transformer Prime 的最新消息，除了提及会在 1月12日开始发布Android 4.0 更新 (version 8.8.3.33) 外，亦回应了 Transformer Prime GPS 接收问题和 Bootloader 事宜。
Android 4.0 版本升级
首先是期待已久的 Android 4.0 版本升级。FOTA 将会在 1月12日推出，新版本为 8.8.3.33，主要是改善相机对焦，触控流畅性，和 Android Market 内 APK 的兼容性。
This update, version 8.8.3.33, will improve the focus of the camera, the fluidity of the touch experience, and the APK capabilities in Android Market.
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Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich FOTA worldwide update for the Transformer Prime will start from Jan 12th, 2012.
GPS 接收问题… 无得救
Asus 表示 Transformer Prime 是金属一体化设计，外壳物料会影响 GPS 接收衞星讯号的质素。Asus 指 Transformer Prime 并不是一个专业的 GPS 装置，讯号的质素很容易受到外在因素影响，如：天气，建筑物和邻近环境，希望大家在使用 GPS 功能时明暸这些限制。
为免对GPS有要求的顾客带来不便，Asus 决定将 GPS 这项功能从 Transformer Prime 的规格表和推广物品中移除。Asus 并为此带来的不便致歉。
简单一句，就是没有办法修改，只有接受现实吧。
The ASUS Transformer Prime is made from a metallic unibody design, so the material may affect the performance of the GPS when receiving signals from satellites. Please note that this product is not a professional GPS device, and signal performance can be easily influenced by factors including, but not limited to: weather, buildings, and surrounding environments. Please understand there are limitations when using the GPS function. To avoid inconveniencing users who demand a powerful GPS device, we made the decision to remove it from our specification sheet and marketing communications. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.
提供解锁工具
Asus 表示，他们将 Bootloader 锁上是由于内容供应商要求一个高度保安程度，如：Google 的电影租赁服务。另外，用户若果取得 Root 权限会有很大风险令系统不能正常操作。由于网络上有很大声音要求解锁 Bootloader，Asus 将会提供一个解锁工具，不过 Asus 亦表明解锁 Bootloader 会导致保用条款失效，而 Google 的电影租赁服务亦不可使用。
Regarding the bootloader, the reason we chose to lock it is due to content providers’ requirement for DRM client devices to be as secure as possible. ASUS supports Google DRM in order to provide users with a high quality video rental experience. Also, based on our experience, users who choose to root their devices risk breaking the system completely. However, we know there is demand in the modding community to have an unlocked bootloader. Therefore, ASUS is developing an unlock tool for that community. Please do note that if you choose to unlock your device, the ASUS warranty will be void, and Google video rental will also be unavailable because the device will be no longer protected by security mechanism.
资料来源：Asus Facebook
