Sony’s Tablet S was one of the first Honeycomb tablets to be updated to Android 4.0 and now its little sister, the Tablet P, is joining in. Sony announced on its developer blog that the clamshell device is now receiving the update to Android 4.0.3 in “selected markets.”

The update brings all of Ice Cream Sandwich’s standard features, as well as some Sony exclusives. These exclusives include direct SD card access, small apps that can run in a window anywhere in the OS, and a new photo viewer.

With the update to Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sony Tablet S and Sony Tablet P just got even better. This update combines the features of Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) with unique new features and apps from Sony. Upgrade your Sony Tablet to experience a streamlined user interface with drag-and-drop folder creation, improved multi-tasking and browser. New Sony features include direct access to SD card, ”Small Apps” and enhanced photo viewing options. Please note that the Tablet P update is only available in selected markets. Check out the official press release, Sony Mobile Tablet Evolution and this Android 4.0 for Tablet S video to learn more about the new features!

You can check for the update by heading to Settings > About tablet > System updates. Let us know if you update in the comments!

[Source: Sony]