LG G2 running Jelly Bean and KitKat compared, shows performance improvements

LG recently started rolling out the Android 4.4 KitKat software update to the LG G2. Since these roll-outs generally occur in phases, it isn't expected to arrive for UK based users until mid-March.

The update will bring several new features and improvements to LG's flagship smartphone, but most interestingly the update is expected to greatly improve the performance of the smartphone.

HTC One X for AT&T receives Android 4.2.2 software update

We previously reported that the Android 4.4 update had been delayed by two weeks for the U.S. version of the HTC One. However the Taiwan based manufacturer has started rolling out the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean update for the HTC One X for AT&T as promised.

HTC One X+ for AT&T receives Android 4.2.2 with Sense 5.0

The HTC One X+ for AT&T is now receiving the Android 4.2.2 software update with the HTC Sense 5.0 user interface. This means that the BlinkFeed streaming news and social media feed is now available for your phone along with the new photo gallery, Music Channel and Miracast.

Like most updates of this nature, the new version will be rolled out in waves. This means that it may be awhile before it arrives for your device. You can also manually check for the update by going to Settings > Software Update > Check for Updates.

ASUS Transformer Book Trio with Android / Windows 8 dual-boot showcased

This is not the first time we are seeing the ASUS Transformer Book Trio, which was first announced back at Computex 2013. But Asus did not shy away from showing off their Android / Windows dual-booting hybrid device at the ongoing IFA 2013 in Berlin.

Vizio unveils a 10 inch tablet with stock Android and a Tegra 4 processor

Vizio is best known for its TV sets, but it has expanded its boundaries by unveiling a 10 inch Vizio tablet  which is running the recently announced Tegra 4 processor. The tablet features a 10 inch display with a 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution which is similar to what’s available on the Google Nexus 10. The device also has 32GB of internal storage and the usual Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (4.0) connectivity options. Another impressive feature about this tablet is its weight, as it claims to be lighter than similar products in its class.

Google Nexus 4 - Review

The Google Nexus 4 features a 4.7 inch HD touch display, up to 16GB of internal storage an 8 megapixel camera capable of 1080p HD video capture and will be powered by a quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM. As part of the Nexus Series the Nexus 4 will be first in line to receive Android software updates from Google. This is a luxury that most handsets don't have and a great reason why you should invest in a Nexus 4.

[Guide] How to flash / install CyanogenMod 10.1 on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9

The first full size Android tablets were introduced running Android 3.0 Honeycomb which was later succeeded by Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Android ICS fixed a lot of the issues in Honeycomb while combining the Google’s smartphone and tablet platforms and in this proceed it made Honeycomb devices.

One device which got caught up in this redundancy was the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 (P7310) which was the Korean manufacturer’s flagship Android tablet when it was first released. It has since been succeeded by newest devices and Samsung unfortunately decided not to upgrade the device past Honeycomb.

Luckily the developer community didn't feel the same way and have decided to bring Android 4.2 Jelly Bean to the Galaxy Tab 8.9 through an unofficial CyanogenMod 10.1 ROM. If you own a Galaxy Tab 8.9 and want to upgrade it to the latest version of Android, you can follow our step-by-step guide on how to install CyanogenMod 10.1 on your Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9.

ZTE is the first Chinese smartphone manufacturer to roll out Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

ZTE has recently risen in the ranks to become the fourth largest smartphone manufacturer in the world. It achieved this by recently passing HTC and currently sits behind Nokia, Apple and Samsung. It has also recently been recognized as the first Chinese smartphone manufacturer to roll out Android 4.2 Jelly Bean which is the latest version of Google’s mobile operating system.

Motorola Xoom receives Android 4.2 Jelly Bean ROM

The Motorola Xoom has now been succeeded by the Google Nexus 10 which takes over as the new 10-inch tablet flagship for the company. Google also decided not to release Android 4.2 Jelly Bean for the Xoom and the Google Nexus S with the release of its new Nexus lineup.

The Motorola Xoom is quite a capable device, and even though its hardware may not be the best in the market, it is able to take on day to day tasks with ease. So we found it strange that the device had lost its place on Google’s support cycle so soon.

However thanks to the developer support, it looks like the Motorola Xoom has a new lease in life.

Google Nexus S receives Android 4.2 Jelly Bean ROM

Several users were left disappointed when Google decided to stop support for the Google Nexus S and the Motorola Xoom when they released Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. The Nexus S was once the company’s flagship smartphone and has managed to keep up with the latest releases despite its somewhat dates single core processor and 512MB of RAM.

However the developer community doesn't seem quite ready to bid farewell to the handset as knzo, a member of the XDA community has released Android 4.2 for the Nexus S.

Google Nexus S and Motorola Xoom wont receive Android 4.2 from AOSP

Today Google launched their new Nexus Series along with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean for the Google Galaxy Nexus and the Google Nexus 7. Unfortunately Jean-Baptiste Queru, the Android Open Source Project technical lead, announced that the newest version of Android will not be made available for the Google Nexus S and the Motorola Xoom.

Google Nexus 7 receives Android 4.2 Jelly Bean with manual installation guide

We recently reported that the Google Galaxy Nexus was receiving the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean software update. The update has now been extended to the Google Nexus 7. The update is being offered OTA and can be accessed by heading over to Settings > About Tablet > Software Update where you can check if the update is available in your region.

If you haven't received the update, you could consider manually updating your device, but keep in mind that the update may fail if your devices doesn’t meet certain requirements.

Some Google Galaxy Nexus owners receive Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

The Android 4.2 Jelly Bean software update has started rolling out the Google Galaxy Nexus devices starting today. The update has already started arriving on some devices, and it would probably take awhile before it can reach all devices around the world.

At the time of this report, the update is only available to the GSM version of the device, which means that the Sprint and Verizon users will have wait awhile longer before they receive the update.

Here's why Android 4.2 smartphone wont have multi-user login

Google recently unveiled Android 4.2 Jelly Bean along with the Google Nexus 4, Google Nexus 10 and new variants of the Google Nexus 7. One of the new features offered in the update is the ability for multi-user logins, which allows you to create multiple accounts on the device with various access rights for users. This feature is unfortunately restricted to Android tablets and wont be available on smartphones.

Android 4.2 Jelly Bean officially announced by Google

Google unveiled their newest version of Android, despite the press event being cancelled today and have decided to name it Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Google also unveiled the Google Nexus 4 and the Google Nexus 10, a phone and a tablet which will take over as the company’s newest flagship devices.

Despite has chosen to stick to the Jelly Bean name despite Android 4.2 featuring several new features and improvements over Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.  Android 4.2 will officially roll out to devices when the new devices go on sale on November 13th. Meanwhile lets take a look at some of those new features now.

Upcoming LG Nexus confirmed with Android 4.2 on board

LG has confirmed their upcoming LG Nexus smartphone which will be running Android 4.2 will be unveiled on Monday, October 29th. The information was revealed by Amit Gujral, LG Products Planning head, who also stated that the device will be available in the Indian Market by the end of November and that the device will feature a 4.7 inch touch display with a 1.5GHz quad-core processor.

Five features of Android 4.2 revealed

Several months ago before Google revealed Android 4.1 Jelly Bean we heard rumors of Jelly Bean’s successor and it was expected to be named Key Lime Pie, following the trend of naming Android versions after popular deserts.

Now with several rumors of upcoming Nexus devices circulating we have also started to see several suggested features which will make its way to the potential Android 4.2 Key Lime Pie. Here are five of those rumored features.

[Rumor] New Nexus device coming in just 30 days with Android 4.2 on board

A new rumor suggests that Google is set to unveil a new Nexus smartphone in just 30 days. The device is said to be powered by Android 4.2, which is reportedly already appearing in server logs. While the source does not reveal information about the upcoming device, they have stated that it has already leaked online.
While there is still no hard evidence to backup these claims, there has been recent information which supports this rumor.

Also the Google Galaxy Nexus is nearly a year old, which would generally indicate it is time for a new Nexus device.