Even though Verizon killed off their Galaxy Nexus, it isn’t out of the game yet. Verizon, in a very surprising move, is releasing the official 4.2.2 update today. Many thought this would never happen, and it is very late, but at least it got here at all! The update will include everything you expect it to, like Photo Sphere, quick settings, and other… Read more
Here is a feature that seemed obvious but was long missing from the Gmail app: action buttons in the expanded notifications. If your device is running Jelly Bean 4.1 or up, you probably know you can expand notifications to view more content and show available actions. However, the Gmail app only showed more of the email, never any buttons. But the app… Read more
Most phones are never updated more than once, if that. The fact that my Samsung Galaxy S II received updates from Gingerbread all the way up to Jelly Bean 4.1 made me really respect Samsung, and the fact that the newest update contained the Nature UX introduced on the Galaxy S III just made it all the better. Two major updates is further than most… Read more
Good news for all your AT&T Sony Xperia TL owners out there as AT&T just made Android 4.1 Jelly Bean all kinds official for your device beginning today. The update process is as simple as connecting to WiFi and selecting Applications > Settings > About phone > Software update and following the on-screen directions. Along with the… Read more
We never understood why the LG Optimus G launched with Ice Cream Sandwich while its nearly identical brother, the Nexus 4, launched with Jelly Bean 4.2, two major updates ahead. But that doesn’t matter, because Sprint’s model of the Optimus G is one version closer with the Jelly Bean update rolling out now. Not only does it come with Google Now and… Read more
In the spirit of continuing support for older devices, Motorola has now announced the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for the DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX. Instead of being relegated to a soak test, it’s now official and should start rolling out in phases. But what does this update include? First are the basics, like Google Now, Project Butter, voice… Read more
We can’t imagine owners of the AT&T HTC One X being too happy when HTC releases the One X+ so soon after the original. But at least the incoming Jelly Bean update would bridge the gap right? Sense 4+ with its new features and an almost current software version would ease the pain. Unfortunately not, as AT&T’s One X remained on Ice Cream Sandwich far too… Read more
Motorola has been doing a great job with their new devices’ software. For example, the DROID RAZR M had some pretty impressive software, which was pretty close to stock Android. Far closer than any other manufacturer would dare to get. But the older devices have been left out for a while. No longer, as the soak test for the DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR… Read more
Have you ever thought that the current trend of 10.1″ tablets was just too small? Do you want something bigger, more capable, and just more awesome? Enter the ASUS Transformer AiO, an 18″ Windows 8 all in one that happens to have a screen that doubles as an Android tablet. Yes, when working as a PC, it’s a regular old computer with all the hardware in… Read more
The Android distribution numbers for March 2013 are in, and nothing much has changed. Jelly Bean is not-so-quickly growing, and is up to 14.9% for 4.1 and 1.6% for 4.2. Ice Cream Sandwich is at 28.6%, and interestingly, the three add up to 45.1%, which is more than Gingerbread’s current 44% usage. Finally. But things are still moving the way they always… Read more
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