Rumor: Key Lime Pie won’t be ready for Google I/O?

by Robert Nazarian on Apr 23rd 2013, 8:53am
tagged Key Lime Pie, Nexus 4

Today’s Google I/O rumor is a Debbie Downer, but take it with a very small grain of salt. Google I/O is taking place next month, and unless you have been living under a rock, you know it’s the biggest stage of the year for Google. Naturally you would expect that a new version of their OS would be announced, even if it were a minor tweak. Everyone and their brother is expecting that Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie will be the chosen one, but a new rumor suggests that Google is pushing it back two to four months. The supposed reason is to give OEMs “breathing room” as in so many phones aren’t running Ice Cream Sandwich and/or Jelly Bean yet.

This sounds plausible, but this has been a problem since day one for Android so why would Google start caring about it now? It doesn’t make much sense to me, but a rumor is a rumor and some of them do come true.

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Verizon’s Droid DNA gets updated to fix SIM card detection

by Spencer McClendon on Apr 15th 2013, 4:29pm
tagged droid dna, HTC, verizon wireless

The Verizon Droid DNA has a new update out that improves SIM card detection. We don’t have much more information other than “Verizon Wireless and HTC encourage you to download this update”. The update is 2.06.605.1 710RD and is available now.

That’s it folks, as there isn’t much more to add. Let us know if you have received this update and if it made things better or worse.

Source: Verizon Wireless

Verizon DROID Bionic smartphone finally gets official with Jelly Bean, tastes sweet buttery glory in the process

by Roy Alugbue on Apr 12th 2013, 8:59pm
tagged Droid Bionic, Jelly Bean, motorola, Verizon

It’s certainly long overdue, but Motorola has finally started the initial rollout of the coveted Jelly Bean update to the DROID Bionic smartphone. The update will bring the software build to 98.72.22.XT875 and the Android software to version 4.1.2. Owners of the device will be treated to the usual JB goodies like Project Butter, Google Now and a smoother UI. Additionally, Motorola/Verizon have tossed in Visual Voicemail and an enhanced mobile hotspot capability.

While the initial rollout is official, Verizon will start pushing out the update in phases from Monday, so owners will need to be patient for just a wee bit.

source: Verizon Wireless

Galaxy Axiom on US Cellular receiving OTA Jelly Bean update

by Jared Peters on Apr 5th 2013, 3:41pm
tagged Galaxy Axiom, Jelly Bean, Samsung, us cellular

The Galaxy Axiom, US Cellular’s branded version of the Galaxy S III Mini, is beginning to see an OTA update to Android 4.1, complete with Project Butter enhancements and Google Now. You’ll need to be connected to WiFi for the update, and then check for updates in your phone’s About Device settings menu.

This is the second Jelly Bean update we’ve seen to Samsung devices today, so Samsung’s starting off April on a high note. Any Axiom owners that have gotten the update? Let us know in the comments.

source: US Cellular

Austrian Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus beginning to receive Android 4.1.2 update

by Jared Peters on Apr 5th 2013, 3:32pm
tagged Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, Jelly Bean, Samsung

If you’re the owner of a Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus in Austria, you should be receiving a notification shortly to update your tablet to Android 4.1.2. Hopefully that also means that the update is pretty close to being released in other countries, as well. The tablet has already been updated from Android 3.2 to 4.0, so this is definitely a good example of Samsung keeping their older devices relevant through software updates.

source: SamMobile

Latest Android Distribution Reveals Gingerbread Down 4.4% and Jelly Bean Up 8.5%

by Jason Bracey on Apr 3rd 2013, 3:31am
tagged Android, android distribution, Gingerbread, Jelly Bean

The number of Android devices running Jelly Bean is on the rise. Last month we reported Gingerbread down by 1.4%, and Jelly Bean up by 3.2%. Just one month later we are happy to report a significant increase in devices running Jelly Bean of 8.5%, and decrease in devices running Gingerbread of 4.4%. Here are the latest stats:

1.6 Donut – 0.1%
2.1 Eclair – 1.7%
2.2 Froyo – 4.0%
2.3 Gingerbread – 39.8%
3.2 Honeycomb – 0.2%
4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich – 29.3%
4.1 and 4.2 Jelly Bean – 25.0%

This decrease in devices running Gingerbread is a great sign. With devices like the HTC One X, X+, XL, X+ USA, Droid DNA, Butterfly, Incredible 4G LTE, and EVO 4G LTE all receiving the Jelly Bean update, and the latest slew of devices being released with it straight out of the box, we should see another significant jump in devices running it by this time next month.

Source: Android Developers

Want to know if your HTC phone will get Sense 5 with Android 4.2.2? Here’s the latest list

by Robert Nazarian on Apr 2nd 2013, 9:41am
tagged Android 4.2.2, HTC, Sense 5

Over the weekend, we told you that the HTC One X would get the Sense 5 update along with Android 4.2.2, but that can’t be the only device can it? Although this information isn’t confirmed by HTC, it comes from @LlabTooFeR, who has a very good track record when it comes to updates. If you own any of the following phones, you can expect to see Sense 5 with Android 4.2.2. Unfortunately we really don’t know when the updates will take place, but all things point to the summer. Just like any other update, expect further delays for the carrier-branded ones, but this is good news for a lot of consumers still in contract. Hit the break for the complete list.

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HTC One X to receive Sense 5 and 4.2 over the summer

by Jared Peters on Mar 31st 2013, 1:03pm
tagged 4.2, Butterfly, HTC, Jelly Bean, One X, Sense 5

Naturally when a new device comes out, owners of the previous generation of the device are left wondering if they’ll ever see the new software features on their current phones. And, after seeing the cool stuff Sense 5 can do, I can imagine there were some envious One X owners after HTC took the wraps off the One.

Well, good news if you do own a One X. The latest leak from a trusted Twitter user, @LlabTooFeR, says that the international One X will be receiving Android 4.2.2 and Sense 5 in one update as soon as June or July. Supposedly, other members of the family will get the same update, (One S, One X+, Butterfly) but no time frame was given for those devices. I imagine HTC is realizing that to play with the big boys, you have to keep some of your older devices updated, and this is a big first step in the right direction.

We’ll be sure to keep you updated as soon as we hear anything else about these updates.

source: Gotta Be Mobile

Sprint Galaxy S II to Receive Jelly Bean Update (Finally)

by Jason Bracey on Mar 31st 2013, 8:42am
tagged Android 4.1, Galaxy S II, galaxy s2, GS2, Jelly Bean

If you have been sitting in the wings watching the GSIII and GS4 come and go, you are probably feeling a little “left behind”. If you are still stuck in your two year contract and have fallen a bit behind the power curve of late, fear not, a refreshing new update to your old trusty handset should be just what the Doctor ordered.

Sprint announced yesterday that Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is on its way! I know this has been a long wait for those of you who have had your GSII since its release in 2011, but your wait is finally over. As you probably know, and have severely drooled over time-and-time again, the new update will bring with it:

Google Now
Project Butter Animations
Lock Screen Widgets
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