ASUS Currently Working On Getting Android 4.2 Update For Its Devices, Fails To Specify Which Ones Exactly

by Roy Alugbue on Nov 21st 2012, 8:22am
tagged Android 4.2, asus, tablets, updates

ASUS is no doubt one of the more likeable Android manufacturers simply in part, because they push out timely software updates to most of its premium devices. So with Android 4.2 officially out, ASUS tablet owners are anxiously waiting on if/when their device will get the latest update as well and ASUS seems to have given an indirect answer. According to a recent phone call from a Transformer Prime owner to an ASUS customer service rep, ASUS is currently working on getting the Android 4.2 update out for its products, though the rep failed to mention specifically which tablet models would get the update. The hope is that tablets like the Transformer Prime and Transformer Pad Infinity tablets will see the updates since they’ve gotten lots of Jelly Bean love already, though it remains to be seen if devices like the Transformer Pad 300 will get the update.

Naturally, we’ll be on the lookout to post official guidance on its Facebook page regarding the Android 4.2 updates or hopefully see a leak or two in the meantime.

source: Android Planet
via: Phandroid

Google updates Play Store to include new UI features

by Jared Peters on Nov 18th 2012, 12:13pm
tagged Google, Play Store, updates

Google has rolling out an update to the Play Store since late last night, and even though it doesn’t have any drastic changes, the UI and recommendations have been polished up, which is a nice touch. The most notable difference is the post-install screen after installing an app; it’s a clean looking screen with a button to quickly enable automatic updates. There’s also improvements to recommendations, which connects to your circles on Google+ to suggest apps and media.

This brings the Play Store up to the version that’s shipping with the Nexus 4 and Nexus 10. Hit the link below for the download if you just can’t wait for your Play Store to update automatically.

Download Link

Google TV Gets Updated To Include “PrimeTime”, Voice Search & Expanded YouTube Capabilities

by Roy Alugbue on Nov 14th 2012, 1:45pm
tagged google tv, updates

Google TV has seen some noteworthy updates during its brief life, but it appears the latest update will give the platform some of the neatest features yet. The latest update includes features like Voice Search (giving the ability to say CNN for example and go straight to the channel), PrimeTime which is an even more enhanced TV guide and the ability to play YouTube content from your smartphone or tablet straight to your Google TV unit. So just to sum up— users will have even more options to sit down and zone out when checking for the seemingly infinite number of TV content out there.

The update will begin rolling out on LG Google TV units over the coming weeks, which older generation units should see the update being pushed out in the coming months— so the wait shouldn’t be too much longer.

source: Google TV Blog

Pulse News Gets Completely Revamped In Version 3.0 Update

by Roy Alugbue on Nov 9th 2012, 8:42am
tagged productivity, Pulse News, updates

It’s no secret that Pulse News holds an incredibly special place in my heart, so you’ll have to excuse me if I can’t contain my excitement for its latest major update not just for me, but for all Android users. The latest update which brings Pulse to version 3.0, brings not only a new app logo, but improved navigation, a more comprehensive search and infinite scrolling of stories within the app. While there are a ton of improvements– the app continues to be straightforward simple and easily the best way for all Android users to keep up with all their favorite stories from their favorite sites.

The latest update is available now in the Play Store, so be sure to hit the link or scan the QR code in order to grab it today.

Play Store

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Beginning To Receive Jelly Bean Update In Germany

by Roy Alugbue on Nov 8th 2012, 7:22am
tagged Android 4.1.1, galaxy note 10.1, Jelly Bean, leaks, Samsung, tablets, updates

In all the hubbub of Samsung’s smartphones getting the coveted Jelly Bean update, we seem to have forgotten that its other devices are expected to get Jelly Bean as well. So that’s why it’s our sincerest pleasure to report to you all that owners of the Galaxy Note 10.1 can now look forward to the initial rollout of Jelly Bean for their device. According to SamMobile, owners of the device in Germany have begun receiving the OTA notification of the update and is even posted online at samfirmware.com. The Jelly Bean update comes in at 300MB in size and brings the German G-Note 10.1 to the latest software build.

So now that the update is slowly, but sure rolling out, it’s only a matter of time before we see the update roll out to the rest of the markets worldwide, including those of us here in the States.

source: SamMobile

New Jelly Bean Build Leaks Out For The DROID RAZR HD And DROID RAZR MAXX HD Smartphones, Brings Us One Step Closer To Buttery Goodness

by Roy Alugbue on Nov 2nd 2012, 6:46am
tagged DROID RAZR HD, DROID RAZR MAXX HD, Google Now, ice cream sandwich, Jelly Bean, leaks, motorola, Project butter, updates, Verizon

Sure it sucks that some of you who splurged on the Motorola DROID RAZR HD or RAZR MAXX HD smartphones got shafted with Ice Cream Sandwich instead of Jelly Bean loaded up, but fear not— because the Jelly Bean is officially circulating in the wild… well sorta. The gang at DroidRzr found a mysterious software system build of version 9.1.39 which brings the Android OS to version 4.1.1 and as you can see, brings all the typical Jelly Bean goodies like Google Now. Unfortunately, while the build is indeed leaked out, there is no way to tell how stable it is, so there is room for potential disaster on your smartphone. Still— we know there are plenty of you owners who are feeling lucky or ambitious, so if you’re ready to test out the Jelly Bean goodness on your device, hit the source link for the full instructions.

source: DroidRzr
via: Droid-Life

HTC One X starts getting some Jelly Bean love

by Rudy Rivapalacio on Oct 27th 2012, 5:04pm
tagged Android 4.1, HTC One X, Jelly Bean, Sense 4, updates

HTC has made good on its promise to bring Jelly Bean and Sense 4+ to the One X this month. XDA users are reporting the roll out has begun in HTC’s home country of Taiwan. The hefty 352.87MB update (software number 3.14.709.16) will bring the One X to Android 4.1 and Sense 4+. No news on the One S or One XL, but we remain hopeful this One X roll out is the beginning.

Of course, if you’re not willing to wait for the update to make it to your region, there are other ways to get Jelly Bean early on the One X.

Source: XDA
via: Gotta Be Mobile

Motorola DROID RAZR HD AND RAZR MAXX HD Smartphones Get Minor Security Update

by Roy Alugbue on Oct 27th 2012, 4:42pm
tagged DROID RAZR HD, DROID RAZR MAXX HD, Google, motorola, Root, updates, Verizon

Verizon’s hottest smartphones for the fall may be only a few weeks old, but that doesn’t mean that it can’t get a welcome update, right? Well Verizon and Motorola have announced a minor security update for the DROID RAZR/RAZR MAXX HD smartphones. The build— version 0.7.2.XT926— brings a “Google Security Patch”… which may or may not remove the ability for owners to partake in any shenanigans with the device.

The update is expected to reach owners sometime within the week, so if you’re an owner of either device, make sure you’re on the lookout for the update.

source: Verizon Wireless

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