Most of the world's Android devices are still playing catch up to Google's latest versions, and as usual, the Mountain View giant is now one step ahead of everybody else. On Oct. 3, Google started pushing out Android 4.3.1 Jelly Bean.
As of Friday, the only device that seems to be receiving the upgrade is the 2013 Google Nexus 7 LTE model. The patch is downloadable over the air and is a mere 9.42MB. No official changelog has been released, but expect the usual security and bug fixes. Google has released updates for Android 4.3 in the past, but this is the first one that changes the version number to Android 4.3.1.
Other Nexus devices should soon get Android 4.3.1. Google tends to stagger its Android updates across its Nexus devices, but users still get their firmwares far ahead of others with Android devices from different manufacturers. In response to this phenomenon, known as Android fragmentation, both Samsung and HTC have released Google Play editions of their popular Galaxy S4 and One smartphones. Both receive updates directly from Google, forgoing many of the features Samsung takes the time to layer on top. There's no word on when and if these devices will get Android 4.3.1.
Google is expected to soon reveal Android 4.4 KitKat sometime in October, most likely alongside an unveiling of the highly-anticipated Nexus 5 smartphone. Google has already teased at Android 4.4, starting a high-profile publicity campaign with candy maker Nestle, but the company has yet to show off any details.
Let us know if you manage to grab Android 4.3.1, where you are located, and what new features you spot in the comments section below.
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