Android update
Bad news Samsung Galaxy S3 owners: it looks like Samsung might have jumped the gun when it released Android 4.3 Jelly Bean for the device. Major issues are plaguing handsets that have downloaded the firmware, causing Samsung to pull the update from the air.
Given that the Google Nexus 5 launched with Android 4.4 KitKat onboard, owners of the Google Nexus 7 tablet might be wondering, "when will I get my first taste of KitKat?" While Google hasn't given anything specific, here's when you can expect to see the brand new operating system land on your tablet.
If the stars align properly, then owners of the Samsung Galaxy S4 on AT&T will be in for a treat Nov. 13 as the carrier is expected to roll out Android 4.3 Jelly Bean for the best-selling handset.
The Sony Xperia Z1 is still a fresh release, but given the recent release of Android 4.4 KitKat and the aggressive update schedule rivals HTC and Samsung are pursuing, Sony has come out and confirmed that the flagship smartphone will be receiving Android 4.3 Jelly Bean in December.
Sony confirmed that owners of the popular Xperia Z smartphone will be getting a new version of Android before 2013 is over. That's right folks, Android 4.3 Jelly Bean has been scheduled for a December rollout.
Every time a new Android version is released, it always sets off the same question: will and when will my device receive the upgrade? OEMS and carriers are usually pretty iffy when it comes to providing information such as this, but luckily for Sony smartphone users, the Japanese electronics manufacturer has released a list of phones confirmed for Android 4.4 KitKat.
There are still many HTC One owners around the world in the midst of receiving Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, but the whole lot should be in for a nice treat in the coming weeks. According to one insider, Android 4.4 KitKat for the HTC One has already entered the testing phases.
It looks like owners of the recently-released LG G2 smarpthone will have a chance to snag Android 4.4 KitKat before 2013 ends; that is, if one French carrier's update page is correct.
The Google Nexus 5 is still fresh out the gate, but it looks like there's more to the phone than meets the eye - for now. According to Wired magazine, the Nexus 5 is going to receive some tasty new features Nov. 13.
If all goes according to plan, U.S. Galaxy S3 owners should see their Android 4.3 update before November is over.
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 owners rejoice! It's been months since the device has received a new version of Android, and it looks like Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is finally ready to jump out the gate.
It might not be the latest and greatest, but HTC One SV owners will be pleased to know that a new upgrade containing Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and Sense 5.0 is now rolling out.
Google recently released Android 4.4 KitKat, and while it's clear that Google-branded Nexus devices will receive the update as soon as possible, release time frames for devices from manufacturers like HTC and Samsung are still up in the air. Luckily for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 owners, it looks like KitKat is just around the corner.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus owners were recently dealt a major blow when Google announced it would be stopping support for the device since its 18-month update cycle was up, meaning no official Android 4.4 KitKat firmware would land on the phone. Frustrated Galaxy Nexus owners have now taken to the Internet and started a petition in hopes of getting the search giant to change its mind.
The Google Play editions of the popular Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One smartphones were created for one main reason: to give fans of the devices an option that runs stock Android and can be upgraded quickly. Now that Android 4.4 KitKat has been released, let's take a look at when these two devices will get the new operating system.
