The latest TELUS “Upcoming software updates schedule” is out and there is good news for HTC One owners. Android 4.3, presumably with an updated version of HTC Sense, will be making its way to their phones by “Late-September.” The update is already undergoing testing with the carrier. With just over a week left in September (already?), it could be mere […]
Android 4.3
Samsung to update Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S III to Android 4.3 in October
When Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Gear smartwatch yesterday, it promised that the new accessory would soon be compatible with more devices than just the new Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014). The fact that only Samsung’s two latest devices work with the Galaxy Gear suggests that Android 4.3 Jelly Bean which added support for Bluetooth 4.0 LE is […]
HTC to go straight to Android 4.3 for HTC One in Canada and U.S.
After some rumours over the weekend that HTC might skip Android 4.2.2 entirely and simply upgrade the HTC One to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, HTC Americas President, Jason Mackenzie, today confirmed via Twitter that the manufacturer will release Android 4.3 Jelly Bean updates for the Canadian and U.S. models of the HTC One by the end of September. Having described […]
Android 4.3 rolling out to Google Play Edition HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4
When Google unveiled first the Google Play Edition Samsung Galaxy S4 and later the HTC One, it promised that both would receive quick updates to the latest versions of Android. It has now made good on its promise and Android 4.3 Jelly Bean MR2 updates are now rolling out to both devices. The update weighs in at about 150MB for […]
Sony Mobile outlines Android 4.3 Jelly Bean upgrade plans
Just hours after Google announced Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Sony Mobile outlined its plans to upgrade a number of its devices to the latest version of Android. Yesterday you probably saw Google announce the next version of Jelly Bean (Android 4.3) – we’re already getting stuck in and can confirm we’ll make 4.3 available for: Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia […]
Google announces Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
As expected, Google today unveiled a small update to its Android mobile operating system. Despite only being a point upgrade, version 4.3, still known as Jelly Bean, comes with a number of new features including: Multi-user support enhanced with restricted profiles to limit access to apps (and even access control within apps) Support for Bluetooth Smart (also known as Bluetooth […]
Android 4.3 leaked for Nexus 4
The 4.3 version of Jelly Bean has made “appearances” everywhere over recent weeks. Leaks have appeared for the Galaxy S4, HTC One, and some developers even acknowledged its existence. We have heard it all, except from the one that matters the most, Google. Thanks to a Google+ user, Jeff, who recently purchased a Nexus 4 running Android 4.3 and XDADevelopers, […]
Galaxy S III and Note II skipping Android 4.2.2 and going straight to 4.3?
There are so many versions of Android 4, each often requiring many incremental upgrades, that a source for CNET has indicated that Samsung may skip Android 4.2.2 entirely and jump directly to 4.3 for its Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II devices. The source goes on to say Samsung is not planning another update for these two devices until November […]