OS upgrades

Google Nexus 7 Android 4.2 Jelly Bean update coming in mid-November?

Google was originally expected to start pushing out Android 4.2 Jelly Bean to its Nexus 7 tablet in late October. Clearly that did not happen and owners are still waiting for an indication as to when they can now expect it. ASUS, the tablet’s manufacturer, explains that the update “is expected shortly” but provides no specific dates. According to an […]

Motorola begins pushing out Android 4.1 to DROID RAZR M

Motorola and Verizon both announced today that they had begun pushing out Android 4.1 Jelly Bean to the Verizon DROID RAZR M. Jelly Bean includes enhancements and new features like Google Now which shows relevant information based on time and current location. Users can get the local weather forecast before starting their day or see how long their commute will […]

Rogers provides ETAs for Samsung Galaxy S III and Note Jelly Bean upgrades

Samsung Canada has already promised that the Samsung Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note will be upgraded to Android 4.1 before the holidays. Rogers is now providing a better estimate as to when the updates will roll out through its Community Forums. The current schedule is as follows: Samsung Galaxy S III (SGH-I747M) – Late November Samsung Galaxy Note (SGH-I717R) […]

Apple releases iOS 6.0.1 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

Apple today released iOS 6.0.1 for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. It is a maintenance release addressing a number of bugs. According to the changelog, it fixes the following: Fixes a bug that prevents iPhone 5 from installing software updates wirelessly over the air. Fixes a bug where horizontal lines may be displayed across the keyboard. Fixes an issue […]

Motorola update list of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean updates

Motorola Mobility last month confirmed that most of its 2011 smartphones would be upgraded to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Those that would not be would instead be eligible in the U.S. for a US$100 credit towards a new Motorola smartphone. The company has now updated its upgrade lists to indicate which devices will be upgraded and which will not. First […]

Canadian Samsung Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note to get Android 4.1 update before holidays

There is good news today for Canadian owners of the Samsung Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note. Samsung Canada confirmed via Twitter that both devices will receive their Android 4.1 Jelly Bean upgrades in the next few weeks: Exciting news for Note and S III owners! You can expect Jelly Bean to arrive before the holidays! Time to keep your […]

LG announces Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update schedule

There is good news for owners of recent LG smartphones and tablets. The Korean manufacturer today provided a rough timeline as to when it will update a number of devices to Google Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. All told, the updates will start in November and run into the first quarter of 2013. Things get started in November with the LG […]