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Ending the usual game of "will they or won't they," Motorola has finally confirmed that its flagship Moto X handset will receive Android 4.4 KitKat.
Owners of the Google Nexus 7 Wi-Fi-only tablet can now go ahead and snag the shiniest new version of Android on the market, Android 4.4 KitKat.
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.
If you own an Android device, chances are you have either a) been frustrated by the snail's pace at which upgrades arrive, or b) wondered what all the fuss is about when it comes ROMS. Lucky for you, the new CyanogenMod Installer aims to change all that.
Call it a deep-space selfie if you will. Recently-released images from NASA's Cassini spacecraft show off Saturn in all its glory, including its rings, and for the first time ever, Earth and its moon in the background.
Trying to decide between a Google Nexus 5 smartphone and the Apple iPhone 5S? If performance is your thing, then you might want to take a harder look at the Nexus 5, even if it doesn't have a fancy new 64-bit A7 processor like the iPhone 5S.
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.
Destroyed by the very force of nature it was intended to study, the European Space Agency's (ESA) GOCE satellite is no more. The gravity and ocean-studying satellite plunged into the Earth's atmosphere Monday, Nov. 11, disintegrating on its way down without causing any damage on the ground below.
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.
Interested in a shiny new handset? One that receives Android updates in a timely manner? More likely than not, you've run across the Google Nexus 5 in your search for that ideal smartphone, and if you've settled on the unlocked version, there's some bad news: it looks like inventories are running out.
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.
