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Android 4.4.3 now rolling out to Nexus and GPe devices

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Yesterday proved to be a big day for Apple as the company released the latest iteration of their mobile OS. Not to be outdone by their rival, Google also began seeding factory images of the revamped Android KitKat version 4.4.3 for all supported Nexus and GPE devices.

In comparison to IOS 8, however, the new Android build doesn’t bring a lot of new stuff to the devices it’ll be seeded to. In fact, apart from the usual bug fixes and “Security Enhancements” the only noticeable difference of Android 4.4.3 from the previous build is the redesigned Dialer app.

Groundbreaking or not, it’s always best to install the update the moment you get a notification about it. However, if you’re not fond of waiting, you can opt to sideload the OTA update to your Nexus device. Here’s the list of the devices that will get the Android 4.43 update in the coming days, along with the downloadable OTA build should you wish to apply the new software yourself.

Google/LG Nexus 4 – KTU84L
Google/LG Nexus 5 – KTU84M
Google/ASUS Nexus 7 Wi-Fi (2012) – No downloadable build so far.
Google/ASUS Nexus 7 Wi-Fi + 3G (2012) – No downloadable build so far.
Google/ASUS Nexus 7 Wi-Fi (2013) – KTU84L
Google/ASUS Nexus 7 Wi-Fi + 4G (2013) – No downloadable build so far.
Google/Samsung Nexus 10 – KTU84L
HTC One (M7) GPE – KTU84L
HTC One (M8) GPE – Android 4.4.3
Samsung Galaxy S4 GPE – KTU84L
Sony Xperia Z Ultra GPE – No downloadable build yet.

Note: Please give us a heads up if and when the other OTA builds are already available for download so we can update our list. TIA!

In addition to the devices listed above, Motorola also promised that the Moto X (T-Mobile), Moto G (US and Brazil models) and Moto E (US Version) will also get the Android 4.4.3 update this week.

Update: Added builds for HTC One (M7) GPe and Samsung Galaxy S4 GPe
Update #2: Added builds for Nexus 4 and Nexus 10

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Android KitKat update for Nexus devices is coming

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It seems like Nexus owners won’t be waiting much longer to be upgraded to Android 4.4.3. According to reports, the KitKat update will be rolling out to Nexus smartphones and tablets starting the end of next week.

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The update is targeted for Nexus 4 and Nexus 5 smartphones as well as Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 tablets. The new 4.4.3 version will allegedly bring support for a new version of Google TV, improvements to Bluetooth, connectivity, and general bug fixes. We should be seeing this new version on May 23, 2014.

Although this leaves other Android owners still longing for a KitKat update, we’re expecting Google to come out with an entirely new version (maybe Android 5.0) to be revealed at this year’s I/O event before the second half of the year comes.

During this time, it was also rumored that the Nexus 8 tablet will be making its debut along with the Nexus 10 2. The Nexus 6 is also originally expected to be launched at this event but as we’ve reported earlier, we might not be seeing it anymore.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 gets Android KitKat update

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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 owners can now expect an over-the-air KitKat update for their devices as the company started rolling them out. Open line owners are expected to get it first, while those under carriers are next in line.

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Among the new features of the Android 4.4.2 update include:

Full screen album art
Option to bring camera shortcut on the lock screen
Transparent status bar
Wireless printing functionality
NFC tap-to-pay support
Option to set default messaging and launcher apps
Revamped response time and speed of the phablet.

On top of the standard Android update, Samsung is also throwing in a couple of extras like the latest Samsung Knox and Samsung Wallet.

Already got your fix? Feel free to share your Galaxy Note 2 experience with the new KitKat update!

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Android 4.4 update for Galaxy S3 and Note 2 arrives May

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A lot of devices have already received their dose of Android 4.4 KitKat updates, but for the Samsung Galaxy S3 and Note 2, owners are still riding the Jelly Bean wagon. Fortunately,  this may no longer be the case as updates might start rolling out real soon.

The report came from a customer in South Korea who talked to a Samsung representative. According to the representative, the new Android version will be arriving for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 in mid-April while users of Galaxy S3 will be getting their fix from late April to early May of 2014.

This hasn’t been the first mention of both devices getting updated. There were previous reports that surfaced showing a screenshot of an alleged Samsung document with release dates including the Galaxy Grand 2, supporting the April-May timeframe.

Keep in mind that the information from the Samsung representative speaks from South Korea. Although once the update arrives in one country, it’s only a matter of time for it to reach the others.

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