Android 4.3 Jelly Bean: 12 Things You Should Know About
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OS is an unexpected update of the Android OS and leaks of the new Jelly Bean indicated the delayed push of Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie. There is no confirmation yet from Google or the Android Dev Team about the "ultimate Jelly Bean" but there are some facts spilling around for awaiting fans and Android users.
1. Android 4.3 - All New Update
According to the rumours and leaks, Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is a new update of the Android OS and indicates the delay of Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie. Android 4.3 is likely to make an appearance in the Google I/O event this year.
2. Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie Back in the Oven
Google attempts to make iteration of Android devices and let manufacturers adjust to the hardware needs of Android 5.0. Android 4.3 will create a new mark for companies to use produce new Android devices running Jelly Bean and eligible for Key Lime Pie.
3. Device Exclusivity
No announcement yet has been made if Android 5.0 KLP will become exclusive to a single device. Rumours pointed out that the new Nexus phone or the Motorola X Phone runs Android 5.0 once they are launched. Google has not yet to confirm the two devices and may possibly attend the event on May 15th.
4. OpenGL ES 3.0
It is a graphics specification for texturing, rendering and shading. Android 4.3 will include this technology to new upcoming devices and use it to improve graphics and UI quality of new Android gadgets.
5. Bluetooth Low Energy
The new Bluetooth technology is speculated to be included on the Android 4.3 update. BLE or Bluetooth Low Energy is a cost-effective Bluetooth connectivity which has low-power consumption without sacrificing range.
6. Google Babble or Hangouts
A unified communication service called the Babble or Hangouts app. Users can view messages across several Google services such as Chrome, Google + and Gmail. The app resembles the same app to Apple devices. It features messaging, picture sharing, better transmission of notifications and file sharing support.
7. Android 5.0 Must Be a Big OS version
If Google intends to release Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, Android 5.0 should become a huge change which no Android yet has ever accomplished. Google must consider integration between devices just like Apple did.
8. Google I/O Event
Bluetooth Low Energy and Open GL ES 3.0 are potential Keynote speeches in the Google I/O Event. And if it's true, Android 4.3 Jelly Bean will become the hottest topic and what would be the future of the operating system.
9. Too Many Variations
This has been an issue in Android vs. iOS debate. Due to so many kinds of Android devices and run different versions of the OS; fragmentation usually happens. Some apps work for one set of Android devices and the others won't. Android 4.3 JB will try to unify this kind of issue to fix variation problems.
10. Android Delayed Updates
Unlike the iOS, Apple solely updates the version and Android users are having a hard time catching up with latest technology due to delayed updates from the manufacturer or carrier. Once Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie is launched, most devices today will get stuck in Android 4.3 and another iteration must be needed to neutralise compatibility problems.
11. Nominated Devices
Flagship units from Samsung, HTC, LG and Sony are definitely compatible with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and according to reports; Samsung Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3 are built not only for performance but also for Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie update.
12. Android is Free and Open-Source
Google gains little amount of money with Android OS due to its open-source characteristics. The mobile OS is easily customisable by manufacturers such as Amazon and Samsung. Android users should not heavily rely on speed updates or criticise how slow it can be.