It seems that the ASUS Nexus 7 and Samsung Galaxy Nexus are really going to run Android 4.3 Jelly Bean as both devices have been spotted in Bluetooth SIG logs.

ASUS Nexus 7 Running Android 4.3 Jelly Bean

A screenshot revealed that Nexus 7 from ASUS is running Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. Based on the image, the device has a software version of JWR11 which is linked to the Android 4.3 OS. Moreover, the member company has been identified as Asustek Computer Inc and the design description is 7" tablet. The Bluetooth SIG assessment happened on May 27, 2013.

If the original Nexus 7 tablet can run Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, then the upcoming new Nexus 7 tablet will feature the latest OS version and probably qualified for the Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie update later this year.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean

Samsung Galaxy Nexus runs Android 4.0 on its release and one of the first to obtain Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean from Google as part of the Nexus benefits. Now, the device has been confirmed by Bluetooth SIG log that it can run Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.

Included in the iteration of Google for Android devices, the GT-I9250 or Samsung Galaxy Nexus was under a new certification and the only point why it was re-certified is to welcome a new OS upgrade.

It is likely that Galaxy Nexus can run Android 4.3, fixed by the Android iteration and has a possibility to receive Android 5.0 in 2014. The log screenshot described that the device came from Samsung Electronics with model number GT-I9250 and software version of I9250.001. The assessment test was performed on June 6, 2013, and it certifies the Bluetooth Technology of the Galaxy Nexus.

Other Devices Soon

As part of the global Android iteration led by Google, more and more devices will revealed by the Bluetooth SIG logs to prepare for the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. In addition, new upcoming devices such as those from ASUS called K008, which is a 7" tablet, now rumoured to run Android 4.3 OS as well. There is no surprise on why these devices are being re-certified, but it would be shocking if your own smartphone fails the assessment thus, ending its lifespan.