Android 4.4 KitKat is the latest Android version released by Google which will put most Android-powered devices united to reduce fragmentation. It currently runs LG Nexus 5 that is now available in the market. Know the top reasons why you should upgrade to Nexus 5 or get Android 4.4 KitKat for you current smartphone.

Android Device Manager

Android 4.4 KitKat brings a new support called Android Device Manager. It works similar with Apple's which tracks down lost iOS device but except this one looks for an Android device. One advantage of this new support is allowing users to find their Android phones or tablets using an Internet browser with controls to ring the device, track it and erase then lock if necessary to prevent hackers on using it.

New Google Now Feature

Some Android users may feel envy about Apple's Siri search and voice control functionality over features of the iPhone or iPad. So Google upgrade Google Now with "Ok Google" which now control several functions by voice on Android 4.4 running devices. Some apps compatible with Ok Google are messaging, email clients and music player.

Enhancement on the Multi-Tasking

Multi-tasking is essential on every smartphones or tablets and Android 4.4 KitKat takes the system performance to its optimal. Android 4.4 optimises memory usage for several apps running and made the touch screen responds faster and more accurate. However, Google noted that capable hardware components may be needed such as in Nexus 5 to get maximum benefits.

Google Apps Full Integration

Google made Drive, Keep and QuickOffice native apps on Android 4.4 KitKat which integrates to one another. Drive allows you to save files on Google's cloud-based storage, Keep acts a notepad on your device while QuickOffice can open, edit or create Microsoft Office documents, spreadsheets and presentations. In addition, Hangouts is now integrated to serve as SMS/MMS and Google+ chat client.

Downloads app has been redesigned with more options and Email app client gets the same gestures and UI of Gmail app.

More Wireless Services

In addition to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC and mobile data support, Android 4.4 allows Cloud Print and Tap to Pay features. Cloud Print is compatible among HP printers or printers with Google Play Store apps for cloud printing while Tap to Pay uses wireless technology to make payment for services.