Android 4.4 KitKat Update: 17 Changes on LG Nexus 4, ASUS Nexus 7 2012 and 2013, Samsung Nexus 10 Rolling Out!
Owners of LG Nexus 4; ASUS Nexus 7 2012 and 2013; and Samsung Nexus 10 can now update with Android 4.4 KitKat after Google's announcement. Android 4.4 update rollout will be accessible via Over-the-Air procedure, delivering more than 10 changes and features to Nexus devices.
Official Announcement from Google
Android's official Twitter account tweeted the Android 4.4 KitKat update for LG Nexus 4; ASUS Nexus 7 2012 and 2013; and Samsung Nexus 10 coming next week via Firmware Over-the-Air procedure.
Google's timely update rollout for the three Nexus devices seems to have matched the schedule announced by HTC for the Google Play Edition of HTC One that is treated as a Nexus smartphone as well.
Android 4.4 KitKat will take owners of Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 to the next level due to various changes, enhancements and improvements. However, it is not certain if every single feature found in Nexus 5 is included on the new firmware.
Flow of Android 4.4 Update
According to Android Advices, the Samsung Nexus 10 gets ahead of with the update which begins today, and owners should check their built-in software updater inside the tablet. The ASUS Nexus 7 Wi-Fi variant follows the Nexus 10, while the mobile data variant of the 7-inch tablet will wait a little longer for the new firmware.
After that, the LG Nexus 4 is next on the list and other variants which weren't included on the first few days of the firmware update. Google releases its update gradually to prevent congestion and instant bug crisis at same time among users. Additionally, advanced users of Nexus devices can always do this manually by downloading the firmware from the Web site.
Android 4.4 KitKat Update Features
Although not as envious as with the Nexus 5, the following are the many changes owners will see on the new firmware:
1. Ok Google on Google Now which allows voice controls on several phone functionalities
2. Google Experience home launcher
3. New phone app with favourites, built-in search and improved caller ID
4. Caller ID integrated with Google Maps phone listings
5. Better cloud storage system
6. Cloud Printing for HP printers and other printers with Play Store apps
7. Immersive Mode for full screen viewing of several applications
8. Faster performance
9. Better multi-tasking
10. Screen recording enabled as addition with screen capture
11. Support for infrared blasters and low-powered sensors
12. Update Bluetooth and Location profiles
13. New lock screen with full screen album art
14. Enhanced security with the updated Linux
15. Wireless payment using NFC connectivity
16. Native apps such as Google Drive, Keep and QuickOffice included with full integration
17. Hangouts as SMS/MMS client
The Nexus 5 remains to keep few features exclusively to itself as the Android 4.4 KitKat flagship carrier. Pedometer, low-powered audio playback, more accurate touch response and other hardware-based support are only found in the Nexus 5, but owners of the Nexus 4, the Nexus 7 and the Nexus 10 may always check Play Store for similar apps.