The Android 4.4.1 KitKat was discovered in server logs running on Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and Nexus 5. The software that appears in analytics running a new version on Android 4.4 KitKat could mean a release in the near future. The testing seemed to come from Santa Clara, Calif. and continued shortly after Nov. 15 at an increased rate.

The Android 4.4.1 (KOT49E) update will also arrive on HTC One GE in the near future. The update will likely include bug fixes and improvements to help the software perform better and smoother on the devices. The Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and Nexus 5 all currently run Android 4.4 KitKat. The software recently rolled out to the Nexus 7 and Nexus 4 and was released in the Nexus 5 handset in November.

The Android 4.4 software is designed to work on lower-end models and supposed to allow most Android users to speed up performance with all of them running the same OS in their tablets and smartphones. The previous version, Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, is still being rolled out to the different devices to prepare for the KitKat upgrade. HTC One and Galaxy S4 are now running Android 4.3 and should be upgrading to 4.4 in the beginning of 2014.

The Android 4.4.1 update is expected to improve the camera from each angle. Google promises faster white balance, faster focusing, especially in low light environment, less shutter lag and the ability to pinch-zoom the view finder in HDR+ mode.

The Nexus 5 comes with the HDR+ mode that snaps a succession of photos automatically and combines them to give the user the choice for the best possible single shot. This is a great feature but users have complained about the non-consistent quality of photos taken with the camera.

Some Nexus 4 users have complained about other issues after upgrading to Android 4.4 KitKat and we'll watch closely what the 4.4.1 update brings to fix and improve the software. Meanwhile, if you aren't willing to wait for the roll out and want to install the Android 4.4.1 update as soon as possible, the software can be downloaded right now directly (zip link) from Google's servers.