Google Nexus 10 and Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: 5 Benefits Owners Should Demand with Android 4.4 KitKat
Google Nexus 10 and Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 are both eligible to get Android 4.4 KitKat and the two will definitely take advantage on it. So here are the things expected to change if Android 4.4 KitKat runs both tablets.
Google Nexus 10
Whether Nexus 10 first-generation or the upcoming Nexus 10 2013 edition, many aspect of Android 4.4 KitKat are accessible once confirmed running both devices.
1. Ok Google
Although a battery breaker to some owners of Nexus 5, Ok Google on Google Now feature isn't exclusive completely to the latest Nexus phone, just on Android 4.4 KitKat. You can command the Nexus 10 using your voice to perform email, text messaging and play songs hands-free.
2. User Interface
Many changes on the user interface will be obvious with Android 4.4 such as icons, wallpapers, settings UI and touch controls. Nexus 10 users can use Immersive Mode for better reading screen, lock screen full album art and more Emoji characters on the keyboard.
3. Fair Apps Integration
Google Drive, Keep and QuickOffice are now part of Android 4.4 apps and they are fully integrated to each other. Handle Microsoft Office documents, spreadsheets and presentation better with free create, open, editing and cloud-storage syncing via Google Drive.
4. Cloud Printing
Cloud printing isn't noted as exclusive with Nexus 5 so owners of Nexus 10 can easily print documents right from the tablet wirelessly among HP printers and printers with Play Store apps.
5. Performance Enhancements
Android 4.4 KitKat delivers important enhancements to speed up the Nexus 10 such as better handling of multiple apps, smoother user experience and possible accurate touch responses.
Google Nexus 10 2013 is likely to have the full package of Android 4.4 same with LG Nexus 5. HDR+ photography is currently exclusive on Nexus 5 that hopefully reach Nexus 10 2013.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
Both the Galaxy Note 10.1 2012 and 2014 will greatly benefit on Android 4.4 KitKat but which factors should owners look after once the firmware becomes available?
1. Galaxy Note Apps
Android 4.4 can speed up all Galaxy Note apps with functionality for live editing, doodling, drawing and more. Since KitKat boosts overall performance and multi-tasking, everything seems lightweight once updated.
2. S Pen More Accurate
Samsung did upgrade the accuracy of S Pen on Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 and Galaxy Note 3 which reacts properly to task intended by the user. According to Google, Android 4.4 will bring improved touch response on devices if hardware components are capable to do so. Owners can do a lot more with an accurate screen and S Pen.
3. TouchWiz UX 2.5
Most Samsung devices are complained about TouchWiz since it features both user interface for the icons and apps exclusive to Galaxy users only. With the help of Android 4.4, TouchWiz will run faster, gets enough space on the RAM and better handle multi-tasking of several launched apps.
4. Immersive Mode
Although uncertain up to what extend can Immersive Mode do, Galaxy Note 10.1 owners can view even better with this new Android feature combined with high-definition display and vivid projection of images and videos.
5. More Security Features
Google include a Security-Enhanced Linux to hardened application that tightens overall security and protection. Samsung added Knox security suite to bring better privacy to users and if combined, the company may create a better defence against hackers and spectators.
Samsung is expected to release Android 4.4 KitKat on most of its current flagship devices including Galaxy Note 10.1 by 2014.