The update to Android 4.4 alias Kitkat is now available for the Nexus 4 and the Nexus 7 distributed with UMTS modem. A week ago, the distribution of Kitkat update for the Nexus 7 launched without a modem and the Nexus 10 These models also receive the revised update. A week ago, the build number KRT16O was distributed, then there is the build number KRT16S.
According to Google, few of the unspecified bugs were fixed but no further details. The update will be distributed wirelessly. Because the update is not everywhere at the same time on the devices, it may take a few days until all devices receive the update.
Google has also provided the updated Factory Images for Nexus models already available for download. Google's Smartphone Nexus One, Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus will not update to Android 4.4 alias Kitkat. Technical reasons were not disclosed.
Many buyers have deliberately opted for Nexus devices because they assumed that they receive in the future early upgrades to new versions of Android. For the Galaxy Nexus there are already alternative Android distributions, bringing the Android 4.4 on the Smartphone. Android 4.4 brings a number of improvements with which the Smartphone or tablet to make use more comfortable than before the user.
The phone app also scans the numbers of nearby shops or the directories of Google Apps accounts. In addition, the app's contact list, sorted by frequency of contact - important people are easier and faster to find. On Android 4.4; now disappear when watching movies or books, the navigation buttons at the bottom completely.
Previously they were just hidden, but still have taken place and were visible as black bars with three points. In addition, the voice search was expanded, with the voice command “Ok Google" it is now ready for system-wide.
The design of the e -mail client of Android, Google has adapted to the Gmail app, so that they look very similar now. In the E -mail client messages can now be deleted with a wiping gesture, which is also possible directly from the notification bar.
