Google started its Android journey with
version 1.5 and subsequently evolved it, the
latest version being the Android 4.1 through
4.3 also called the Jelly bean OS . And now
Google will release the Android 4.4 version,
pretty soon.
Rumors about the next Android OS were in
the news for quite some time, it was also
presumed that the 4.4 version would be
called the Android Key Lime Pie, but it
seems Google has given all the rumors a
break and called it, KitKat.
Google has created a page that confirms the
next ‘Android KitKat’ version. The page also
shows a brief history of all the versions that
have been created. If the word KitKat
reminds you of the Nestle’s KitKat chocolate
bar, well you are right, in fact Google has
partnered with Nestle and preferred calling
their next released as KitKat.
According to Marc Vanlerberghe (Director
Android Marketing), the tasty chocolate has
been their favorite ever since the Android
was created and they couldn’t imagine a
better name. There is no word as to when
this android version will be released. Users
will also get an opportunity to take part in a
competition and win prizes – 1000 Nexus 7
tablets to be won and 50 million Android
robot shaped KitKat bars.
Features Of Android Kitkat:
* Vanishing status bar: The status bar is
now translucent and, along with the
navigation buttons, it will melt away to
give your content maximum screen
space. Swipe the edge of the screen to
bring it all back.
* Phone app updates: The new
phone app bumps your favorite contacts to the top, and features new search capabilities so you can
* Find a person or business and call directly from the app:
You’ll also find smarter caller ID that can
potentially identify callers, even if they
aren’t a listed contact.
* More Google Now: It’s easier than ever
before to use Google Now. Swipe left to
right from the home screen, or say “OK
Google” and it will begin listening, eager
to deliver your directions, or send a text.
It can also lead you directly into apps
now, not just websites.
* Hangouts adds SMS: Hangouts is now
your one-stop message shop, like a
combination of FaceTime and iMessage.
* Emojis: Emoji characters are available in
the Google Keyboard. You have the
option of setting a different default
texting app if you don’t like Hangouts.
* Works on older phones: Optimized.memory means faster multitasking and a
more responsive touchscreen. This
should make general skipping around on
your phone faster than ever, but also
means that older phones with as little as
512MB of RAM can now run Android
smoothly … if they ever get the update
to 4.4.
* Chromecast: Chromecast support allows
you to project movies and music to your
big screen (if you have Chromecast ) and
when your device is locked it will now
display full screen related album and
movie art.
* You can print files directly from your Android device to supported printers.
* The new Quickoffice app
lets you create and edit
documents, including
spreadsheets and presentations.
You can open and
save files from Quickoffice on
Google Drive,.other cloud
services, or locally on the device.
* There’s also a recently used files menu
that makes it super easy to share
whatever you were working on by email,
or just find it again in a hurry.
* HDR+ photography support.
* Infrared blasting for remote control
functionality (for device with IR blasters).
* Android Device Manager can find and
wipe your device if you lose it.
* Close captioning and subtitles now
supported for video.
* Bluetooth MAP support for Bluetooth-
enabled cars.
* Open architecture for NFC to encourage
more mobile payments.
* A built-in pedometer feature.
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