Neowin News Feed for: Jelly bean

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean spotted at Asian tech conference

Andy Weir — Sat, 25 May 2013 01:47:35 +0100

Android 4.3 didn't appear at Google I/O as expected, but it has been spotted on a Nexus 4 at the Thailand Mobile Expo 2013 - in images and on video - ahead of a possible launch next month. Read more...

After changing the numbers, Google sees uptake in Jelly Bean marketshare

Max Slater-Robins — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:01:28 +0100

Android 4.2 Jelly Bean has seen a boost in OS adoption after Google changed the algorithm by which they judge marketshare numbers. The increased share is a good sign, but Gingerbread 2.3 still rules. Read more...

Next version of Android: 4.3, not 5.0; Jelly Bean again, not Key Lime Pie

Andy Weir — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 05:45:45 +0100

Evidence is mounting that the next release of the Android OS won't be 5.0 'Key Lime Pie' as had been widely expected, but rather version 4.3 - an incremental 'Jelly Bean' update. Read more...

'Trusted source' reveals Samsung Galaxy S IV specs: 5-inch AMOLED, 8-core processor

Andy Weir — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:14:14 +0000

With the launch of Samsung's Galaxy S IV fast approaching, the handset's specs have apparently been confirmed by a "trusted source", who says it will have a 5" display and a whopping 8-core processor. Read more...

MWC 2013: Hands-on with Samsung's new Galaxy Note 8.0

Andy Weir — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:49:46 +0000

Samsung's Galaxy Note 8.0 is the latest addition to its range of phablets. (Yes, phablets - you can use this beast as a phone.) We went hands-on at MWC 2013 to see if it's actually any good. Read more...

Vertu chose Android for $10,000 handset as Windows Phone is ‘too complex'

Andy Weir — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 12:03:53 +0000

Having unveiled its first new handset since its split from Nokia, an Android 4.0 device, Vertu has confirmed that it considered using Windows Phone 8, but rejected it due to issues of 'complexity'. Read more...

Google Now widget spotted in documentation, evidence gets yanked

Max Slater-Robins — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:38:15 +0000

Leaked documentation shows an unreleased Google Now home screen widget and it looks like it will be coming to Android in the near future if speculation is to be believed. Read more...

Android Jelly Bean now on 13.6% of Android devices. Gingerbread still leading with 45%

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:48:38 +0000

About 7 months after its official release, Jelly Bean accounts for just 13.6% of Android devices. With only a few months until the next version of the OS comes, out it's clear Google has a problem. Read more...

Vertu's first Android phone spotted; styling still an acquired taste

Andy Weir — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:16:10 +0000

Vertu's first post-Nokia device has been spotted: an Android 4.0.4 handset sporting typically divisive styling. But will the Vertu Ti be worth the thousands of dollars it's expected to cost? Read more...

Galaxy S IV rumored to ship in April

Paul Ferson — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:36:45 +0000

More 'confirmed' information on the Galaxy S IV seems to be arriving on the scene. Among other things there's a rumored shipping date, outstanding specs, and wireless charging capability. Maybe. Read more...

Samsung announces Galaxy S II Plus; not much has changed

John Callaham — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:33:43 +0000

Samsung has announced the latest member of its Galaxy S smartphone family, the Galaxy S II Plus, which will run on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) but feature little else new compared to the Galaxy S II. Read more...

Asus Transformer AiO is an 18.4 inch tablet that runs Windows 8 and Android

John Callaham — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:46:56 +0000

Asus has announced plans to launch the Transformer AiO, an 18.4 inch PC with a monitor that can detach from a base and the ability to switch between Windows 8 and Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). Read more...

Jelly Bean market share now larger than Windows Phone

Tim Schiesser — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:30:44 +0000

The market share for Android 4.1 and 4.2 "Jelly Bean" has reached just over 10% of the total Android install base, meaning there's now more Jelly Bean devices than Windows Phones Read more...

Mobile gaming made easier: Archos GamePad now on sale in the UK

Jake Durasamy — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:54:23 +0000

Archos has launched its new Android-based handheld gaming device in hopes of meeting the requirements of gamers who enjoy low-cost mobile games, but who do not enjoy using the touchscreen. Read more...

Nexus 4 could be two months from your pocket

Paul Ferson — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 01:26:12 +0000

The hottest Android phone on the market right now could be up to two months from your pocket if you're buying from Google. Current delivery estimates are 8 to 9 weeks at most for the flagship phone. Read more...

Who needs December? Jelly Bean skips December from Date Picker

Jake Durasamy — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 22:30:00 +0000

It would seem that search giant, Google has annoyingly forgotten to include the month of December in its Date Picker feature for the People application on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). Read more...

Google wants app developers to create more tablet-enabled apps

Jake Durasamy — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:00:59 +0000

With the success of Google's Nexus 7, the Nexus 10 is attractive to consumers looking for a 10-inch Android tablet. However, Google wants to persuade developers into developing tablet-friendly apps. Read more...

Google Nexus 4 to be exclusive to O2 for a month in the UK

Jake Durasamy — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:30:59 +0000

The announcement of Google's announcement has sparked off the reaction of many Android users and other potential consumers, but in the UK we have learned that the device will be exclusive to O2. Read more...

Google Now functionality made possible through Google Talk

Jake Durasamy — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:03:19 +0100

Are you stuck on an old device with no means of getting Ice-cream Sandwich or Jelly Bean, but want to see what Google Now offers? Well, now you can via Google Talk on any Android device. Read more...

US Galaxy III will get Android 4.1 Jelly Bean 'in the coming months'

Stephen Robinson — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:29:17 +0100

Samsung has announced that the US Galaxy S III smartphone will be updating to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean in the coming months on all five US carriers, it will bring customisation enhancements and more. Read more...