Android 4.1.2 update now seeding to Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus

Following the footsteps of the Google Nexus 7, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S got their own treatment of Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. The 15.1MB update is currently seeding to GSM/HSPA versions of both smartphones over the air.

The update is a minor improvement over its predecessor. It includes the usual performance and stability fixes. Landscape mode however, will remain reserved for the Google Nexus 7.

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Source : http://www.gsmarena.com/android_412_update_now_seeding_to_nexus_s_and_galaxy_nexus_-news-4954.php

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LG announces Jelly Bean update schedule for Korea

LG is not exactly known for releasing timely Android updates for its smartphones, but as it seems, its Korea-only phones will get Jelly Bean treatment on time.

The first handset go get Android 4.1 is the Optimus LTE II in November. Next is Optimus G in December, followed by Optimus Vu and Vu II in the first quarter of 2013.

The updates will bring the new LG UI we saw for the first time in the ICS-running Optimus G to all of the mentioned phones along with some LG exclusive apps.

There is no word on the fate of the non-Korean devices though. And just don't get us started with the yet-to-come-or-not-to-come long overdue Ice Cream Sandwich updates.

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Source : http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_announces_jelly_bean_update_schedule_for_korea-news-4945.php

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Motorola not getting 'special treatment' in Google Nexus race

No Moto Nexus on the horizon then

It may own the phone-maker, but Google won't be giving Motorola any special treatment when it comes the new Nexus.

Google's next Nexus device is still under wraps, but rumour has it that LG has been given the chance to join HTC and Samsung up at the Android prefects table.

That makes Samsung the teacher's pet with two Nexuses to its name (Nexus S, Galaxy Nexus) compared to one from HTC (Nexus One) and Asus (Nexus 7) and this possible LG addition.

Shunned

So why not Motorola? "We're operating as an independent OEM, so there's a firewall between us and the Android team," Motorola's SVP of product management, Rick Osterloh, said.

"It's very important to the company that Android remain an open playing field.

"We will absolutely be one of the people considered the next time Google delivers its Nexus phone… but we're not going to receive special treatment."

It's quite important to Google that the other Android manufacturers believe this; when the buyout became public last year, Google's Andy Rubin strongly stated that Motorola wouldn't have any advantage in the Nexus bidding system over any other manufacturers.

Source : http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/motorola-not-getting-special-treatment-in-google-nexus-race-1101899

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