Android 4.2 Jelly Bean Update- New Features

Android New Two ScreenWhen Google announced its new Nexus 4 and Nexus 10, it announced a new features in Android 2.2 Jelly Bean. Since it is still called Jelly Bean is an interim upgrade and not a fully new version as some believed would be called Key Lime Pie.

This Android version 4.2 will first ship on the Nexus 4 and Nexus 10.  Many believe that the Nexus 7 will be upgraded soon.

The new features in Android 4.2 Jelly Bean are:

  • Gesture Typing - you can glide your finger over the letters you want to type on the keyboard with more predictive suggestions.
  • Wireless Display - will stream YouTube videos, or games using a Miracast compatible  HDTV. or connect a wireless display adapter to any HDMI-enabled TV to mirror what’s on your screen quickly and easily.
  • Photo Sphere Camera -  you can take pictures in every direction for a panoramic view and the photos will merged and shared on Google Maps.
  • Tablet Support 4 Multiple Users - each user can create a customized space for homescreen, apps and widgets. Only available on tablets.
  • Smart Screen Savers - screen saver when idle or docked can show off  photo albums,  latest news from Google Currents, and more.
  • Expandable Notifications  - swipe down screen to see all notifications in one place.
  • Google Now Updates -  select cards that will automatically be updated such as weather, flight information, appointments, sports scores, hotels, events, package shipping information and or traffic locations.

2 thoughts on “Android 4.2 Jelly Bean Update- New Features”

  1. These features are not "to die for." However, I'm still mad that Moto is not updating the Motorola Atrix 4G to ICS, nonetheless Jelly Bean 4.2!

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