Today is update day for the HTC One X can now be updated to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean over Wi-Fi. The Droid RAZR/Maxx is getting an update this week and other Android updates are scheduled to be released soon including 4.2.2 for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus.
The HTC One x update adds some AT&T software and Isis payments as well as HTC Sense 4. The update also improves power management and fixes AT&T Address Book .
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Verizon Wireless and Motorola announced the new software update for the original Droid RAZR and Droid RAZR MAXX. This update includes an upgrade to the Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). Other Android updates are scheduled to be released soon including 4.2.2 for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus.
Android Jelly Bean 4.1 offers a better keyboard and is faster/smoother (read features). To check if an update is available go to Settings > System > About phone > System updates. Follow prompts to download and install the update.
Updates are coming and going in the Android world. Here's a round-up or recent update news for some of the most popular Samsung Galaxy devices with a Jelly Bean focus.
Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus SOON Song- According to Verizon Twitter account a rep tweeted that the Nexus will be update to Android 4.2.2 but did not state when. The all too familiar release date was "coming soon." An XDA forum member has reported receiving an update for his Nexus.
Whoops, the Windows Phone update to 7.8 has been halted due to a glitch reportedly with Live Tiles.
Microsoft has stopped the update until further notice to customers of Vodaphone. According to the Windows Phone update page, the update is not available in all markets or for all phones.
There have been many updates recently for iOS 6.1 to fix different bugs. Developers have been given access to the beta 2 pre-release version of iOS 6.1.3 that offers improvements for iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S, 5, iPad 2/3/4 and iPod touch 4th gen and later.
Most importantly, the update fixes the lock screen security flaw.There is a security fault that allows other to access phone contacts and other information from the lock screen by canceling emergency dialing and tapping the power button.
There were problems with iOS 6.1 and Microsoft Exchange that appeared to fixed in iOS 6.1.2 the latest iOS update. Previously there was an update for iPhone 4S-only (6.1) due to a battery drain problem with some networks, especially Vodaphone.
The "Exchange calendar bug that could result in increased network activity and reduced battery life" is fixed with the update. Last week Apple acknowledge the problem and offered a temporary fix.
If you were one of the very lucky people to get the HTC ThunderBolt when it was the first LTE smartphone from Verizon Wireless, you can start rejoicing and do a dance like Snoopy over the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update that has started rolling out today.
The update was announced last week and in typical Verizon Wireless fashion it is slowly starting to be pushed to HTC ThunderBolt owners.
In the can't believe its really happening department, is Verizon has announced that is first LTE powerhouse the HTC ThunderBolt will be getting an update from Android Gingerbread to Ice Cream Sandwich 4.04.
The HTC ThunderBolt due to LTE testing was announced in January at CES in 2011, with an expected launch in February and not launched until March 17, 2011. The first update to Android 2.3 was suspended in September 2011. In September 2012, HTC reported that they were aware that they missed their deadline they promised in May.
Sprint is finally pushing out an update for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus to Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean.
The update is being pushed out over there in stages over a 10 to 21 day time frame.
It is always a good idea to backup your data before performing any update and to be sure that your battery is at least 50% charged. Often updating over a Wi-Fi network is faster depending on cellular network conditions. Wi-Fi updates are recommended by Sprint.Here's a new one, do not remove the battery during the update, noted a Sprint support document.
Apple has released a new update for iPhone, iPad and iPod. iOS 6.1. It will work with iPhone 3GS and later(4, 4S 5) , iPad mini, iPad 2, iPad 3rd generation and and iPad 4, as well as iPod Touch 4th generation and after.
The update suports many languages including English French, German, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Polish, Portuguese, Thai, Vietnamese, and more.
The update adds LTE for more iPhone carriers and includes:
iTunes music match to download songs from iCloud
Bug fixes.
Those who joined the Windows Phone smartphone beta-test over movement will be happy to know that the Nokia Lumia 9p0 is expected to be updated the Windows 7.8 by the end of this week or later. Microsoft released the SDK for Windows phone 7.8 an optional update for developers.
The update is currently available servers and can be installed manually.
Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II owners are receiving a minor update that fixes the Exynos security vulnerability.
The update, SW VersionBaseband version: I605VRALL4 Build Number: JRO03C.I605VRALL4, is an"Android Security Patch added for additional security."
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