Android 4.2

Five 'Android 4.2' stories October 2012 - October 2013

Jelly Bean likely to be on majority of Android devices within a week or so

Ben Lovejoy Oct 3 2013 - 4:15 am PT

The latest Android stats from Google show that Jelly Bean is now installed on 48.6 percent of Android devices, and given current growth rates is likely to break the magic 50 percent barrier within a week or two. Jelly Bean became the most-used version of Android back in July.

The rather less impressive stat is that more than a quarter of devices – 28.5 percent – are still running Gingerbread, which dates back as far as 2010. It’s also worth pointing out that there are couple of fudge-factors in Google’s stats …
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HTC says it still plans to update the One to Android 4.2

Chance Miller Jun 17 2013 - 3:31 pm PT

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In typical HTC fashion, the manufacturer has been relatively cagey with its plans to update its flagship One to Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Earlier today, the hopes of its customers were not helped when carrier Three UK said the update had been pulled by HTC. According to Engadget, however, the update still on its way. In a statement to the blog, HTC reportedly explained that the much-awaited Android 4.2 update is still coming to the One, but that users might have to wait a little big longer than they had originally hoped.

It’s unclear if the update is actually delayed or if Three UK simply made a mistake. We’ll be sure to keep you updated on the status of the Android 4.2 for the HTC One.

Google’s new Nexus 4 holiday ad shows off Android 4.2 Photo Sphere feature (Video)

Jordan Kahn Dec 19 2012 - 11:22 am PT

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Google just posted the holiday-themed Nexus 4 ad above to its GoogleNexus YouTube channel to show off the new Photo Sphere feature that rolled out in Android 4.2. You can check out the Photo Sphere captured in the video above for yourself on Google+.

What’s new in Android 4.2 Jelly Bean: Photo Sphere, gesture typing, multi-user support on tablets, more (9to5google.com)
Android 4.2.1 OTA update fixes December bug for some Nexus devices (9to5google.com)
Final Android 4.2 update rolling out for Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 pre-release users (9to5google.com)
Review: LG Nexus 4 – a world class smartphone for $300 (9to5google.com)

Google hopes to bring December back to Android 4.2…by December?

Jordan Kahn Nov 20 2012 - 10:07 am PT

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Those that updated to Android 4.2 might have noticed a bug that prevents users from selecting December for events like birthdays inside of the People app. Google has now officially addressed the issue in a post on the Android Google+ page by confirming that it plans to fix the bug before December:

We discovered a bug in the Android 4.2 update, which makes it impossible to enter December events in optional fields of the People app (this bug did not affect Calendar). Rest assured, this will be fixed soon so that those of you with December birthdays and anniversaries won’t be forgotten by your friends and family.

What’s new in Android 4.2 Jelly Bean: Photo Sphere, gesture typing, multi-user support on tablets, more

Jordan Kahn Oct 29 2012 - 11:43 am PT

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As we covered earlier today, Google is getting ready to introduce a brand new lineup of Nexus branded devices for the holidays and to accompany the launch is Android 4.2. We already got a good look at some of the features in this latest version of Jelly Bean in a promo video and walkthrough with Google engineers, but Google has a full run down of what’s new in 4.2 on its Android website here. It also posted the video above showing off the new Photo Sphere camera experience.

One of the biggest new features that Google is talking about is the new Photo Sphere camera mode. It allows users to snap pictures in every direction “that come together into incredible, immersive photo spheres that put you right inside the scene.” You can check out photo spheres from a few photographers here.

Some of the other features included in 4.2: enhancements to the lockscreen with widgets and camera access, Miracast wireless display support, multi-user support on tablets, and improvements to Google Now and accessibility. Google explained the multi-user support available to tablet users:

It’s your fully customized tablet. And theirs, too. With support for multiple users, you can give each person their own space. Everyone can have their own homescreen, background, widgets, apps and games – even individual high scores and levels! And since Android is built with multitasking at its core, it’s a snap to switch between users – no need to log in and out. Available only on tablets.

Android 4.2 also includes a smarter keyboard with Gesture Typing:
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