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BlackBerry Android Runtime platform will be updated to support 4.1 Jelly Bean

By Robert Nelson
on 5 Feb, 2013

We had already known that BlackBerry 10 was going to have support for Android apps, however the runtime support had previously been limited to an older version of Android. In fact, it has been limited to Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread. The good news is that BlackBerry has recently confirmed an update is in the works.

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean arrives for the AT&T Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro

By Robert Nelson
on 15 Jan, 2013

AT&T has announced the latest update for the Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro smartphone. And yes, this update is bringing Jelly Bean. In fact, the update will arrive as Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean along with baseband version I547UCBLL1 and build number JRO03L.I547UCBLL1. Perhaps more exciting here -- this update is available now and users can grab it over-the-air or using Kies.

Jelly Bean brought a nice new flavor for Android users in 2012

By Robert Nelson
on 31 Dec, 2012

Android seems to have finally gained some traction this year. And before anyone flames based on that, yes, Android has had traction, however things seem to have really shifted this year. It feels like Android has really stepped up. This of course comes at least in part as a result of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, which was released back in June during the I/O conference. This year also marked a time when we began seeing some positive reviews coming from those who previously bashed Android.

Motorola Jelly Bean updates will continue in Q1 2013

By Robert Nelson
on 31 Dec, 2012

Motorola has been pretty good about keeping users up to date in terms of which devices were being upgraded and when those updates could be expected to begin rolling out. Granted, that is not to say they have been the fastest to update, but more that they have offered a regularly updated "Software Upgrade News" page.

Samsung confirms Jelly Bean and multi-window for the original Galaxy Note

By Robert Nelson
on 27 Dec, 2012

We had heard that the original Galaxy Note was going to get Jelly Bean along with the multi-window support back in November. And since then, Samsung seems to have remained quiet in terms of a confirmation. But that has since changed and the official Samsung Galaxy Note micro-site has confirmed those details.

Verizon Galaxy S III Jelly Bean source code now available for download

By Robert Nelson
on 26 Dec, 2012

Some good news for those developing around, and for, the Verizon version of the Galaxy S III -- Samsung has just released the latest source code. And for users of the Verizon Galaxy S III, while this news does not bring anything for you today, it does bring the potential of future ROM releases for your handset.

Sony’s 2012 Xperia devices will get Jelly Bean beginning in February

By Robert Nelson
on 17 Dec, 2012

We had previously heard some details about which of the Xperia branded devices that Sony was planning to update to Jelly Bean. In fact, Sony offered some details way back in October. But regardless of what happened in the past, they have returned today with another Jelly Bean related status update.

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean now available for AT&T Motorola ATRIX HD users

By Robert Nelson
on 14 Dec, 2012

We had been expecting the Motorola ATRIX HD to get Jelly Bean sooner rather than later. In fact, Motorola had previously said that it would be available for those in the US beginning this month. And well, it looks the update has arrived. The news comes by way of AT&T who note rather simply that the update is available today.

Verizon Galaxy S III Jelly Bean update confirmed for December 14

By Eric Abent
on 13 Dec, 2012

Yesterday we told you that Verizon's Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for the Samsung Galaxy S III had been approved, and that it would begin rolling out this weekend. When Verizon announced this news, it didn't mention any specific date, but now all of that has changed, with the company dating the initial roll out of the upgrade. Galaxy S III owners get ready, because Android 4.1 is scheduled to start rolling out to your devices on December 14 (which just so happens to be tomorrow).

HTC EVO 4G LTE Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update expected today

By Robert Nelson
on 13 Dec, 2012

This is not the first time we have heard about Jelly Bean coming for the HTC EVO 4G LTE, however as of now, it is looking like the update should begin rolling-out today. The details have yet to be officially confirmed, however a leaked page coming out of the Playbook has the update beginning today, December 13.