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AT&T LG Optimus G Jelly Bean update arriving with ISIS

By Robert Nelson
on 4 Apr, 2013

We had recently began hearing reports of an update from those sporting an LG Optimus G with AT&T, however as of today, that update has been officially announced. The update is bringing Jelly Bean and is rolling-out as of today, April 4. Those with an Optimus G will be getting Android 4.1.2 along with a few additional perks.

Verizon Galaxy Nexus 4.2.2 factory images posted

By Robert Nelson
on 28 Mar, 2013

Verizon, after a rather long wait, began updating the Galaxy Nexus to Android 4.2.2 last week. And as one would expect as a follow-up to that, the official factory image has since been posted on the Google Developers page. Basically, this should be good news for those who like to jump from ROM to ROM as this image will provide a simple and easy way to get back to your stock setup.

AT&T announces Jelly Bean for the Samsung Galaxy Express

By Robert Nelson
on 26 Mar, 2013

Another AT&T branded handset is getting Jelly Bean. The handset is the Samsung Galaxy Express and the update will be arriving as Android 4.1. Perhaps even better, AT&T has said the update is available now and that it will be coming over the air. Those with an AT&T branded Galaxy Express now have two options ahead of them.

Jelly Bean now available for AT&T Sony Xperia TL users

By Robert Nelson
on 12 Mar, 2013

The Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update process began for the AT&T Sony Xperia TL earlier in the month. In fact, it began on March 1. The catch was that the update was only available by way of the PC Companion desktop app. That has since changed and as of today -- AT&T has announced that Jelly Bean is now rolling-out over-the-air.

AT&T Sony Xperia TL Jelly Bean update begins

By Robert Nelson
on 1 Mar, 2013

It looks like the Jelly Bean update process has begun for the AT&T branded Sony Xperia TL smartphone. Unfortunately that bit of good news does come with a catch. The update process has just begun and at the moment we have yet to see any reports of the update arriving over the air. Basically, Jelly Bean is coming for the AT&T Xperia TL, however there is a bit of a hassle to get it updated at the moment.

Pwn Pad: 7-inch pen-testing tablet running Android 4.2 and Ubuntu 12.04

By Robert Nelson
on 22 Feb, 2013

The debate as to how useful a tablet can be in the business world is ongoing, however it looks like Pwnie Express have set out to make the tablet a useful tool in terms of penetration testing. In fact, the company has recently unveiled the Pwn Pad, a 7-inch tablet that they describe as being a "commercial grade penetration testing tablet." Aside from the 7-inch display, this tablet is running Android 4.2 and Ubuntu 12.04 and touting features to include a OSS-Based Pentester Toolkit and Long Range Wireless Packet Injection.

Google details everything new that arrived with Android 4.2

By Robert Nelson
on 20 Feb, 2013

Google has recently updated their Jelly Bean page. This is the page that talks about Android 4.2 as a whole, however this update has added details on everything that has arrived new since Android 4.1. Needless to say, this page takes away the guessing and just breaks it all down. To begin with, Google describes 4.2 as bringing the speed and simplicity of Android 4.1 with new features to includes Photo Sphere, a redesigned camera app, new Gesture Typing keyboard, Google Now (with new cards) and more.

LG readying Jelly Bean for the Optimus 4X HD, L9 and L7 smartphones

By Robert Nelson
on 8 Feb, 2013

LG recently began teasing in advance of Mobile World Congress and while we wait to see what they have planned for the show, it looks like they have also started teasing some current device owners with an update. Specifically, teasing those with an Optimus 4X HD, Optimus L9 and Optimus L7 with Jelly Bean. The details are still at a minimum, however if you happen to be carrying any of those three devices -- an update is in the works.

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean roll-out begins for the Sony Xperia T and Xperia V

By Robert Nelson
on 7 Feb, 2013

Sony Mobile has recently offered up some updated details for Jelly Bean on 2012 Xperia devices. In short, according to details from Sony, the Jelly Bean roll-out will begin this week on select devices. The initial list includes two handsets with the promise of one more to come next month.

Nexus 4 running Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean captured on video

By Robert Nelson
on 14 Jan, 2013

On Friday of last week we began seeing reports of Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean in-the-wild, and while we are still yet to see anything official from Google, we do have another sighting. And nicely done, this latest has arrived in video form. This video comes by way of the Czech language SmartMania.cz website which means we now have three markets where 4.2.2 has been spotted.