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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.

Verizon Galaxy S III 4.1.2 Jelly Bean software update leaked

By Cory Gunther
on 4 Feb, 2013

Samsung's extremely popular Galaxy S III flagship smartphone has been updated at a quick pace from Sammy, and all but those in the US have been updated to the latest 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. Sadly for those in the US we're still waiting for that update to arrive for some of the carriers, most notably Verizon's model. Today however it leaked, but still isn't showing all the features we've come to expect.

Sony begins sending out Xperia T Jelly Bean updates

By Eric Abent
on 2 Feb, 2013

Time to get excited, Xperia T owners, because it appears that Sony has started sending out Jelly Bean updates. Spotted by Xperia Blog, the Jelly Bean update was only certified for the Xperia T yesterday, so Sony hasn't wasted any time in pushing it out to consumers. Sony seems to be sending the update out in waves, so unfortunately, some consumers are going to have a longer wait than others.

HD Widgets Colourform theme hands-on

By Chris Burns
on 1 Feb, 2013

This week HD Widgets gets rather colorful in a new set of widgets that take what the app already does extremely well and cuts it all down to a rather Pop Art friendly phase. This release comes as a separate download from the main HD Widgets (now at version 3.8, mind you), and brings you a variety of new backs, fronts, colors, and everything in-between for your fully customizable widget family. HD Widgets just went full tilt simplistic for those that are weary of the skeuomorphism designs of the past - get flat!

Motorola RAZR i Jelly Bean roll-out begins

By Robert Nelson
on 30 Jan, 2013

Motorola has begun the Jelly Bean roll-out for the RAZR i. Though, that being said, at this point in time it looks like Jelly Bean has only arrived for those in France. Of course, this should give some excitement for those in other locations where the RAZR i is available, such as the UK.

HTC One X gets Jelly Bean on Telus in Canada

By Cory Gunther
on 25 Jan, 2013

If you're a proud owner of the HTC One X in Canada we have some good news today in the form of some Jelly Beans. After Rogers started pushing out the update earlier this month it's been confirmed that TELUS customers are getting the same treat. Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is rolling out now for the HTC One X on TELUS. Now we're just wondering about AT&T stateside.

Sony released an alpha Jelly Bean ROM for the Xperia T

By Robert Nelson
on 25 Jan, 2013

Similar to what we saw Sony do with Ice Cream Sandwich, the company has recently released an alpha phase Jelly Bean ROM. At the moment the ROM is only available for one device, the Xperia T. We should also point out that this ROM comes with some serious limitations in terms of use and is truly aimed at the more advanced user.

Samsung Galaxy S II international getting 4.1 Jelly Bean update today

By Cory Gunther
on 23 Jan, 2013

Earlier this month we received some bad news that Samsung's update to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean for their extremely popular Galaxy S II had been delayed until February. Don't worry though, because today we have some excellent news that the update has actually started rolling out as we speak.

Samsung releases Jelly Bean and Premium Suite for Note 10.1 and Tab 2

By Chris Davies
on 18 Jan, 2013

Samsung has released the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for the Galaxy Note 10.1 and Galaxy Tab 2, complete with the latest version of the Premium Suite. The new software includes Paper Artist, the tweaked interface, the latest iteration of Multi Window and Air View, and Easy Clip, among other things.

NVIDIA Project SHIELD extended hands-on with Android and PC gaming

By Chris Burns
on 17 Jan, 2013

One of the biggest presentations shown at CES this year was, without a doubt, NVIDIA's Project SHIELD, complete with a Tegra 4 processor, streaming PC gaming, and the distinction of being the first Android-toting NVIDIA device, top to bottom. What we've got for you here is a sort of B-roll collection of videos collected at CES from several source including NVIDIA Technical Marketing Director Nick Stam and Product Line Manager for GeForce GPUs Jason Paul. Have a peek at gaming with the device, an extended look at Tegra 4, and an in-depth explanation of NVIDIA's full intentions with this new gaming ecosystem.