Google has started rolling out the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for the Samsung Nexus S devices

Google has started rolling out the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for the Samsung Nexus S devices.

Google has started the roll out of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for its Nexus S smartphone. The new Android 4.1 Jelly Bean JRO03E build for the Nexus S devices weighs about 114 MB and is available over the air (OTA). This update is available for the Nexus S GT-I9023 and GT-I9020 variants, according to a website.

Google had promised to push out the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for the Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S devices by mid of July. The Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S - both are Google Experience Devices because they run the basic (vanilla) build of the Android version without any customisations.

The new Android 4.1 Jelly Bean JRO03E build is meant only for GT-I9023 and GT-I9020T model number bearing devices. In India, Samsung has mostly sold the Nexus S GT-I9023 model that comes with Super LCD display.
The Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update is still in the process of roll out so the Indian users can expect it on their devices in a day or two. Also, this update does not wipe out any user data but we still recommend taking a data backup.

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Google Android Jellybean device to launch Android Jellybean device by December

Google Android Jellybean device - Android 5.0 Jellybean is yet to be announced officially but is likely to be announced during developer conference in June 2012.

Google is readying another version of Android operating system, known as Android 5.0 Jellybean, and devices based on this operating system will be available as early as this year end, according to the Wall Street Journal. Google, however, is yet to officially comment on the report.

Currently, Android 4.0 is the latest version of the world largest mobile operating system. However, the Android 4.0 ICS is yet to be rolled out for many devices. Infact, only a handful smartphones have Android ICS operating system.

Google is expected to make an official announcement on Android 5.0 Jellybean during its annual I/O developer conference, which is set to take place this June end.

Though not much known about Jellybean's features, but it is expect to bring Chrome browser integration, better enterprise security related features, and a voice assistance feature similar to SIRI of iOS.

Better power management for improved battery life and easy upgrade path is also likely to be new additions.

Google has followed the alphabetical order in the naming of Android operating systems which are named on deserts. While the first two Android's did not get name (or were not announced to public) the rest of them have been named as Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread and Ice Cream Sandwich. The next two versions are expected to be called Jellybean followed by Key Lime. 

Read More - http://www.themobileindian.com/news/6573_Google-to-launch-Android-Jellybean-device-by-Dec

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