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Android Distribution Updated for August 2014 – Kit Kat Jumps to 20%

Kellen August 12, 2014 45

Google updated its Android distribution numbers this afternoon, showing a jump for Kit Kat from 17.9% in July to over 20% (20.9%) in August. While Kit Kat has climbed, the numbers show devices running Jelly Bean (54.2%) and Ice Cream Sandwich (10.6%) on the...

NVIDIA Discloses More Detail for Upcoming 64-bit Tegra K1

Tim August 11, 2014 28

This afternoon, NVIDIA made more information regarding the 64-bit Tegra K1 processor known, showcasing this information during a technical conference on high-performance chips called HOT CHIPS, while also posting an informative blog post. Back in January,...

YouTube, Android Device Manager, and Google+ Receive Minor Updates

Kyle August 7, 2014 19

Over the last couple of days, Google issued updates to YouTube, Android Device Manager, and Google+. In tow with the new versions are little more than minor usability improvements and minor stylistic enhancements. Complete design transformations are probably a...

Google Releases New Android L Images as Build LPV81C

Kellen August 7, 2014 81

Alongside the announcement that the Google Fit preview SDK is now available, Google snuck out new images for the Android L developer preview. The new images weigh in as build LPV81C and are still only available to the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 (2013) WiFi. Google...

“Yup,” Moto X Will Receive Android L

Kellen August 5, 2014 137

Ask and you shall receive. At least that's how it worked with a Google+ user hoping to get official confirmation on a future update of Android L coming to the Moto X. When John B. asked in a Moto X group on G+ if his Moto X would receive the next version of...

Google Talks Android L Preview Features, Can’t Promise Updates Though

Kellen July 21, 2014 31

On Friday, the Android team's Rich Hyndman took to the Google Developer YouTube channel to run through some of the new features introduced in the Android L developer preview. Most of this stuff we covered in a series of Android L feature posts, but for...

Android L Might Let You Customize Your Quick Settings Drop Down on Official Release

Eric July 11, 2014 50

If you have been following our coverage of Android L since its announcement at Google I/O this year, you will already know that we are pretty big fans of the new Quick Settings Panel. The new layout and design of the feature makes it easier to use and looks...

OnePlus One to Receive Android L Within Three Months of Release From Google

Tim July 7, 2014 84

In what might be an attempt to gain a bit of positive attention, OnePlus announced last Friday through its forums that the One will receive Android L within three months of the final build release from Google. Three months, you say? That's quite ambitious,...