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Android 4.4 KitKat begins rolling out to the Verizon Moto X, starting today
Hot damn, that was quick! Just yesterday, we reported that a soak test had started rolling out to Verizon Moto X users that contained an upgrade to Android 4.4 KitKat, and now Motorola has officially...
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Android 4.4 KitKat update confirmed for older Motorola Droid, Atrix and...
In addition to the Moto X, Moto G and Motorola’s 2013 Droid-branded Android handsets, older smartphones made by the company will also be updated to Google’s latest mobile OS version. Motorola has...
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Nexus 4 Android 4.4 KitKat update now rolling out
Some Nexus 4 users are reporting that the Android 4.4 KitKat OTA has finally graced their phones. The update comes just hours after the Verizon Moto X received the same bump to Android 4.4 and after...
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Android 4.4 KitKat coming to HTC One by end of January, Droid DNA update by...
HTC has really been bringing its A-game when it comes to device updates recently. Not only have they been pretty aggressive with pushing out Android 4.3 to the HTC One, HTC has also been fairly...
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Designing apps for Android 4.4 KitKat – what’s new?
Got an eye for design? Google wants it to shine through in the latest version of Android. With 4.4 KitKat, Google’s barely two week old update is providing even more ways for developers to make apps...
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AT&T Moto X KitKat soak test begins
When Motorola took to the stage at the Moto G event, it was revealed that the Moto X would be seeing KitKat within a few weeks time. As it turns out, Motorola has been pretty spot on. Earlier this...
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Nexus 5 KitKat-based OmniROM custom ROM available
Many buyers prefer Nexus smartphones exactly because they offer a pure version of Android, but that doesn’t mean custom ROMs aren’t available for the device as well. After seeing an early CyanogenMod...
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Android 4.4 KitKat OTA download links now available for the Nexus 4
While the Nexus 4 factory images have been available since last week, the OTA update just recently started rolling out and has yet to reach everyone. If you’re the truly impatient type, you might have...
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Android 4.4 KitKat begins rolling out to the T-Mobile Moto X
It looks like Motorola isn’t messing around when it comes to updating the Moto X over to Android 4.4 KitKat. Not only did the update start rolling out to Verizon users this week, but earlier today we...
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Android 4.4 KitKat (KRT16S) download available for Wi-Fi, LTE and 3G Nexus 7...
A fresh new Android 4.4 KitKat build is available for the all Nexus 7 models, the recently released KRT16S firmware version. A few days ago, Google rolled out KitKat version KRT16S to address several...
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Android 4.4 KitKat coming to the Sony Xperia SP, ‘under investigation’ for...
Earlier this month Sony confirmed that it was readying Android 4.4 KitKat for the Xperia Z, Tablet Z, Xperia Z Ultra and Xperia Z1. At the time, Sony mentioned this would be the “first raft” of...
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Red Sony Xperia Z1 spotted in the wild, reportedly running KitKat
The Sony Xperia Z1 was officially announced back in early September, sporting three different color choices: white, black and purple. Fast-forwarding to today, it looks like a special edition red...
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Nexus 10 Android 4.4 KitKat (KRT16S) firmware available for download
Nexus 10 users looking to manually update their tablets to the latest Android 4.4 KitKat version – KRT16S – should know they can already download the latest firmware. Earlier today, we told you that...
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Android 4.4 KitKat arrives to the AT&T Moto X
Earlier this week, Verizon became the first carrier to see Android 4.4 KitKat on the Moto X, with T-Mobile following on Thursday. Now it’s AT&T’s turn to get in on the action! Considering AT&T...
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Galaxy S4 CyanogenMod 11 (Android 4.4 KitKat) alpha version available for...
After showing you a CyanogenMod 11 alpha version for the Nexus 5 a few days ago, it’s time to look at a similar early KitKat-based custom ROM version for the Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 model). However, it’s...
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HTC One Google Play edition KitKat update rolling out, OTA download link...
Just hours after HTC (like Samsung) published the open source kernel and framework support files for the One Google Play edition, the OTA has begun rolling out to users. Users on XDA-developers...
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HTC, Samsung release open source files for Google Play edition phones; KitKat...
Ten days ago, HTC announced it delivered the KitKat code for the HTC One Google Play edition, and that it was up to Google to push out the OTA release to users. Now it appears that the OTA is on its...
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Some Nexus 4 users running into issues after installing KitKat
Last week the Android 4.4 KitKat OTA update finally started rolling out to Nexus 4 users, after a fairly long wait. Now that the update has arrived, it seems that some unfortunate Nexus 4 owners are...
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Android 4.4 KitKat update for Galaxy S4 Google Play edition rolling out
In late Google+ post on Monday, Google confirmed that in addition to the HTC One Google Play edition, the Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play edition will get its own Android 4.4 KitKat update. The short...
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Android 4.4 KitKat Project Svelte born on dumb Nexus 4: dual-core CPU, 512MB...
One of the main features of Android 4.4 KitKat is Project Svelte, which makes the brand new OS run on older hardware that may be considered obsolete by today’s standards (dual-core CPU, 512MB of RAM...
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Android 4.4 KitKat comes early to Sony Xperia Z, Xperia T, Xperia V via...
The FreeXperia team, a group of CyanogenMod Xperia Maintainers, has released unofficial builds of CyanogenMod 11 for several Sony Xperia devices for those keen to try out Android 4.4 KitKat before...
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OmniROM team details new features, now has KitKat nightlies for 15 top devices
The OmniROM development team announced the release of KitKat nightly builds for 15 of the most popular Android devices of the moment, and highlighted some of the features that set the new custom ROM...
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Android 4.4 KitKat comes to Nexus S and Nexus One, unofficially of course
Despite Google’s decision to leave the Galaxy Nexus out of the KitKat action, it didn’t take long for the developer community to fill in the holes and release reasonably stable ports for the device....
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LG G2 KitKat update to hit Canada in late March 2014
It’s not the news you probably wanted to hear, Canadian LG G2 users, but slightly bad news is better than no news when it comes to Android updates. A representative of LG Canada told Mobile Syrup that...
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HTC One Android 4.4 KitKat update released for U.S. Unlocked and Developer...
Good news, HTC One owners in the USA, the handset is ready to receive its Android 4.4 KitKat update, although only certain versions of the phone will get it right away. The company announced via its...
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Even the HTC HD2 runs Android 4.4 KitKat
Remember the late-2009 Windows Mobile 6.5-running HTC HTD? Of course you do, since modders have used it to run a variety of mobile operating systems on it including Android. And now, the four-year old...
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Android 4.4 KitKat comes to several 2011 Sony handsets, unofficially of course
Just last week, Android 4.4 KitKat came to several newer Sony Xperia devices via unofficial builds of CyanogenMod 11. For those with Sony handsets from 2011, now it’s your turn to get your hands on...
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Xperia Z, Oppo N1, HTC One OmniROM (KitKat) nighlty builds available
More OmniROM nightly builds (based on Android 4.4 KitKat) are available for download for various devices from Sony, HTC and Oppo. The list of newly supported devices includes the Xperia Z, Xperia ZL,...
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U.S. Cellular Moto X Android 4.4 KitKat update rolling out
Another Moto X version is getting its Android 4.4 KitKat build, just as expected, the U.S. Cellular model. The update will be released in stages, so it may not be available to all U.S. Moto X owners...
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Rumor: Android 4.4 KitKat update for Galaxy S4 Mini, S3 Mini, Ace 3 and other...
Samsung may be already considering updating a variety of mid-range Galaxy handsets to Android 4.4 KitKat, a new report says. Sam Mobile has apparently obtained a Samsung document that says the KRT16...
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Android 4.4.1 is now rolling out to the Nexus 5, download link available...
Earlier today we reported that Android 4.4.1 would be rolling out to the Nexus 5 over the next few days. Well, that was a quick wait: the rollout has now officially begun begun! As expected, the...
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KitKat based CyanogenMod 11.0 M1 builds now available for Nexus devices
Just a few days ago the CyanogenMod team released stable builds of CyanogenMod 10.2, the version based on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. Now the team has turned its attention to CyanogenMod 11, the version...
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Unofficial CM11 KitKat ROM for the Galaxy Nexus hits stable version
Users of the aging Galaxy Nexus can treat themselves with some unofficial KitKat goodness, thanks to a custom ROM developed by XDA contributor PlayfulGod. The ROM is an unofficial build based on CM11,...
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Download: Nexus 7 (2013) Wi-Fi Android 4.4.1 KitKat update
A new Android 4.4.1 KitKat update is available for a Nexus device to install manually, after the Nexus 5, Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 (2013) LTE got their upgrades the other day. Nexus 7 (2013) owners can now...
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Android mirroring to Chromecast coming, Android 4.4.1 code seems to reveal
Well-known CyanogenMod developer and Cyanogen Inc cofounder Koushik “Koush” Dutta said in a Google+ post that Android mirroring may be coming soon to Chromecast, according to APIs seen in the recently...
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Download: Nexus 10 Android 4.4.1 update (build KOT49E)
It’s not just the Nexus 5, Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 (2013) models that can be updated to Android 4.4.1 (KOT49E), as the Nexus 10 also has its own Android 4.4.1 download link. Just like with the other...
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KitKat Nexus 7 winners in India get older 2012 model instead of 2013 version...
Various reports emerged from India detailing a somewhat troubling detail about Nestle’s KitKat promotion in the region: the company is apparently giving away Nexus 7 (2012) models as prizes instead...
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Android 4.4.2 (KOT49H) rolling out to Nexus devices
Dozens of users are reporting that they are receiving over the air updates to their Nexus devices. The small update brings the firmware on the Nexus 5, Nexus 4, Nexus 7 (both generations) and the...
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AOSP code and factory images for Android 4.4.2 now online
It’s a ritual that rarely changes – following each Android release, even a minor one like Android 4.4.2, Google releases factory images for its supported Nexus devices and publishes open source code...
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Android 4.4.2 fixes Class 0 SMS DoS vulnerability of Nexus devices
Google patched in Android 4.4.2 a vulnerability that exposed Nexus devices to denial of service attacks based on a special type of text messages called Class 0 SMS. Security researcher Bogdan Alecu...
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Android 4.4 KitKat begins rolling out to the Sprint Moto X
Following behind the other four major U.S. carriers and even US Cellular, Sprint is finally seeing its update to KitKat for the Moto X! The update has already begun rolling out to consumers, though it...
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Koush’s Mirror beta app on Android 4.4.2 (root) does screencast, Airplay...
Cyanogen’s well-known developer Koushik “Koush” Dutta has another interesting app in beta which will let you screencast as well as mirror the display of a rooted Android 4.4.2 device to an Apple...
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Sony releases Android 4.4.1 KitKat AOSP source for Xperia L, Xperia S and...
Sony might not be the biggest player in the Android world, but it’s still one of the best choices for those that are looking for devices that are extremely developer friendly while also rocking a...
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Android 4.4.2 removes hidden App Ops privacy feature, EFF grills Google about it
When Google released Android 4.4.2 a few days ago, it removed a hidden privacy feature called App Ops – many of you may know about it, while others may read about it for the first time – which was...
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Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for LG G Pad 8.3, HTC One Google Play editions...
The Android 4.4.2 KitKat update is already rolling out for two Google Play edition devices including the newly launched LG G Pad 8.3 and the “old” HTC One. According to Droid-Life, both updates are...
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Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for Galaxy S4 Google Play edition now available
After the LG G Pad 8.3 and HTC One Google Play editions received their Android 4.4.2 KitKat updates, it’s time for the Samsung’s own Google Play edition handset, the Galaxy S4, to receive the same...
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LG G2 Android 4.4 KitKat update postponed to early 2014, at least in France
After initially saying that the LG G2 will be updated to Android 4.4 KitKat at some point in November/December, SFR France has posted an update on its blog to announce handset owners that the rollout...
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Galaxy S4, Note 3 Android 4.4 KitKat update tipped for late January by French...
While Samsung is yet to properly announce Android 4.4 KitKat update plans for its current line of flagship devices – and not only flagship models, since KitKat has been optimized to work on mid-range...
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Android 4.4 KitKat Dialer available to non-Nexus devices via manual download
In addition to the Google Experience Launcher that’s exclusive to the Nexus 5 – and can be unofficially installed on other Android devices – there’s also a new Google Dialer application in Android 4.4...
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Android 4.4 KitKat rolling out to Verizon’s Droid Ultra, MAXX and Mini
Back in November, Verizon became the first U.S. carrier to bring KitKat over to the Moto X. Now exactly one month to the day, Verizon has taken to Twitter to reveal that it is pushing out a KitKat...
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