Android 4.3 On Nexus 4 : New Camera Features & More

Nexus 4 was spotted recently showing off Android 4.3 Jelly bean operating system. The Nexus 4 was seen in Thailand Mobile expo. Android 4.3 Jelly bean is a minor update from current Android 4.2 version. The Nexus 4 running on new Jelly bean Os had repositioned camera controls, which is shifted to the side now.

Google did not release the much awaited Android 5.0 aka Key Lime Pie version and decided to keep silent even on Android 4.3 at Google I/O. This is new mute approach by Google launching soft minor updates silently without much hype and hoopla.

Android 4.3 is minor update having three main features:

1. Bluetooth Smart Support
2. OpenGL ES 3.0 Support
3. Better API functionality for Developers

So, as an end user Android 4.2 does not bring much to the table. The major update is expected by September/October this year when Google will launch Key Lime Pie.

It is also important to understand that with they way Google applies new updates through Google Play Services, they don't need to release new OS updates for every minor/major overhaul. For example recent announced Google Music All Access, New Google Maps App, Google Play Games etc where updated through Google Play services and not bundled with new version of Android OS.

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Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Update Coming Soon

Android 4.3 is expected to arrive in June/July this year! Android 4.3 update is a minor upgrade from 4.2.2 with most of the emphasis given on API improvements for developers. This could be the only reason why Google did not announce it at their recent Google 2013 I/O event.

The Android 4.3 is expected to be launched on 10th of June most probably on White Nexus 4 . Since it is a minor upgrade not much is known about it. However, Android 4.3 version is expected to have three major changes:

1- API Improvements for developers

2- Support for BlueTooth Smart

3-Opengl ES 3.0 Support.

While there are some other reports as well, stating that White Nexus 4 would not get 4.3 android, rather it will debut on Nexus 7 to be launched In July this year.

Mountain View based company recently announced Google Play Games, Improved Google Maps, Hangouts and Google Play All Music Access but they are not expected to be launched in sync with Android Os upgrades. Rather, they will come directly to you Via Google Play updates for Apps.

This leaves us with speculations about Android Key Lime Pie  or Android 5.0. This time Google did manage to maintain the "blanket of secrecy" on their next upcoming major Android OS upgrade. It is being guessed that Android Key Lime Pie / Android 5.0 might get launched together with Google Nexus 5 in September/October this year commemorating 5 years since Android was launched!

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