When Will You Get Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) ?

 

Although the next version of Google's mobile operating system, Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), is expected to go live later this month, there will be a lag, as usual, between release time and when you might see the OS on your Android device.

That's because the handset makers, not Google, determine when to allow upgrades to their smartphones. The arrangement is supposed to foster innovation, but it also fosters frustration among users who can't get the latest version of Android in a timely manner--or in some cases, at all. It has also fostered a fragmented ecosystem that's vulnerable to attacks by hackers.

Aware of the "instant gratification" problem with Android, Google made a move to address it at last week's I/O developers conference with the release of a Platform Development Kit (PDK) for its OEMs. The kit does for hardware makers what a Software Development Kit (SDK) does for software writers.

However, even if PDKs speed up the adoption process, they aren't likely to have much impact on the initial release of Jelly Bean. Android 4.2 or even 5.0 may be released before many users see Jelly Bean--if they ever do. After all, Jelly Bean's predecessor, Ice Cream Sandwich, introduced in October 2011, is currently on only 10 percent of Android devices.

 

 

Which Phones And Tablets Will Get Android 4.1?

 

Samsung Galaxy Nexus

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus will be the first device to receive an Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update. Google has confirmed that the update will be rolling out in July.

Samsung Nexus S

Google has said the aim is to get the Nexus S running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean in mid-July 2012. Samsung users using the Nexus S will get an over the air update in mid-July. Exact details have yet to be confirmed.

Google Nexus 7 Tablet

Google announced its first tablet computer (TheAsus-made Nexus 7) last week. Google’s Nexus 7 ($199 for 8GB, $249 for 16GB) is a game-changer. Nexus 7 is the first tablet to launch with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

Motorola Xoom

Motorola Xoom users will also be getting an Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update in mid-July. No exact details on when the over the air update will be out however, or whether the update will also come to the Motorola Xoom II.

Phones And Tablets Should Get Android 4.1

 

Samsung Galaxy S III

Samsung Galaxy S3 is right now the latest and the most expensive Android phone in the market. So Galaxy S3 should definitely get an Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update. Samsung hasn’t confirmed it, but we expect it to be amongst the first to roll out Jelly Bean.

HTC One X

HTC One X is the best-selling phone of the HTC One series. It is powered by a Quad Core Processor.  So HTC One X should definitely get an Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update.

Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime

Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime is a quad-core CPU tablet. Also Jelly Bean is optimized for quad-core processors. Therefore Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime should definitely get an Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update.

Asus Transformer Pad 300

The Asus Transformer Pad 300 launched with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Therefore Asus Transformer Pad 300 should definitely get an Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update.

Asus Transformer Pad Infinity

The Asus Transformer Pad Infinity is launching with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Therefore Asus Transformer Pad Infinity should definitely get an Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7-inch and 10-inch) was launched just months ago with Ice Cream Sandwich as its operating system. Therefore Samsung should have no problems in giving Galaxy Tab   2 an Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update.