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Android version 4.1-4.2, codenamed Jelly Bean, is the current version of Google's mobile OS. Jelly Bean puts a renewed focus on UI speed and responsiveness, while further enhancing the UI introduced in Android 4.0. There's a completely redesigned notification API, allowing notifications to be expanded to include widget-like functionality. A re-vamped Google search interface includes the ability to pose questions directly and have them answered in voice. And a new Camera app allows shots to be easily reviewed and deleted. In addition, the new Google Now predictive search service puts data like location and search history to work to provide relevant real-time information.

Jelly Bean (Android 4.1) made its debut on the Nexus 7 tablet at Google I/O in June 2012. This was followed by a maintenance upgrade to Android 4.2 Jelly Bean later in the year, coinciding with the Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 launch. Android 4.2 featured new lock screen widgets, more improvements to the stock Android camera app, gesture-based typing and new quick settings shortcuts accessible via the notification bar.

Keep watching Android Central's coverage for all the latest news on Jelly Bean upgrades for existing devices.

Skyrocket
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Apr 09, 2013
The update brings Google Now, Project Butter, and all the Jelly Bean treats -- along with some device specific fixes and enhancements When we saw the T-Mobile Galaxy S II get it's Jelly Bean...
T-Mobile Galaxy S2
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by Alex Dobie
Apr 08, 2013
Android 4.1.2 update available through Kies application today Good news for owners of the Samsung Galaxy S2 on T-Mobile USA -- your update to Jelly Bean is due to start rolling out today. The up...
Galaxy Axiom
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by Alex Dobie
Apr 05, 2013
Galaxy S3's little brother gets over-the-air update to Android 4.1.2 U.S. Cellular has announced that the Galaxy Axiom -- its version of the Galaxy S3 Mini -- is today getting its update to An...
Galaxy Tab 7 Plus
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by Alex Dobie
Apr 05, 2013
Budget 7-incher gets Android 4.1.2, with users in Austria first to report update The humble Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus has come a long way since its launch in late 2011 on Android 3.2 Honeycomb. And to...
AT&T Optimus G
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by Alex Dobie
Apr 04, 2013
AT&T's Optimus G gets Android 4.1.2 and ISIS Mobile Wallet​ The over-the-air update started hitting devices a day ago, but today it's official -- AT&T's LG Optimus G h...
Kobo Arc
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by Richard Devine
Apr 04, 2013
The Kobo Arc has been updated to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, but has it made a difference? Flash back to our review of the Kobo Arc a moment. On the whole, the 7-inch tablet from Canada impressed, b...
Motorola Droid Bionic
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by Andrew Martonik
Apr 03, 2013
Turns out that Motorola support page may have been right after all After a puzzling update to Motorola's support documentation for the Droid Bionic that indicated it would receive Jelly Bean...
Android Central
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 03, 2013
It's been a couple days now since the AT&T LG Optimus G got a mysterious Easter update. Today we've got something just as unofficial, but much more recognizable. Android 4.1.2 has begun ...
Galaxy S II
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Mar 29, 2013
Alltel hasn't forgotten the Samsung Galaxy S II, and Jelly Bean is available for download right now Customers on Alltel using a Galaxy S II will want to check their messaging app this evenin...
Epic 4G Touch
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by Casey Rendon
Mar 28, 2013
Update only available over KIES The Epic 4G Touch is getting its Jelly Bean today, courtesy of Sprint. Don't bother looking in system settings for a notification, as this one is only availab...
Xperia Jelly Bean
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by Andrew Martonik
Mar 27, 2013
Sony said back in February that it would deliver Jelly Bean for the Xperia TX, and the update has hit just in time. Starting late last night, folks who have a Sony Xperia TX and the associated &...
Samsung Galaxy S2
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by Richard Devine
Mar 26, 2013
Following on from other carriers all over the globe, UK's Three has begun pushing out their very own Jelly Bean update to the Samsung Galaxy S2. While the link provided by Three for support goes...
Samsung Galaxy Express
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by Phil Nickinson
Mar 26, 2013
Google Now, performance improvements and other features hit this mid-level Android smartphone AT&T this morning announced that Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is now available for its Samsung Galaxy ...
ASUS Padfone
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by Richard Devine
Mar 23, 2013
While we may be waiting on the arrival of the new ASUS Padfone Infinity, it could be easy to forget about the first generation Padfone. The one that started it all for ASUS and their phone/tablet hy...
Kobo Arc
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by Andrew Martonik
Mar 21, 2013
The 7-inch Kobo Arc (read our review), which was released just a couple of months ago, will start its Jelly Bean update rollout today. The update will bring everything you'd come to expect from ...
Motorola Droid 4
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by Richard Devine
Mar 18, 2013
Update: Updated information from Verizon actually pegs the update as pushing out in phases, beginning Tuesday March 19. Even better news! Those of you rocking a Droid 4 might want to gather round a...
Gmail notification
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by Andrew Martonik
Mar 18, 2013
Google has just updated its Gmail app to include new actionable notifications for incoming email on devices running Jelly Bean. This means that incoming email can be archived, deleted or replied to ...
Android Central
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by Richard Devine
Mar 16, 2013
The LG Optimus L9 was introduced to European markets in the second half of last year as the then newest member of the Optimus L-Series of devices. We first went hands with the LG back at IFA 20...
Electrify 2
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Mar 15, 2013
The Motorola Electrify 2 is the latest handset to get a Jelly Bean update, as Android 4.1 is currently rolling out to users in the usual slow, cautious manner.  Motorola reminds us of a few Je...
Verizon Galaxy Tab 2 7"
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by Casey Rendon
Mar 14, 2013
  After the initial Jelly Bean rollout for non-carrier branded devices, Veizon's Galaxy Tab 2 family is now getting its chance at some Jelly Bean goodness. This over the air...