Jelly Bean

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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.

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HTC confirms Jelly Bean updates for One X, XL and S, we feign surprise

by Alex Dobie

Jul 20, 2012

We had the first hints of an announcement on HTC Jelly Bean updates yesterday by way of Aussie carrier Telstra, but now the manufacturer is sending out a statement confirming what many already expec...

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Android Central Podcast 103: Live nude Jelly Bean flashing, Nexus abounds, group data love

by Phil Nickinson

Jul 20, 2012

Thing 1: Nexus 7 all up in here Check out the official Nexus 7 guide book Get to grips with new Jelly Bean features Top 5 Games for your new Nexus 7 How to unlock the boot...

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Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean OTA now appearing on some Nexus S variations

by Chris Parsons

Jul 19, 2012

If you've been hanging onto your Nexus S, waiting impatiently for Google to start the roll out of Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean to your device, you won't have to wait all the much longer. It seem...

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Telstra: HTC 'preparing' Jelly Bean updates for One XL and One S

by Alex Dobie

Jul 19, 2012

We haven't heard much from HTC on the subject of Android 4.1 updates of late. When Jelly Bean was first announced, the manufacturer said it was "reviewing the software" in order to det...

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Vodafone Australia halts Jelly Bean update, cites regulatory issues

by Richard Devine

Jul 19, 2012

Uh oh. Seems all is not sweetness down under, with yesterday's news of an impending Jelly Bean update for the Nexus S from Vodafone Australia, today replaced with the news it has been pulled. T...

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How to: Alter the DPI on your Nexus 7 to bring up that bigger tablet feel

by Richard Devine

Jul 18, 2012

There's absolutely no doubt, the Nexus 7 is a fantastic piece of equipment. But, as with all Android devices, you can't please all of the people, all of the time. One point of annoyance for ...

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Be sure to check out AC on Google Currents with your new Nexus 7

by Jerry Hildenbrand

Jul 18, 2012

Google has made Currents part of Android with Jelly Bean, and anyone with a Nexus 7 or other Nexus device who's updated has it sitting in their app drawer. That's not a bad thing -- the...

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The full SDK for Android 4.1 now available, along with new NDK and tools

by Jerry Hildenbrand

Jul 18, 2012

Google has made the full 4.1 Android SDK available for download, along with a revised set of SDK tools (20.1.1) and the NDK (rev 8b). As always, the SDK and assorted tools are available for Win...

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Light Flow LED Control updated to v3.0.4, fixes for Jelly Bean included

by Chris Parsons

Jul 18, 2012

After the roll out of Light Flow LED Control v3.0, Google went ahead and introduced Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. This introduced some changes that needed to be corrected within Light Flow LED Control and...

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Nexus S Jelly Bean update reportedly set to start rolling out in the next couple of days

by Richard Devine

Jul 18, 2012

It seems like the good news week is set to continue for Nexus fans, with reports emerging that the hotly anticipated update to Android 4.1 is set to starting rolling out to the Nexus S over the...

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Pocket gets ready for the Nexus 7 and Jelly Bean

by Simon Sage

Jul 17, 2012

Pocket, previously known as Read it Later, has recently upgraded their bookmarking app for Android for Nexus 7 and Jelly Bean optimization. Here's the full feature list for Pocket 4.1.3. ...

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Early CyanogenMod 10 preview build brings Jelly Bean to Galaxy S III

by Alex Dobie

Jul 17, 2012

If you like to live dangerously, and can't wait any longer to get Android 4.1 Jelly Bean on your Galaxy S III, you'll be pleased to hear that a (very) early preview build of CyanogenMod 10 i...

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Picking up your Nexus 7 today? Here's some required reading

by Alex Dobie

Jul 17, 2012

The Google Nexus 7 is starting to make it its way out to consumers around the world, and if you're among the lucky early adopters picking up the Jelly Bean tablet this week, we've got some r...

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Take control of your Galaxy Nexus' destiny by flashing it to the takju build

by Jerry Hildenbrand

Jul 16, 2012

Google selling unlocked Galaxy Nexus phones through Google Play is pretty cool, especially at the price they're asking. But not too long ago, that wasn't an option if you wanted a GSM G...

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Instagram updated with Nexus 7 support, Flickr sharing

by Alex Dobie

Jul 16, 2012

If you're among the lucky few to already be in possession of a Google Nexus 7, then you'll be pleased to see hear that the Instagram app for Android has been updated to support your new...

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Nexus 7 gets a tiny OTA update to build JRO03D

by Alex Dobie

Jul 15, 2012

Just as Google Nexus 7 tablets are starting to make their way out to consumers, the tablet has received a minor over-the-air update, the second OTA for those who got the Google I/O edition. As far a...

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Jelly Bean keyboard: get your quick punctuation keys back [from the forums]

by Jerry Hildenbrand

Jul 15, 2012

So you're all psyched about using the new fast keyboard in Jelly Bean, and digging the predictive text feature. But after a while, if you're like me, you realize that things went much smooth...

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Try out the Jelly Bean Keyboard on your ICS device

by Richard Devine

Jul 15, 2012

One of the, many, awesome new features in Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, is the keyboard. While sharing appearance with it's predecessor, where the Jelly Bean keyboard excels over Ice Cream Sandwich, i...

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Building AOSP Jelly Bean for the Verizon Galaxy Nexus - a tutorial [from the forums]

by Jerry Hildenbrand

Jul 14, 2012

We've seen the source code for Android 4.1.1 (affectionately known as Jelly Bean) drop from Google, and plenty of us were excited to see the Verizon Galaxy Nexus binaries were back online a...

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Android 4.1 Jelly Bean changelog posted in celebration of the Nexus 7 shipping

by Richard Devine

Jul 14, 2012

So, your shiny new Nexus 7 is either in hand or on the way, and your Samsung Galaxy Nexus -- in most cases -- just got an OTA to Android 4.1.1. But, when you're asked; "so just what is all ...