Our Google Play Gift Card giveaway continues today!

By Phil Nickinson  | Dec 26 2012 | 1:04 pm  | 1090 Comments

Android Central Stocking StuffersOh, my. So ... full. Can't ... hardly ... type. But the giving must go on. We're marching toward the final round of our month-long (ish) Google Play Gift Card giveaway, in which we're giving 31 lucky winners $10 to spend on Android apps, movies, music, magazines or TV shows from Google Play.

Oh, and by the way -- all 31 winners (one for each day in December) will be entered to win a shiny new Nexus 4, still in its box, sitting here on our desk. (In case you had any concern for our ability to snag what remains an unsnaggable device.)

So ... for today's entries: Leave a comment on this post and tell us the top Android-related feature you're hoping for in 2013. One entry per person, yadda yadda yadda.

Good luck!

Phil Nickinson

Phil Nickinson Editor in Chief

"Phil is a recovering print journalist, editor of Android Central, subtitles and street signs."

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Aple132533 says:

Photosphere on the GNII

aplusjimages says:

I know the Note 2 has it but I'm hoping it becomes standard for multi screens. Mainly I want my music player and GPS to share a screen. It would really help when driving.

jc_17 says:

project battery life extreme :D

thiscityishell says:

I'm just hoping carriers will stop being so hardheaded and let their devices get Jelly Bean already! Stop making everyone wait years later when another Android update is released.

EZYE says:

I wish for true multitasking in next version of android.

Mosby09 says:

How about a way to get rid of Bloatware without having to root?

Gator352 says:

Bluetooth voice command integration with Google NOW! NOW dangit I said NOW!!!

gtmerciless says:

I'd love to see default cloud syncing of app settings and saved games so all devices can be identical. If Google really wants me to have lots of Android devices this is a vital feature.

dongemus says:

I want video streaming over wifi!

Cbalber82 says:

New to the forums, but been a regular reader for a while now. I'm looking forward to hopefully getting Touchwiz Premium for my SGS3 in 2013

t-b says:

Better power efficiency would be nice - and a customizable settings menu bar thingy.

Fady Mahfouz says:

An amazing battery life.

YBCold says:

Photosphere for yhe Galaxy Note 2 woukd be awesome!

A free gift card wouldn't be so bad either!

Happy Holidays!

Droid Brick says:

I'd like to see a bbm type messenger in the new OS! Also, some LTE Nexus love would be nice.

willy.morgan says:

I would like to see stronger voice integration in the next iteration of Android. I.E. voice dictation of notes, voice browsing.

BigAtrain says:

I want Jellybean for the NOTE 10.1

michael baker says:

Hoping to see google apps that will work Pandigal novel!!

michael baker says:

Pandigital novel needs a youtube that willplay videos.

rakli67 says:

A jellybean update for my Skyrocket.

Shreyas13 says:

Better Multi-tasking! Palm did it so well...

bartclan says:

The feature I'd like to see is more integration of HTML5 into Android browsers.

inabeled says:

hoping for a nexus phone with capacitive menu buttons instead of the onscreen ones and a micro sd card slot!

cerps says:

I'd like an auto ringer/sound profile capability baked into AOSP. Or at least a manual sound profile controller. I know you can download apps for this, but why doesn't Google put this in stock AOSP?

Spide says:

Ability to choose density/number of icons shown on application menu pages within stock android

36_melly says:

A JB update for my Galaxy Note.

AndroiX says:

I'd like to see a Multiple Users feature for all android devices, not just tablets.

Happy holidays everyone.

ace-r1 says:

On my nexus phone,better camera software.

fcjr77 says:

Better NFC support for more handsets and to be able to use Google Wallet in more places.

phenotype says:

Photosphere

eancox says:

Jelly bean for my Internationial Note and my Acer Icona tablet

aznturtle says:

A Offial update for my nexus one. :P

gizak says:

i'd like an airplay option, but obviously with superior features. Our phones should be mobile consoles and video streamers regardless of the screen we want to use it on. build it into google tv boxes or sell dedicated mini g-stream boxes just for seemless, intuitive, wireless video stream. IE: just as you'd use NFC to share with another phone, allow me to just tap the g-stream box and video goes to that monitor.

lindend says:

I'd like to see a better Google Voice app.

DrunkFux says:

hoping vanilla android adds good overlay features to its stock layout, like the swiping left or right on a contact to call or sms... adding the multitasking windows like samsung has... and most imp... add a stock black or inverted or dark theme to it...!

NDchem2014 says:

I'm looking forward to wireless charging as a standard in all phones.

bobjohnson201 says:

Multi Window support

BajanTech says:

It'd like to unlock the phone via the home key rather than the power button

TheOnlyMorgan says:

Greater emphasis on optional external storage and larger more expansive games for 2013 on Android.

Copernikcus says:

I want to see better integration from PC to phone natively. I love opening something on Chrome PC and having it right away on phone. I would love to see it advance to more then just the web browser.

ottscay says:

I'm hoping for a Motorola X phone that beats Apple at the build quality game.

Ponic says:

Hoping that Project Roadrunner becomes a reality!

Fussolia says:

I'd like Google to learn from Samsung about how they do S Beam, which is by establishing a wifi direct network when tapping two devices to use Android Beam. Currently it uses Blutooth. This makes file transfers much faster. Thanks for the chance to win!

Jeffrey Joseph says:

iOS like quality google maps app

cyanogen-man says:

Woot!!!! 10 bucks woot looking forward to an 4.2.1 upgrade to my already awsome one x+ woot happy new years android central!!!

atlas9171 says:

I'd like to see Google Now expand and improve.

Christopher p says:

Nexus 7 with 1080 p screen, tegra 4, wireless charging, 8 megapixel camera, and of course android 5.0. I would love the Google play cards to go with my nexus 7 :-)

gtbarry says:

Hand gesturing using the front facing camera to control options such as:
- silence an incoming call
- control the MP3 player or photo gallery
- launch apps such as Google plus or voice
- etc.

This would be a huge wow factor for apple users to admire from afar.

(I know there are some apps that do this, but I don't find them reliable at all. I even remember using Eye Sight from my Nokia days and that worked much better than the google apps I have seen to date. Well done and built into the OS would be amazing!)

Bhal Bautista says:

Battery Life! :D Merry Christmas to all, specially Andriod Central!

NeuBreed says:

Hmm not sure what else I'd like. But could put this prize to use.

gorosz says:

Wireless charging would definitely be great. I work in a store that repairs phones and the number of issues we see with charging ports are insane. Most of which are user caused, but sometimes you have to protect people from themselves. In 2013 I would also love to see a BEAST of a Nexus phone. Something along the lines of the Optimus G, but also include an SD slot. I don't care how huge the internal memory is, I still want an SD slot. Give me 64GB internal and the option for a memory card.

r1fo says:

I want more games to use Google's cloud based storage solution for saved files. Honestly the main reason I root my phone is to be able to back up my saved data, seems like it's something that should be standard practice.

peambrosio says:

Happy Holidays!

scottmattingly says:

Better battery life. Thanks!

rap1 says:

More support for running multiple apps. Would like to be able to run 2 phone apps both in protrait orientation while with a tablet in landscape or the 2 apps in landscape with the tablet in portrait.

fwhminnm says:

Faster android OS updates. Key lime pie here we come!

Jared-5 says:

OK, since you asked:

The top Android-related features I'm hoping for in 2013, would be:

- upgrade my Galaxy Note to Jelly Bean (AT$T)
- improve Google Voice reliability and integration (use *only* GV on my phone)
- MMS support on Google Voice
- improved battery life would be great
- more memory in all devices without SD cards (16GB is already so yesterday)
- bring back Google Latitude as a separate icon, don't bury it in Maps
- improve Gmail app. I'd like to *bold* and _underline_ text in my emails
- make 1280x800 the *minimum* resolution on all future devices

- Google Now:
* options for Google Now to access multiple emails (I use one address for package tracking emails, and another for airline reservations, Google Now only sees one email address) to help with notifications.
* better responsiveness/interaction. I have to wait around for Google Now to decide which cards to show me. Let me ask it to update, or 'look ahead' instead of just 'now'.

- Google Nexus 7 with:
* rear camera (it's very hard to use Google Goggles with front camera only)
* USB host support (if I can't have an SD slot, give me USB host)
* HDMI out (I'd buy more Google Play movies if I had HDMI out)

- Contacts/Gmail:
A BlackBerry feature I really miss, is being able to have a distinct 'ringtone' for individual contacts when I get their emails. Yes, I said each CONTACT can have a different notification tone. Android only allows a different tone for each email accounts I've synced to the phone, but I miss being able to hear *WHO* is emailing me.

- Parental Controls
Lots of kids are getting tablets these days. Since these are mainly cloud-driven, there are things that parents don't want them to see/hear/buy/do when accessing the cloud. Allow Google Play to be locked down, as well as a kid-friendly content feature on YouTube, etc. I wouldn't mind my kids watching Sponge Bob on YouTube, but there are certainly "other things" they shouldn't be able to stumble upon.

- Make devices function more similarly:
*VOLUME CONTROL -
My old Motorola Atrix volume controls work differently than my Samsung Galaxy Note. On my Atrix, I could lower the volume, and EVERYTHING was lowered. On my Galaxy Note, when I lower the volume, only the RINGER volume is lowered; all the notification volumes remain at their preset levels. I prefer the Atrix style, where volume controls are global, without having to dig into a menu for email/text/notification volume settings.

* GALLERY & FILE BROWSING -
There are differences between devices on how they will search a gallery. I would like options to search for an image based on part of the file name. My Atrix did not allow this, but instead searched only on tagged keywords. Allow me to select what I'm searching for, and where to look for it (filename/tag/keyword). I could find images super-fast on my BlackBerry, but struggle with the different variations of Android.

- I still miss having Flash. I know it's going away, but at least allow us to install it with a "crash at your own risk" disclaimer.

- I'd love for Google to buy (what's left of) BlackBerry.

- develop the miro-filament capacitance technology to create higher capacity batteries. We could easily run for a week straight with the size of our existing batteries, even with sloppy apps chewing up power.

- I would like Google to contact me about my revolutionary idea, which will become the most used app of all time. (this is not a joke)

- Last but not least. I would like to be one of the 31 winners of a Nexus 4.

wolverine2003 says:

I'd like to see some TouchWiz features like the pop-up video or MultiWindow included in Stock Android.

tderrenberger says:

Google play make my day..yay and improve battery life on my GS3

Blaize19 says:

I would like to see more webOS UI touches integrated into KLP.

greenmonster says:

Happy New Years! Patiently waiting for the unified gtalk, google+ messenger, SMS and google voice messaging app.

vic6string says:

OK, so this isn't so much an android issue as it is an Amazon issue, but I would love to watch my Amazon Prime videos on my nexus 7.

bagarwa says:

Hoping for these features in Future Android -

Actual toggles in quick settings screen - not links to settings page.
T9 in dialer - i.e. typing digits of phone number or spelling a name will pull up matching contacts.
Group messaging
Msg/Messenger/Talk - All rolled into one.

Gramps50 says:

I am patiently waiting for the upgrade to my GS3 so that I have all the new features that it is going to offer. Being able to run 2 app at once in 2 windows will be a welcome addition. I also hear that it is also getting the photo gallery from the Note II. There are many other things that are in the upgrade but those are the 2 that I am looking forward to the most.

patrickmaher says:

Achievements and save syncing between devices for games.

Jon Honess says:

I'm really hoping google merges all the various messaging apps (messages, gtalk, g+messenger and gvoice) into one. It would be great to have all my messages in one central location!

asussex says:

I'd like to be able to gain root (via an officially supported mechanism) without having to wipe my device.

fdesa12 says:

Well, with the new lock screen notification/widgets that came out in 4.2.1, I'd like to be able to choose my own widgets like Facebook to be displayed on the lock screen.

betsuni says:

Wish that Google would add in the reboot feature into the power menu.

DWilsonCA says:

I'm new to the Android platform itself, but one thing I'm seeing that I'd really like is better battery management. However, the idea of 64-bit Android makes me a little giddy as well.

mao mao says:

I just want 2gb of ram!

Dsteele1911 says:

I would like to see a faster processor for the upcoming devices.

jwhiting7 says:

Faster update for my Verizon Galaxy Nexus

randchai says:

Decouple the core OS from the skins and UIs, so that Android OS updates can go out much faster to everyone independent of manufacturer/telcos. Huzzah !

VoodooCompany says:

All I really want is for Chrome browser on Jelly Bean tablet to be as badass as the one on JB phones

umbrae says:

Just hoping my Nexus One will hold up until I can get a Nexus 4 or a Note 2. Can't have any hope for features in Android if I can't use them. ;)

Dragonman585 says:

I would like to see stock android get a way to view background processes just like in the Galaxy S3.

Xopher says:

I would love to see better NFC and Wifi-Direct sharing capabilities between devices. Some of it already works, and Samsung has their Group Cast for sharing, but it is pretty much still limited to Samsung devices and smaller files, or manually setting up and sharing things over wifi-direct. Hopefully there will be better compatibility between devices soon.

DamnSkippy says:

something like game center so we can challenge friends etc as well as a way for game progress to be synced between devices.

WOP_Drive says:

I'd like Google Maps to display weather radar and then notify me of incoming rain/snow/etc. while in Nav mode.

miknxn says:

A native widget for the data manager and battery for Android. One for the flash wouldn't hurt either. Just simple widgets like the power manager but for the data showing currently used and limit set by user and for the battery, a jellybean with a simple percentage on it with color options.

taid_87 says:

Multi View on my Samsung Galaxy S3!!

Sylo says:

Wireless charging...um, hello charging orb, where ya at?!

SirBlack says:

Android, and Google Play, what could be better?

Ed Bak says:

If they want us to move to cloud storage, then I would like to see apps that can be installed and loaded from "the cloud". Cool if we only needed to worry about RAM

dewey32399 says:

Window pane of apps is my choice

mandroider says:

Tactile feedback technology.

nathaniz says:

In 2013, I would like to see improved voice recognition functionality. Also would like the ability to merge Google accounts - I have too many! Apps on one, pages somewhere else, business here, personal there, ad nauseum.

Most importantly, I'd like to see Google require - as mandatory for Android software licensing - that providers/hardware manufacturers update software timely and in (reasonable) sync with Android releases for a specified, disclosed-to-consumer period of time from original hardware launch/release. Been burned twice in three years. Burn me once, shame on...shame on you. Burn me -- you can't get burned agin.

zipzip03 says:

Jelly bean on my sgs2 from Sprint
And a flexi screen perhaps

boofont says:

Bigger batteries and more storage

melaski7399 says:

The ability to pick custom notification led colors without downloading another app to do it.

beanman80 says:

Looking for my ICS update for my g2x first. Second would like to see all the cool new features coming out in the new LG phones. And multiple windows option. Cant wait. Thanks AC

psipher says:

A unified Google Voice/Talk/Messenger app.

ApocX99 says:

Looking forward to the next Android update.

captainkirkw says:

Just hoping the OS continues to mature so more people will want to move over to it.

blak8830 says:

Easy backups and restores of non-rooted phones

figue says:

A new N4!

biga187 says:

I have an HTC Evo 4G LTE with the Jelly Bean update that messed up my proximity sensor. I would like that feature restored in 2013 if not sooner.

thunderstruck says:

Micro SDHC cards on Nexus phones.

UTSkiBum says:

I'm just looking for the flux capacitor app to speed up my old Samsung Vibrant :)

spiff72 says:

I would like to see better battery life in general, but my new Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (VZW) does pretty well!

edgar1981martinez says:

I'm hoping for more affordable pricing.

S0m30n3 says:

More battery life would be great.

davidk365 says:

Either a bigger battery, or a better battery life.

dakid2k6 says:

Would love that all android devices no matter carrier are updated at the same time.

foldor says:

3 years of support for my GSM Galaxy Nexus. The other Nexus phones haven't fared so well...

GlennTX says:

Updates more often :)

ShoVah says:

Native sms with smother better group texting

RAPTORSKI says:

giftcard@!!

deltatko says:

A foldable note3 that you use thoughts instead of touch input.

hwitaekim says:

the features i like is the motion thats included in galaxy s3. makes life so much easier!

Mobius says:

The option to un install bloatware or prevent it from ever running in app settings w/o hacking the is or running third party apps would be awesome!

mcm180 says:

I would really like to see radical NFC exploitation throughout the entire Android ecosystem. In addition, just like MicroSD cards became "included items" with a purchase of shiny new Android Smartphones .. a dozen NFC chips should come with all phones too! That'd make them readily available for quick and easy use by every customer (not just us geeks who go purchase the best ones from some reseller in another hemisphere #justSayin).

javi9600 says:

Newest android feature I'm looking for is better battery life. My poor phone doesn't even last a full day.

cdonehew says:

Multi-window and to be able to delete bloatware without having to root the phone.

KJ says:

I'm hoping for some accessories for the Nexus 10

camiller says:

I'll save asking for Sprint LTE in my area for next winter since there is a chance it might make it here in 2014. :(

I would like to see any new features that make iPhone users jaws drop ;)

cullenmq says:

cant wait for bendable displays as well as less fragmentation in the android ecosystem :)

Jose N Patty Torres says:

Longer battery life. Otherwise I'm happy. …

akts says:

Unified Update releases on all platforms on the same date. It is annoying that the carriers decide when and how the phones will recieve the updates .

ZigmunD says:

Not a Android related feature... but better battery technology would be great for all of us.

Vegas863 says:

Would love to see mutli-view available for the new builds of Android!

sebastianharris says:

More integration interms of remotely access with home appliances,such as
Remotely turn and do setting with air conditioner, automatic gate opener, home bell, tv, lightning, rice cooker, bath tube, and more.

Happu holiday, if this feature is available it will be a great holiday present for me. :)

t-marco says:

I Hope that Android OS will release a native video call app. so, every android will have it and connect to each other like message and video calls

ShokuBox says:

Keyboard and Tasker perfect for my android device

azarco says:

voice activated unlock feature !!!

8balls1970 says:

For 2013 I would love to see more storage options for the next Nexus phone & tablet. Up to 64GB would be fine for me.

PamelaBB says:

that jellybean will be compatible with all my apps!

mzjackie says:

In 2013, I would like to see Google have the gmail app integrate with Google Calendar - have the ability to create an event or task right from an email that I am reading. This collaboration would cause gmail and Google Calendar to be more productive apps.

30014 says:

Less buggy updates from Google. Now pick me please, I've never win any kind of contest before.

mled203 says:

App data backup like that actually works similar to iPhone.

gaijin82 says:

Google wallet to work on my SGS3

armstrong47 says:

Improved system battery management

mikedez says:

Photoshpere.

thmst30 says:

A serious serious approach to UI consistency. PLEASE!

KennedyCBK says:

I'm thinking MC player pro would go great on my Samsung tablet and my Xperia S. Would love to win a gift card!

therealmatt84 says:

Well to start off 2013, Im hoping for the wireless charging orb for the nexus 4 and how about the bumpers in stock.

Stewart Leslie says:

Multiscreen for at&t sgs3

wildkarrde21 says:

I would like Google to unify all the messaging services on Android (Talk, Voice, Gmail).

joshua.worth says:

1080p Screens on my next Nexus phone and Tablet.

kstarkey says:

Would like to see more battery life!

jmoney13 says:

improved photosphere and more places to upload/share them

motorcycle_monkey says:

Looking for Jellybean for my Transformer TF101. A Google Play gift card would be awesome too!

Ameri-CAIN says:

I'd like to see "Volume Rocker Pattern unlock". I don't know of an Android phone or tab without a volume rocker.

Up, Down, Up, Down Up, Up, Up, Down then swipe to unlock.

You can't see smudges on a volume rocker, and you could do it without having to look at the device. You could even unlock it on the way out of your pocket.

Even if I don't win, can you please use your Google connections and forward this request up the chain.

Thanks!

hollymarie076 says:

I'd love to see a standardized design more like the iphone, so that some better accessories are finally available for my phone!

William DeMarco says:

NFC and wallet integration across supported devices so we cam pay with our phones

Javier Garrido says:

Project roadrunner to improve battery life would be amazing!

obi5683 says:

Better camera software on Nexus devices. The hardware is present, but the pictures are not as good as they could be.

mikecref says:

I want a card. Pick me please. I'd like to see Jelly Bean 4.2 or Key Lime Pie on the Galaxy S3, Google Wallet.

robertlwalters says:

App data synchronization and cloud backup.

richar524 says:

4.2 for nmy s3

unglued94ta says:

I'm hoping for the official jelly bean build to finally hit my N7000. I don't want the leaked versions.

jbond0072000 says:

Faster updates!

tmanders10 says:

I'm waiting to taste some Key Lime Pie!

defaguim says:

All I whish is to be able to use google now's full potencial here in Brazil .

N33k5 says:

Android at Home coming to fruition and maybe the Nexus Q returning even better than before.

ijonbrown says:

I would love to see more multi screen capability so I could view 2 apps at one time. Say browser and email at the same time. It is in a few phones but I would love to see it as part of all android phones.

DrLouie says:

I'm looking forward to more apps for Android taking advantage of the S-pen.

krishnasahija says:

I'm looking for one account sync(gmail). Just a sync with the gmail account would allow you to install all the apps that are in your list present in play store.

Troothdotcom says:

I'm most looking forward to Android Jelly Bean for the greatest phone ever the HTC One X

ashraff_tech says:

I would love a longer lasting battery life for android phones

cmgodwin says:

google wallet on my verizon s3

Techjourney says:

A new flagship phone on Verizon running pure Android.

thanthalin says:

I would like Google to finally have a true backup solution in place for non rooted users. Something like iCloud in Apple. I would like to retain levels in games that I have dedicated uncounted hours to if I need to do a factory reset.

ibikeiruniswim says:

I'm looking forward to better Google voice!

Happy holidays!

hmmm says:

A new nexus on Sprint.

bsball721 says:

The nexus wireless charging orb

Dareoth says:

Outside of the obvious (i.e., wanting Google Now to continue to gobble up Google services and get awesomer), and the seemingly hopeless (i.e. an awesome... or even a decent... Google Voice app) and the incredibly unlikely (i.e. Google Voice/Gmail expansion to full VOIP with free calling on all phones with Google Voice!), the thing I'd most like to see?

Google establishing an official, set, established system for game controllers. Android has too much potential in gaming, and too awesome native support for accessories, to just let this continue to be the mess it is. My MOGA is awesome... in the handful of supported games (i.e. Vice City supported, GTA III isn't. Not just a new/old thing, Riptide GT yes, Beach Buggy Blitz, no). And it can't even control the home screens. My PS3 controller is great... but because I'm not rooted I have to plug it in manually and sometimes it gets super wonky. And then there are all those controller optimized games for the Sony Xperia Play... just going to waste. And I could go on and on... and this is too big an opportunity and so will only get worse. Google would do well to get on this.
(If it is part of a full on Google Games effort with single sign in, Android/Google+/Chrome support with cloud saves, achievements, easy to implement and hack safe leader boards, and so forth, even better. So way better.)

Oh and, at least for Nexus devices if nothing else, full app data backup so we can switch devices, like phone to phone, without just having to abandon data, especially game saves, on old devices. Even cloud data storage, using Google Drive, so I could play Angry Birds or whatever across phones and tablets depending on what I have available.

C3PO says:

For my still powerful Galaxy Nexus phone, I would like better camera.

ktal90 says:

Google Now (and Google Voice Commands) SDK for developers to put cards and allow user to interact with their apps with Voice. Imagine saying "Play Foo Fighters" and Android asking you to choose between your music apps!

Tdogg129 says:

Stoked for anything that gets premiered at CES and the Tegra 4 and/or the same pro and the s5.

thebobbytaco says:

Miracast support with the nexus 7 and 10 so I can stream my android screen to my compatible television!

rmiles7721 says:

A built-in universal messaging app...the only thing I still miss from my crackberry.

CaptRocketblaze says:

I want to see multi window brought into the core of Android before I upgrade to my next phone. That way I won't be tempted to buy a tablet!

kccoleman10 says:

Google wallet for all

plusbond says:

I'd love to have contacts be able to be shared between accounts.

flight says:

I'd like Google Now to add more capabilities (e.g. college sports teams) and to continue using more butter in future versions of Android.

Ray Petty says:

As a Galaxy Note 2 user, I would love to see an augmented reality app in which i can draw and take screenshots of anything my camera puts on screen in real-time. Happy New Year everyone!

WCAL_Thrasher says:

I would love to see the "Quick Reply" feature in notifications for text messages from CM10 make its way into stock Android. Probably the feature I miss the most since moving from my Epic 4G to the Nexus 4.

Hand_O_Death says:

Nexus 7 Dock With HDMI out

nhuth says:

Better Android emulation on PCs.

VDub2174 says:

More voice integration and better battery life.

danno.scu says:

Inductive charging!

cdezz7 says:

I want a Nexus with a type cover

ButtCrackberry says:

Google Now for Ice Cream Sandwich.

imay1day says:

Android needs to develop a bacon finder app.

Grey_girl says:

I'd love to be able to color code my calendar, choosing the colors for myself. And upgrades for the Nexus S 4G.

mputtr says:

Built in Qi wireless charging and more NFC

AlvinPing says:

An iMessage equivalent that integrates into the OS as the default Android-Android messenger, and has SMS fallback for other use cases. (So no, sorry gTalk/gChat, not cutting it!)

sd4david says:

Better battery life. Easy access to gps location of willing friends.

tamshiwen says:

offline directions/navigation in google maps

cristian.daniel23 says:

I am hoping for more console type games with high graphic details. that would be awesome.

TheCube says:

Ability to shut down multiple apps at the same time in the Recents menu through a multi finger swipe. I know it's a small thing, but seeing Auxo do it, Android should be able to do it too.

saiko_search says:

An option to boot plain Android ROM or OEM custom ROM

Ray Silva says:

The feature I'm hoping to see is better battery life on new phones.

felixmc says:

Happy Holidays to everyone at Android Central and thank you for all you do during the year. I'm also looking forward to seeing wireless charging becoming a standard for Android.

genoist says:

Google VoIP!

cavemandaveman says:

Let's hope for actual fingerprint unlock! How cool would that be?!

the_EDJ says:

I want Sony to make a stock Android, CDMA phone that I can use on Sprint. I would sign a contract in a heartbeat.

vanisher says:

I'm hoping for the option of running plain stock android on any phone... (I know, it's a longshot).

Linny Colestock says:

I can't wait to get more albums to listen to for all the traveling that Ihave been doing between dr. appointments and spe nding time with.mysick father.

Coolnee says:

I'm looking for battery life to greatly improve. I long for the time when our current phone's battery life will be comparable to phones 6-8 years ago. Where you could talk away on your phone, and not have to worry about having to charge it for a couple days. One day. One day.

ryanf says:

As Android branches out to new areas I'd like to see more Android to Android integration. Talking between phones and tablets (more than goolge account or chrome sync), tlaking between phone/tablets and TV Android integration, etc.

ahchiu says:

I hoping for more cards for Google Now! So far, all the current cards have been amazing.

Gambit61 says:

I'd like more apps to work with multi window. It's pretty limited right now, at least on Verizon lol

w5t1h7 says:

i want a more tablet friendly play store! ): or atleast a tablet app cathegory, tablets need some love!

RoQ says:

Moré smoothness and more comp with older devices

ucfgrad93 says:

Better battery life.

Jordan Brass says:

pure google phone that can beat the iphone in every way and show android is the best

rapp9 says:

I would like to see better battery life, and a battery percentage indicator on stock android.

OneAn9ryN00b says:

Faster software....again. Project butter did wonders for my gnex, but since updating to 4.2.1 I feel it's back to where it was before project butter.

mks32586 says:

An android feature I would like to see in 2013... more google cards for google search. I love how it helps me out.

kubuli says:

timely ota updates

eureb says:

improved Google Now abilities

zambalis says:

I would the next best thing. Im tired of not being able to afford a great phone. Features I would like photosphere and maybe lte from sprint. Thank you for all these great contest im gonna win eventually.

StaplesJohn says:

A new feature for me would be to have use of my SD Card for apps, since I can no longer purchase or even download a new app to my Galaxy Note 16gb.
Another solution is to allow large games to download the content to the sd card as to save precious space, thanks.

jay6850 says:

Secure external memory, which would allow nexus devices to expand storage space. Also, a charging standard pushed by Google that will encourage more device manufacturers to use the same standard, thereby improving wireless charging standards and the number of accessories on the market (this second one is quite the long shot, considering Google's current inability to even get every device manufacturer to upgrade to new OSes with any consistency...)

S-Doo-1965 says:

I want more cowbell.

nsnsmj says:

Thanks for the giveaway! I hope I'm not too late.

The main feature I'm hoping for in 2013 is a really good backup and restore system, similar to what Apple has for their iOS devices.

lions80 says:

A 1080p screen. Unnecessary I know, but I want it.

omgnoname says:

I want a multi-window feature!!

N82k says:

otg on the nexus 4 :( oh and my mailbox to feature a nexus 4 from ac.

snowbound says:

More widespread voice support

Borrie69 says:

I would like better intuition that if I get a phone call then I can say "answer" or "ignore". Have that as standard for all phones and devices.

Madness87 says:

I want multi-Window on my GS3, I just got jelly bean so I know I have to wait a while for those new features

cd2ogz says:

You got be under a rock if your mind isnt on the Samsung Galaxy S IV ..just like that..even Apple got their lawyers on deck waiting for the 411 on this phone #NoContestGetReal!

tusharkamath says:

I am looking forward to Project Road runner and Project Butter.

Letsgetweeeeird says:

a universal inbox is a thing I miss on androids a lot, if u make a universal inbox make a gesture for it too. A fast universal search not like the google search one. One just for the files, apps ,messages ,contacts etc.. , an exit or close window/app option should be there in the menu options, Multiple window display should be there for all high end android,gesture screencapture,improve the chrome browser or bring back that old default on pls. And so of the high end phones have limited storage so an sd card slop will be like really awsome. That's all I can think of right now :)

Zulu Warrior says:

I'd love a gift card. A feature I'd like to see is a better method of downloading updates. I would like for carriers to stop being so over-bearing, and let us get the updates to our phones when the manufactures release them.

MEDIEVAL_MIKU says:

I would love to see better battery life and a solution to OS version fragmentation.

Lucki says:

I want a 1080p Super Amoled plus display, multi window with like 4 windows if possible! The SGS4! :D Thanks for the give away!

synrix says:

Touchwiz premium suite for my S3, been drolling over since beginning of december, no sign in horizon yet..

bridic says:

I would like the slide to delete feature on exchange mail.

AndroidDave says:

I would like to see better use of NFC starting with Google Wallet for all (ISIS is way too late to the party).

Getulio Vargas says:

remote master reset from another table or computer.

gramamoose says:

LTE nexus!
I'm simple!
Thank you!

ybcthanerd says:

I waiting for tha samsung galaxy suite to come to my T-mobile SGS III

Karrott9 says:

Free Google Voice calls

ErolSavas says:

I want multi-window on my One X sooo bad.

revival says:

new camera features

Jon Redford says:

Faster updates

Twyn20 says:

Not to make anyone fill sad or anything, but I lost my Epic 4G Touch Rooted with JB Saturday while at the movies watching The Hobbit. It felt like I lost "My Precious" =(

BoxcarJoe says:

A design which allows me to access/execute anything and doesn't take more than 2-clicks!

epidenimus says:

I'm hoping for better MTP support or compatibility with Linux. Or just make USB Mass Storage the standard again.

strachen says:

Just jelly bean for my gsII

raydar670 says:

I wouldn't mind better battery life, but the main thing Android needs to work on now is the "Android lag" that has followed every single device since the G1. It was on my G1, G2, and even my S3 (with Jellybean mind you).

Tarun Kinger says:

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
I have three wishes -

1. I wish they commercialize the car unlock NFC tags to unlock your vehicle using your Android phone's NFC feature!!
Now that would be uber-cool, and would add one more use for your phone - a car key! :)

2. I wish that more outlets in India start using NFC Payments! :)

3. I wish the next Android upgrade brings a permanent solution for the battery draining problem!

kgh00007 says:

Auto resume after a phone call/taking a video in Play Music and for the option to have it stay in the notifications bar instead of disappearing after a missed call!

silver1997 says:

4.2 for my Nexus S and if that doesn't count, photosphere for my Nexus S

kirsch.m says:

Key Lime Pie

RWayne says:

Digitizers, from Wacom maybe. Having Only Samsumg's Note lineup is not enough. I'd love to see a 7" tablet with a high quality digitizer on pure android.

And C app development would be really nice too, but that is another deal.