Sony Xperia Z Ultra gets Android 4.4.2 KitKat

For those who owns Sony's phablet, the Xperia Z Ultra, then good news since the Japanese phonemaker has started rolling out the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update to the said device. According to UV, the update is reported to have been rolled out first in Hong Kong to the unlocked and unbranded Ultras. If you ain't from Hong Kong or your sure your device was not bought there you probably still did not receive the update. Rest assured, it will arrive. There is no harm in checking just to be sure. Cheers!

iOS 7.1 now available for download

Apple has officially released their first ever update on their mobile platform after releasing iOS 7. The iOS 7.1 update is now available for download. For those who owns an iDevice go ahead and check for a software update. I am not sure though which devices are included but I will have to assume that the iPhones 4 to the 5S will all be able to get the update also with the iPads, and the iPod Touches. Just give it try. One of the major additions to the iOS 7.1 is CarPlay (previously iPhone in the Car) which will be available to select cars in 2014. I heard Ferrari has already jumped into the bandwagon for this. For more details about the update click here.

HTC One unlocked version gets Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update

HTC has officially started rolling out to HTC One (unlocked) its Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update.  The update is pushed globally as reported but is being released region after region. For those who got their HTC Ones not via a carrier should be getting the update as you are reading this post. You can check if your phone has the update by tapping through Settings > About Phone > Software Update. If you do not have the update yet a little more patience is required, rest assured HTC will be releasing the update that weighs 560MB in your region. Cheers!

Android Device Manager goes live!

I am pretty sure most if not all of you heard or have read about Google's Android Device Manager feature right? The feature was announced by Google during their announcement of Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. Today though, the feature goes live and kicking! I got to use it already and it's neat! You actually do not need to do anything. Well, as far as I can remember I did nothing to actually get the feature. Just make sure all your apps especially those by Google are up to date and you pretty much should have Android Device Manager. One way of checking if you do have it is to fire up the Google Settings app on your device it should have Android Device Manager as one of the options.

Google Play Edition HTC One gets Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update

Google has started shipping the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update to the Google Play Edition HTC One and the Galaxy S IV via OTA. These devices are not Nexus devices who gets the newest version of Android seconds after they are announced by Google. But the fact that they are the first among all the other devices, even their original counterparts. For those who owns these smartphones get your Android 4.3 Jelly Bean installed now. For the HTC One, the update is 150MB while the Galaxy S IV's update is at 180MB.

LG's Nexus 4 and the Asus' Nexus 7 gets Android 4.3 Jelly Bean

This will be very short and you might be wondering why this post only has those two Nexus devices contained in it. I will be blogging about the Samsung-made devices over Samsung City. Anyway, this does not come as news since everybody knows that when Google announces or releases a new version of Android the Nexus devices will always get it immediately. When Android 4.3 Jelly Bean was announced, Google is already busy pushing the OTA update to there 4 Nexus devices including the LG made Nexus 4 and the Asus-made Nexus 7 (original). So for those who own these devices can manually check if they have the update ready and waiting if your device did not notify you of one yet.

AT&T Z10s now getting the BB OS 10.1 update

AT&T BlackBerry Z10 owners are expected to receive their BlackBerry 10.1 update as the carrier have started rolling out the update to users. The update includes improvements to the platform (like notifications) and now includes Skype support. The camera of those who own the Z10 should also get HDR shots. The update is rolled out OTA and Z10 owners should get the notification about the update but for those who wants to wire their devices to a Mac or PC can do so by heading over here.

HTC rolls out the Android 4.2.2 update for the HTC One in Europe

HTC has started rolling out the Android 4.2.2 update of their 2013 flagship smartphone in some European countries. This is great news for HTC users because the company announced the update only a few days ago and then made it into reality that quickly. According to Android Central, the update is being rolled out in Europe to 4G versions of the device which is a 417MB update. These European countries are said to be the Scandinavian countries of Sweden, Finland, and Norway. According to the same report, it seems the update is still yet to break into light in the UK. For now, it is only in those countries were the update is being seen. 

Sony Xperia Z Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update started rolling out to select countries

According to a report, the Sony Xperia Z is finally getting its Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update in select regions of this world. Hong Kong and Spain has started receiving the update and those are phones that are generic (which I believe means an unlocked non-carrier Xperia Z). The update is not via OTA so people who own the device needs their PCs and their PC Companion in order to get the update. Xperia Zs with carrier customizations (those bought via a carrier contract) in the Czech Republic, Austria, and The Netherlands have also been reported to have started rolling out. In Taiwan, generic Xperia Zs are also getting the same update.

 

Sony Mobile starts rolling out the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for the Xperia S in France

Sony Mobile has officially started rolling out the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update of their Xperia S smartphone. The update is being rolled out, for now, in France but pretty sure other parts of the world should also get the update soon. For those who own an Xperia S in France you might want to check your devices for any updates available. You can check it right from your device or via Sony Mobile's PC or Mac softwares. Cheers!

Sony Mobile releases Android 4.1.2 update to the Sony Xperia J

Sony is one of those phonemakers that has promised a lot when it comes to software updates to their 2013 devices. This is one of them. The Sony Xperia J has started receiving the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update that Sony has promised. The Xperia T, Xperia V, and the Xperia TL are said to have also gotten this upate already. The update should be available OTA but I do not have any idea which part of the world this update has been pushed. Anyway, for those who own an Xperia J, you may want to manually check you device for software updates via the phone it self or via Sony's PC Companion.

Ubuntu for Tablets announced - "Cleanest, freshest, most beautiful tablet experience around"

Ubuntu unviels the new face in the mobile OS market, Ubuntu for Tablets. This is already a late post, since the developer preview of the OS was already available since Feb. 21. I have to say, Ubuntu did a great job on this OS. Fluid, smooth, elegant, and base on the video, it works. The OS is said to focus on Nexus devices for now, the Nexus 7 and Nexus 10. This OS will definitely have a fighting chance compared to MeeGo's attempt of eating a bit of the marketshare. We will have to wait when Ubuntu will eventually make this available to the public (if it is not available yet). Anyway, for now, watch the video from Ubuntu showing us how amazing this OS will be.

Nokia announced the Windows Phone 7.8 update for the Lumia line

Nokia has officially made the Windows Phone 7.8 update for the Nokia Lumia 505, 510, 610, 710, 800, and 900 available for download. Remember that this update, apparently, is not Windows Phone 8 but will pretty much be like Windows Phone 8. These Lumias were announced back in 2012 and like what Nokia already promised will update these phones into 7.8. Anyway, for those who uses one of these devices, you need Zune software (for Windows) or the Windows Phone App (Mac). Enjoy the update! 

Sony Mobile starts rolling out the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update to their 2012 Xperia phones

Sony Mobile has officially announced and has actually started rolling out the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update to their 2012 Xperia line of smartphones. The phonemaker, albeit a bit late on this, at least they have finally sent it out. The updates should start arriving to unlocked Xperia smartphones starting today. For those who got their devices via a carrier might have to wait for a longer time since the update that Sony released will still have to pass through the carrier's inspections and customization. Also the update will not arrive at the same time, it will also vary depending on what part of the world you are in. For more information about the update you can visit Sony Mobile's Update page.

PHIL: Windows Phone 7.8 rolls out to the Nokia Lumia 800

During the time Microsoft was introducing to the world Windows Phone 8, they made it clear that previous Windows Phone smartphones won't get the latest version of the OS but rather they will get Windows Phone 7.8. WP 7.8 is that version of the Windows Phone that is still Windows Phone 7 but looks and has features taken from Windows Phone 8. Think of it as like a bridge before you get to the land of WP8. Anyway, in the Philippines, the WP 7.8 update has started rolling out to the Nokia Lumia 800 (Nokia's first flagship Windows Phone device). For those of you who owns that device, you can download the update via your PC or Mac, just run Zune and connect your device.

USA: Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean update to the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and 7.0 now available

In the US, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and Tab 2 7.0 both are now receiving the Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean update. This update, according to UV, is for those tabs that are WiFi-only variants of them. Anyway, for those who are in the US and own one of these devices, then go ahead and check on your tablets if the update is ready for download. After the update then enjoy the 4.1.1 Jelly Bean features! The update, by the way, is administered via OTA or via Samsung Kies.

Nokia Lumia 800 starts getting Windows Phone 7.8

One of those Windows Phone devices that will never see the light of Windows Phone 8, the Nokia Lumia 800 has started receiving its Windows Phone 7.8 software update. This version of Windows Phone basically makes your non-WP8 software look more like a WP8 device. Of course, just like any other updates, this one comes with tons of stability and security fixes. So, for those who owns a Lumia 800, head over here to get the update.

Asus PadFone 2 receives Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

According to a report by Endgadget, that the Asus PadFone 2 has started receiving the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update. Well, they said that its for the "fone" part of the PadFone only. The update is being administered via OTA so for those who owns an Asus PadFone 2, you might want to go to settings and hit on System Update. Cheers!

Android 4.2 Jelly Bean pushes to the Nexus 7 and the Galaxy Nexus

Google is now pushing the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean update to the Galaxy Nexus and the Nexus 7 (or the Nexus Tablet). According to reports I was able to read, the Galaxy Nexus' Android 4.2 JB update and the Nexus 7's update is a manual update. Which means you have to download the software first before you can actually update your device. Today though, a report by PocketNow says that the Nexus 7's update is now pushing via OTA. Google has also posted on their Android Developers blog the details that Android 4.2 Jelly Bean has and what it will give your devices. Cheers!

Google Voice Search now available for iOS

This is the closest thing that iOS can get to Google Now, Google's Voice Search, which is now available for download from the App Store. The application, which basically competes with Siri, works just like Google Now. Google Voice Search is quick and easy to use, with just a tap of the "Voice" button at the bottom of the app, you can ask Google away, anything you can think of. Download the app now at the App Store and try it out for yourself. I will be embedding a video after the break for you to be able to preview the app before downloading it.