Google Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Release Date

Estimated Release Date

14
Jul
2012

Google launched the next major update to Android during the first half of 2012, but definitely not Q1. Then, it reported a Q3 release in March. It seems as if Microsoft's plans to launch Windows 8 in Q3 (and probably the slow adoption of Android 4.0) have forced Google to push 4.1 out the door ASAP. For a while, we thought "Jelly Bean" referred to Android 5.0, but that doesn't seem to be the case. As for features, expect an improved camera app, and Google will replace the stock browser with Chrome for Android. We guessed correctly that it would launch with the Google Nexus 7 tablet in July.

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Most of the changes that Google implemented into Android 4.1 "Jelly Bean" are designed to refine the UI's beauty and performance, but there's some goodies hiding in between the lines if you pay attention. Here's a comprehensive list.

What's new?

A new browser with improved memory efficiency
Bowser better supports HTML5 video out of the box
Browser's WebView now supports vertical text
Gesture Mode accompanies voice input to assist blind users
accessibility focus allows to you to "move a cursor between control to maintain a target for the next action or a source for the next navigation event."
more control over text traversal
TalkBack now supports gestures
Optionally add full support for baille accessibility services
Android beam shares your data between devices
Instant Bluetooth pairing with supported devices
support for USB audio dock
Calendar and Camera are "more buttery" and significantly improved
Swipe from the camera viewfinder to view the photo gallery
Pinch to zoom in the photo gallery to view pics in filmstrip mode
Can auto detect when one Jelly Bean device is connected to the mobile hotspot of another to disable background data usage on the SSID
Face Unlock is more sercure and faster
18 new input languages supported
Custom keyboard lay outs
Notifications now display full message of incoming texts
Notifications from teh same app are grouped
Lock auto display rotation in notifications shade
Disable notifications for an application from any notification
Check the SSID of your access point from the notifications shade for Wi-Fi only devices
When you miss a call, reply with one touch
Play incoming visual voicemails with one touch
Improved voice input
Long press the "Power off"option in the power menu to boot the device into safe mode
Better widget allocation and support
Widgets automatically resize to fit

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news and announcements

Sony Tablet S to receive Jelly Bean, according to a Sony employee
If you're waiting for some Jelly Bean goodness on your Sony Tablet S, then today might just be your lucky day. A Sony employee has reportedly confirmed to a Dutch tablet website that its Sony Tablet S slate will receive Jelly Bean soon. Although the specific date wasn't confirmed, at least Tablet S owners can now rejoice in the possibility that their tablet is in Sony's Jelly Bean roadmap.
Sony Xperia Tablet S to arrive with Jelly Bean
It looks like the Sony Xperia Tablet S will be running Android 4.1 eventually, a Sony employee reportedly told the Dutch tablet-centered website Tablet Guide during an interview at IFA 2012 in Berlin.
Jelly Bean Androids are here!
Android 4.1 arrives this weekend as the Nexus 7 tablet ships out of Google headquarters. To be notified of the availability of "Jelly Bean" for your device, continue to watch your inbox and the Android 4.1 page for device-specific releases.

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