Google's Nexus 4 smartphone launch also sees the official unveiling of the latest flavor of the Android operating system, which is now on version number 4.2 with the same codename as the version that came before it, which is Jelly Bean. Android 4.2 Jelly Bean brings about several new features such as enhanced notifications, gesture typing, multiple user accounts, and wireless display support. There's also a new feature called Photo Sphere, which will let users take panoramic photos to create spheres made up of interconnected snapshots.
What Else You Need To Know
- Android 4.2 Jelly Bean will debut with the Nexus 4 smartphone from LG and Nexus 10 tablet from Samsung.
- Google has made no mention of when--or even if--any other devices will be getting upgrades to Android 4.2.
Other sources
We are definitely eager to see all three new devices in action, but are equally eager to see what Android 4.2 Jelly Bean is bringing to the table.- Stormy Beach, AndroidSPIN
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Android 4.2 “A New Flavor of Jelly Bean” – Gesture Typing, Photo Sphere, and More
The information keeps pouring in this morning as Google has made Android 4.2 “a new flavor of Jelly Bean,” official.
- Engadget
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Android 4.2's Photo Sphere camera takes on iPhone's panorama mode
Android 4.2 is teeming with new features and system improvements.
- Phandroid
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Google details Android 4.2: Photo Sphere, Gesture Typing, and multiple users included
Google has officially announced Android 4.2, the next update to their mobile operating system.
- Phone Scoop
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Android 4.2 Jelly Beans Adds New Features
The Nexus 4 is the first smartphone to ship with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Google hasn't said if or when other devices will receive the Android 4.2 update.
- Phone Arena
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Google announces Android 4.2 with new camera features, multiple users support, still called Jelly Bean
A new flavor of Jelly Bean has arrived, and it isn't Buttered Popcorn or Very Cherry.
- Android Police
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Here Are The New Android 4.2 And Google Now Features - Including The Amazing Photo Sphere
Google announced the latest iteration of its mobile OS today, as well, and it includes some pretty awesome new features - particularly Photo Sphere.
- Android Community
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Android 4.2 Jelly Bean detailed
Android 4.2 also tosses gesture typing into the mix, which allows you to type by swiping your finger from letter to letter on the keyboard.
- Android Guys
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What’s new in Android 4.2 Jelly Bean?
It’s official, there’s a new Nexus smartphone coming in about two weeks.
- Android Community
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Google outs more information on Android 4.2 Photo Spheres
One of the coolest of these new features are photo spheres, which allow you to use your device’s camera to snap pictures all around you and bring them together to make one big 360-degree image.
- AndroidSPIN
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