Android 4.4 KitKat update is not something Samsung is talking about. Thanks to the rumor mill, there is some leaked information to suggest that an Android 4.4 KitKat update is ready for February.
During the beginning of January, Samsung rolled out the Samsung Galaxy Galaxy Note III, the first Android 4.4 KitKat update for its mobile device. With the update available only to some customers, there is a bit of controversy regarding the 4.4 Kitkat update.
SamMobile and Android Geeks reported rumors that the update could come in February or March.
Samsung Galaxy S4 owners will receive the update with the Samsung Galaxy S4 global models ahead of the carrier supported ones. Samsung's updates are in several phases in contrast to the one shot deal updates that are typical of Apple.
Android 4.4 KitKat updates are rolling out in Europe on HTC One models. HTC has been transparent about its Android 4.4 KitKat updates and kept its users in the loop; Recently, the company reported that the firmware is with U.S. carriers. Usually, HTC models in Europe are updated before the U.S. HTC models, ibtimes reports.
Android 4.4 has been reported among HTC One users in several countries including the Czech Republic, Latvia, Romania, Russia, Finland, Norway, and Spain. The KitKat updates come with a 4.19.401.8 build and 308MB.
Android 4.4.2 updates over-the-air come with enhancements such as security improvements, better Bluetooth profiles, and cloud printing.
The Android 4.4 KitKat update are outfitted with "immersive mode," an emoji keyboard, and messages/Google hangout linking. HTC offers Sense 5.5 UI overlay for the Android 4.4 KitKat update. However, Adobe Flash in the HTC Web browser was deleted since it is not compatible with Android.
