Yesterday we heard that the Google Nexus S would start to get Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, and it looks like the update has started rolling out to certain variants of the handset.
According to the guys over at The Verge, the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update has started rolling out as an OTA update to the i9023 and i9020T hardware variants of the Nexus S.
What’s New in Android 4.1 Jelly Bean?
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean brings a host of new features and improvements over its predecessor, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. One of the most notable enhancements is Project Butter, which aims to make the user interface smoother and more responsive. This is achieved through triple buffering in the graphics pipeline, reduced touch latency, and a fixed frame rate of 60 frames per second.
Another significant addition is Google Now, a smart assistant that provides real-time information based on your search history and habits. Google Now can show you weather updates, traffic conditions, and even sports scores, all without you having to ask for it. Voice Search has also been improved, offering faster and more accurate results.
Enhanced Notifications and Widgets
The notification system in Jelly Bean has been revamped to be more interactive and informative. Users can now expand notifications to see more information and take actions directly from the notification shade. For example, you can read the first few lines of an email or see the full text of a message without having to open the respective app.
Widgets have also received a makeover. They are now more flexible and can automatically resize to fit the available space on your home screen. This makes it easier to customize your home screen without having to manually adjust the size of each widget.
If you have received the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for the Google Nexus S, leave a comment and let us know. The update should also be rolled out to other variants of the device shortly. This update is expected to breathe new life into the Nexus S, making it more efficient and user-friendly.
The Nexus S, which was originally released in December 2010, has been a popular choice among Android enthusiasts due to its pure Android experience and timely updates. The rollout of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is a testament to Google’s commitment to providing ongoing support for its devices, even those that are a few years old.
For those who haven’t received the update yet, it’s worth noting that OTA updates are usually rolled out in phases. This means that it might take a few days or even weeks for the update to reach all devices. In the meantime, you can manually check for the update by going to Settings > About phone > System updates.
Source The Verge
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