Android 4.4.2 KitKat Update Rolls Out for Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10
The Android 4.4.2 KitKat update already seems to be rolling out as Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 users have reported receiving it OTA.
This is the second KitKat update to roll out this month as the Nexus 5 already received the Android 4.4.1 firmware which brought fixes to the device's camera. Some of the users of these other devices probably will not receive Android 4.4.1, but will skip to Android 4.4.2 instead.
The changelog reveals the improvements brought to the handset with the software including a fix for clearing the VM indicator, a fix for delivery of the VM indicator, software fixes, and security enhancements.
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The Android 4.4.1 KitKat update was recently released for the Nexus 10 in the form of a new ROM.
Users can manually install the new KOT49E build on their Nexus 10 after downloading it. They'll have to be running the device's own stock ROM for it to work properly.
The official Android 4.4.1, KitKat update started rolling out for the Nexus 5 last week.
Dave Burke, Google's Director of Engineering for Android 4.4.1 recently broke down some of the issues users were having with the point and shooter into a few different categories including autofocus, increasing the app's launch speed and the progress indicator in HDR+ mode.
The new software will work to speed up the frame rate and increase the speed of the camera when reading its surroundings to fire off a picture that includes autofocus, exposure and white balance.
The Verge reported that the camera's speed now feels faster across the board with the new update. Burke stated that more interface changes are coming including the addition of a progress indicator in HDR+ mode. The company also hopes to work out a solution to the idea that camera settings are buried under layers of menus and Burke says Google is aiming to improve that in the future.
