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Android KitKat Released

Posted by timothy on from the happy-hallowe'en dept.

First time accepted submitter taxtropel was one of many readers to note that Google has officially released its newest version of Android. taxtropel extracts from the announcement: "Today we are announcing Android 4.4 KitKat, a new version of Android that brings great new features for users and developers. The very first device to run Android 4.4 is the new Nexus 5, available today on Google Play, and coming soon to other retail outlets. We'll also be rolling out the Android 4.4 update worldwide in the next few weeks to all Nexus 4, Nexus 7, and Nexus 10 devices, as well as the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One Google Play Edition devices." Reader SmartAboutThings adds: "Almost all of the features that the Nexus 5 comes with are not a surprise, since they were heavily leaked before. Still, for those that have obediently waited this day, here are some of its most important specs: 2.2Ghz quad-core Snapdragon 800 and 2GB of RAM, 4.95-inch 1080p display, Wireless charging, 2,300 mAh battery, LTE, Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11ac WiFi and NFC; Gorilla Glass 3, Front 1.3-megapixel camera and 8-megapixel sensor on the back with optical image stabilization (OIS)."

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  1. yum by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    is there a dark chocolate version?

    1. Re:yum by nospam007 · · Score: 2, Funny

      'In not-unrelated news: You can get a Nexus 5 for half the price of an equivalent iPhone.

      Does nobody apart from me see that as newsworthy?'

      It's their main weapon. That and surprise. And an almost fanatical devotion to the pope.

      And slashvertisements.

  2. Along the theme... by donut1005 · · Score: 5, Funny

    When iOS7 caused trouble for iPhone users, I heard audible Snickers.

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    1. Re:Along the theme... by Scowler · · Score: 5, Funny

      "Give me a break!" -- satisfied iPhone user with iOS7

    2. Re:Along the theme... by CanHasDIY · · Score: 4, Funny

      "Give me a break!" -- satisfied iPhone user with iOS7

      I thought that was the problem; the update did break the WiFi Whatchamacallit...

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  3. Re:What? Nexus 5 released, Nexus 10 already releas by WillAffleckUW · · Score: 5, Funny

    Also, who the fuck needs 2GB of RAM on a fucking phone!? My old computer (which I was using until just a year ago) got by on 2.5 GB of RAM, and it ran just fine. I can't imagine doing many of the things that I do (and did on my old computer) on even a fancy phone. For one, the screen is too small, and there is no built in keyboard. Not to mention, I doubt my toolkit has been ported to Android.

    I agree, nobody will ever need more than 640k of RAM.

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  4. Re:Nexus 5: Can it run linux? by Minwee · · Score: 4, Funny

    But but but ... I want a desktop andriod for my linux system.

    You can get one, but it won't look anything like Darryl Hannah did in 1982.

  5. Re:Galaxy Nexus by Omestes · · Score: 3, Funny

    And I can't get a Nexus 4 or 5 thanks to being stuck on Verizon... Thanks Google.

    Or rather, thanks Verizon!

    Or rather... man I hate the cell phone ecosystem, I don't know who to hate more.

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