Android- Jelly Bean update

Google released their new OS Android 4.1 with  the name Jelly Bean earlier this year. It comes with many updates like improved camera, gallery etc 

Android 4.1- Jelly Bean features 

• Offline Voice recognition and typing
• Project Butter has brought smoother and faster feeling user interface
• Improved notification center with expandable and actionable notifications
• Updated widget behavior
• Improved camera and gallery apps for easy photo snapping and sharing
• Improved keyboard behavior with with word prediction
• Added Accessibility options with support for external Braille input
• Enhanced Android Beam allowing transfer of photos and video
• Google Voice search is more intelligent than ever
• Updated Google Search user interface
• Google Now adds automatic information feeds to your device (weather, traffic, sports, etc)
• Bi-Directional text and additional language support
• Truly high-resolution contact photos
• USB audio output and HDMI multichannel audio output
• App encryption and Smart App updates and much more.

At present Google Nexus 7 tablet works under Jelly bean.  Google has also announced that it plans to have Jelly Bean running on the Nexus S, Galaxy Nexus and Motorola Xoom in mid-July. 

Android Jelly Bean: Samsung

Update: Apparently Samsung is currently testing Jelly Bean on the Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S2 and is expected to roll the update out to customers in August or September.

Android Jelly Bean: HTC

HTC has announced it will be bringing Jelly Bean to at least three of its models, which is good news for those that like newer handsets:

"We know HTC fans are excited to get their hands on Google's latest version of Android. At this point in time, we can confirm that we have plans to upgrade our HTC One X, HTC One XL and HTC One S to Jelly Bean," am HTC spokesperson told us.

"Please stay tuned for more updates regarding device upgrades, timing and other details about HTC and Jelly Bean."

Android Jelly Bean: Motorola

Motorola has confirmed that it has not released its plans regarding the Jelly Bean update yet.

However Google said it was planning on getting Jelly Bean onto the Xoom tablet in July.

Android Jelly Bean: LG

Back in February at MWC 2012, we spoke to LG regarding the Jelly Bean update and the manufacturer confirmed it would guarantee an upgrade to Android Jelly Bean for all compatible 2012 handsets.

Android Jelly Bean: Sony

Sony has confirmed that a host of Sony Ericsson Xperia handsets from 2011 will not be getting an update to Android 4.1, which means the likes of the Sony Xperia Arc S and the Xperia Mini Pro will miss out.

As far as Sony's plans for Jelly Bean go Sony Mobile's UK product manager, John Cooper said: "We currently don't have anything to announce regarding Jelly Bean for the Xperia S."

Android Jelly Bean: Acer

According to Dutch site Tablet Guide, Acer will be updating some of its Android tablets to Android 4.1, although it was unable to say which models would be lucky enough to get it and when it would start rolling it out.

Android Jelly Bean: Toshiba

Toshiba has confirmed that it will be providing Android Jelly Bean to its AT200 and AT300 tablets, although no time frame was given for the roll out.

We spoken to Toshiba, who said it was unable to comment on the Jelly Bean update at this time.