Google begins Android 4.4 OTA rollout for Nexus 4 devices

After a buggy and botched initial launch, Google has finally flipped the switch on an official OTA rollout of Android 4.4 KitKat for Nexus 4 device owners.

Word online is that Google is keeping the GE launcher, complete with right-swipe Google Now access, exclusively to the Nexus 5 for now, it’s possible to make it happen. On a more positive note, with the update you’ll receive transparent status bars, Immersive Mode support, a new dialler, an improved file picker and, of course, the little improvements that make Android as joyful as it is.

Go on and press update (over WiFi of course) if you haven't already been notified. Otherwise, be patient, it'll come. Nexus 7 owners? We feel your pain, Google's decided to take their time with a staggered rollout for that device for no good reason.

via MobileSyrup

Motorola launches Moto G smartphone

Motorola launched its second device created under Google's stewardship. The Moto G is the follow up to Moto X and will be made available in then US unlocked for $179 for the 8GB version and $199 for the 16GB version. Featuring a class leading 4.5" display, an Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor and 1GB of RAM. Motorola is challenging the idea that cheap smartphones offer inferior experiences by making a smartphone thats affordable but which can offer users premium experiences at one third the price. Motorola is also pushing customization with removable backs, bumpers and various cases and accessories. The Moto G will ship with Android Jelly Bean 4,3 and will get an update toK KitKat in January 2014. Stand by for more information, Canadian pricing and first impressions.

Google to pair Google+ profile picture with mobile number

Source: Android Central

Google plans to link your Google+ picture to your mobile number by early 2014. This feature will allow you to see your contacts’ Google+ profile photos when they call you and vice versa. It will be particularly helpful when you are contacted by someone you just met and haven’t added into your contacts list yet, plus it gives you control over what photos of you people use for their list. There is no word yet about what versions of Android will carry this feature.

Source: Android Central

[Update] LG Nexus 5 sold out via Google Play in both colour options

[update] Google is now completely sold out of all color and memory options of their just-launched Nexus 5. 

It's been less than 30-minutes since Google Canada flipped the switch on sales of their latest flagship, the Nexus 5, and they're already sold out of the lower cost 16GB option in both black and white. You can, howwever, still grab the 32GB in either colour while quantities last.

Did you get your device already? We have ours and can't wait to review it for you!

via Google Play