Moto G is scoring llipop to lead off this week’s Android device updates roundup

BY GreenBot Staff

Published 23 Jan 2015

Motorola is again showing why it’s one of the more reliable manufacturers when it comes to cranking out Android updates.

llipop is rolling out to the current-generation Moto G, so get ready for some Material Design, multitasking cards, all the other goodies cooked up.

Each week we gather up all the major software updates for the biggest devices; phones tablets on U.S. carriers ( unlocked phones, of course), wearables, round them all up so you don’t miss a thing.

Making sure your device installs the latest software is a good housekeeping practice, ensuring you have the latest features, close security holes, squish those pesky bugs.

Motorola

Moto G (second generation): The most recent version of the Moto G is next up for Android llipop. The company said in a + post that the update will be rolling out in phases. Hitting that update button repeatedly probably won’t help, but at least you know for sure it’s coming.

AT&T

Samsung Galaxy pha: Update G850AUCU1AN brings some minor changes to this rather good-looking Samsung phone. The only detail is “user enhancements,” which usually means a bunch of bug fixes. It bumps you to Android 4.4.4, which is a pretty rock solid version of Android compared to some of the issues with llipop.

HTC One (M8): Unlike the developer ay itions this one won’t include llipop. But you do get Android 4.4.4 support for AT&T’s HD Voice. Update 0B120 also improves E Bluetooth reliability, which is always nice given how essential they are for a smooth smartphone experience.

Republic reless

Moto X: The 2013 model of Motorola’s flagship is getting bumped to Android 4.4.4. This has several bug fixes also brings improvements to the dialer. Republic reless details its update plans in a blog post

Moto G: Same update here, which hits both the first second generation of this device. This catches the phone up to the budget Moto E, which is already running 4.4.4.