The Galaxy Note 4 is already a great device, combining a beautiful screen with some phablet-friendly software features. The AT&T edition for this device the previous generation are getting a nice gift in the form of Android llipop.
They’re part of our weekly roundup of major software updates for the biggest devices, including phones tablets on U.S. carriers, unlocked phones, even wearables. Making sure your device is running the latest available software is a good housekeeping practice, ensuring you have the latest features with fewer bugs gaping security holes.
AT&T
Galaxy Note 4: It’s finally here: the big llipop update on your giant screen. The AT&T changelog is slim on details, but if you’ve followed along with our Android llipop review you should know what you’re getting with all that Material Design revamped notifications. It’s a hefty 1.2GB update, so you’ll need to connect to -Fi to start it up.
Galaxy Note 3: ll, look at that. The Note 4’s older sibling is also getting a llipop treat. According to the AT&T download page you’ll need to be on -Fi for the Note 3 download in order to get Android 5.0. It’s great to see two generations of the Note line get the latest version of Android, as llipop has a lot to offer on a bigger screen.
Motorola
Moto X (2014) re ition: A couple of items to note for this one. First, Android 5.1 is on the way, bringing those quick settings tweaks, new device protection, all-important bug fixes. Even though it’s only a minor update, the Motorola changelog has a lengthy list of all the details.
One key additions is a new “chop twice” gesture to launch the flashlight. Motorola says it’s like a firm hshake or small, fast karate chops in order to let there be light. It’s worth checking out next time you’re in need of brightening up the darkness.
Nexus
Nexus ayer: The Android 5.1 factory images are now available for the inaugural Android TV device. For the Nexus ayer the biggest benefit will probably be those speed improvements bug fixes, as those phone-specific features won’t help you stream Netflix or play Android TV games.
