ASUS PadFone 2 updated to Android 4.4 KitKat

ASUS Malaysia has not yet forgotten its second-generation Padfone 2 although the tablet and smartphone combo was first launched to local market in December 2012. Recently, has started rolling out an update to Android 4.4 for Padfone 2,bumping its software from Android 4.1 to the latest currently available (not counting the Android L developer preview out for Nexus devices.)

Unfortunately, the update isn’t available as OTA (on-the-air). Interested Padfone 2 users will need to download the update from ASUS’s website and install it on their devices.

Before downloading the update make sure to match up the SKU version, which is mainly delineated by different regions, to your device.Also note that the installation will perform a factory reset. Hence, it is advisable for you to backup your phone’s data on the microSD card or cloud prior to installation.

For download and further instructions, please visit: http://www.asus.com/Tablets_Mobile/PadFone2/HelpDesk_Download/

Here’s some guidance for you.
Instruction: Once you are in the site, Go to Driver & Tools tab, select Androidfrom Select OS, select Firmware then select Version WWE V11.8.3.3.

ASUS hasn’t mentioned a changelog, so we’re guessing the update will bring the usual KitKat goodies, including faster performance and better multitasking.As with most devices getting Android 4.4, it will also support improved memory management, full-screen immersive mode, support for wireless printing, white status bar icons, new file picker, and closed captions support.

Overall the KitKat update will make Android look even better and faster on the both the Padfone 2′s 4.7-inch phone display or its other 10.1-inch tablet screen.

 

ASUS PadFone 2 updated to Android 4.4 KitKat

Samsung Galaxy Avant: A New Smartphone from Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Avant is going to be the next affordable Smartphone from Samsung brand that will bring by T-Mobile. This will be one of the affordable and designed for the middle class users from the Galaxy Core LTE group phone.

This upcoming Samsung Smartphone will bring out with model SM-G386 that is considering launch in the February. However, this is no official announcement about the features of this new upcoming mobile phone.

But, the probable features can be 4.5 inch display with 540 x 960 pixels resolution, 1.2 GHz dual core process, 8 GB internal memory with 5 mega pixels camera and other things. Although all the Smartphones of Galaxy Core LTE series phones are running Android Jelly Bean, this upcoming Smartphone expects run on Android 4.4 KitKat.

However, the announcement about the main features and leaked of this Samsung Smartphones are soon be available to our blog.

Samsung Galaxy Avant: A New Smartphone from Samsung