Google’s Android Operating System is ever improving and the Android 4.2.2 ‘Jelly Bean’ is yet another proof of Google’s undying efforts to make the Android OS just perfect to get into the smartphone platform. Android 4.2.2 is currently viewed as the ultimate ‘Jelly Bean’ featuring combined improvements of both Android 4.1 and 4.2.

 

Although statistics show that there are over at least a million Android users at the moment, according to Google, the Android OS still hasn’t received the anticipated acceptance rate by the market. So far Android OS is common in tablets but with drastic improvements being made on the Operating System, Google has expressed its unshakable determination and desire to make it possible for full integration of the Android OS in smartphones.

 

With the Jelly Bean theme of the Android 4.2.2, it seems like Google’s dream is finally being realized as you can now get the Google Android 4.2.2 on your phone. Be forewarned however that not all phones can work with this new OS so it is important to find out if your phone can use it first.

 

Android 4.2.2 on Smartphones

Google Android 4.2.2 ‘Jelly Bean’ has brought forth many outstanding features on smartphones. For instance it has completely transformed the smartphone search technology through the amazing ‘Google Now’ voice feature.

 

This feature makes it possible to search for whatever you need on your phone be it the directions to a given location or information about something you would like to know through a simple voice command. The user is only required to say “Okay Google Now” followed by a request of what they would like to search and the rest is story. It is really that easy.

 

On top of that, there are other details that the Google Now feature avails to the user without necessarily necessitating for a search to be made. Weather and traffic details are examples of some of the information Google Android 4.2.2 avails on the user’s smartphone automatically.

 

Android 4.2.2 ‘Jelly Bean’ theme uses the Near Field Communication Technology (NFC) which takes sharing items to a whole new level. Thanks to this technology alongside the Android Beam feature, a people can share items using their smartphones by simply tapping the two Android devices.

 

Basic App Descriptions and Functions

1. Requires Android 2.0 and Up

2. Jelly Bean Style App Drawer

3. About 15 HD Jelly Bean Wallpapers

4. Theme will have some stock Jelly Bean 4.2.2 icons

5. Receive Real-time phone Reminders

6. Voice search features: Google Now

7. Connect with NFC

8. Android Beam Feature

 

Pros

Google Android 4.2.2 has an excellent performance with fast and smooth operations. They system has a couple of minor yet significant upgrades that also keep it running effectively. The OS moreover has improved notifications with quite powerful search abilities making it way better than any of its predecessors.

 

Cons

Albeit the Google Now feature is one of the outsanding features that come with the Google Android 4.2.2 ‘Jelly Bean’, the feature still requires some improvements in order to function flawlessly. You may also notice that the OS has fewer apps which can be used on tablets.Another cause of concern is the fact that there isn’t any built-in lost device security.

 

Conclusion

Google Android 4.2.2 version of the Jelly Bean has made a gigantic step in setting foot on the smartphone platform. With more upgrades underway, there is definitely more to come for smartphone users.