Although since Tuesday the manual download of the update to Android 4.2 for Nexus 7, yesterday was when we finally had the automatic update. We review the characteristics of the new version of the operating system and its operation on the tablet Google.
The same day the Nexus 10 and Nexus 4, Android 4.2 began to be available for the rest of the devices of the Nexus family, although at first only in mode «manual update«. Those who decided not to take risks and wait for the automatic update, in any case, you can also get it now and enjoy the improvements that this latest version brings us. However, it must be borne in mind that, after all, this is not a huge change that involves a qualitative leap in quality; and the improvements, from what has been seen so far, are not comparable to what it brought Jelly Bean with respect to Ice Cream Sandwich (for which we will have to wait for Key Lime Pie). One of the main points where you have to have moderate expectations is performance and fluidity, where advances are not as noticeable as they were when going from Android 4.0 a Android 4.2.
For users of Tablets, there are some new arrivals that stand out above the rest. On Nexus 7, for example, we will not have the opportunity to enjoy the function Photo Sphereas it does not have a rear camera and is not applicable to front camera functionalities. The new keyboard, which adopts “swype” type touch gestures, allowing you to type just by sliding your finger, works quite precisely and can be a good alternative, although the type of keyboard will always depend on personal tastes. Another important feature for tablets is the support multi-userAlthough this option will obviously have a utility that will vary greatly depending on the circumstances of each user, but it certainly makes sharing the tablet a much more comfortable and simple experience. Making the adjustments, directly through the notification center, as well as the possibility of installing widgets on the unlock screen, they are minor modifications but they certainly improve the user experience. Finally, for all those who are concerned about the health of their device, Android 4.2 have a scanner de malware, which according to latest information which Google has facilitated it will work as we already anticipate you, simply notifying us if we are downloading a suspicious application (now we also know, of course, that it will directly block the installation if it is an application undoubtedly detected as a carrier of malicious code).