For the Android faithful out there expecting the latest OS upgrade to be the deliciously dubbed 5.0 Key Lime Pie, I’m sorry to say that it looks like you’re in for some disappointment. At least for now anyway. Fan sites and rumor mills Android Police and Android Authority have it on good authority that Google will likely debut an upgrade to the Jelly Bean 4.3 at the Google I/O on May 15-17.
Both sites posted a screen shot of server logs being tested for the 4.3, specifically on the devices Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4, Nexus 7, and Nexus 10. Adding to intrigue, though, is the fact that a 4.3.1 version was also being tested on a device listed as ADR8995 which GSMArena suggests is simply the low-tech low-display Pantech Breakout. What’s so interesting about a mediocre device? The 4.3.1 system it was operating on is noted to be called the Key Lime Pie.
As far as a 5.0 Key Lime Pie goes, however, CNet wrote this important disclaimer on April 29,
“It’s worth reminding readers that Google has yet to confirm the next release of Android as either 5.0 or Key Lime Pie. While it may seem to be the logical progression for Android, nothing yet ties those two together in any official capacity.”
Essentially they’re telling all you eager Android enthusiasts not to get your hopes up because it’s equally as likely that Google is not developing a 5.0 version of Android at this time.
Google released Android 4.2 last November with an update later the same month that fixed a bug in the People app. It was called Android 4.2.1. In February, Android was updated again (4.2.2, see a pattern here?) which fixed incessant bluetooth audio streaming bugs and added features like new download notifications, new Gallery app animation for faster downloading, and general performance enhancements.
Google I/O is only two weeks away so it’ll be interesting to see what, or if, further rumors come to info fruition. Certainly an Android 5.0 would peak millions if not billions of interests so we’ll be keeping a sharp eye on the latest developments.
What do you all think of your current versions of Android and what do you think Google could do to improve it? Let us know all of your thoughts, questions, or concerns.
