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Over the past couple of weeks the Android 4.3 update has been released for a number of Samsung devices, primarily those that have already been succeeded by newer models. The update is important in the sense that it brings support for the company’s new smartwatch, Galaxy Gear. After having been released for the Sprint and AT&T variants, today Verizon Galaxy Note 2 Android 4.3 update has been released which finally adds support for the smartwatch to Big Red’s version of the popular phablet.

Apart from support for the smartwatch, this update comes with all of the goodies that users expect from Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. A number of preinstalled applications from Samsung are also included in the update, and so is the Samsung Knox enterprise security suite. The update also makes improvements to the music player, S Voice, camera and more. Verizon Galaxy Note 2 Android 4.3 update weighs in around 700MB, its a hefty download, once you’ll definitely want to start on a strong Wi-Fi connection. Verizon is rolling out the update over the air, by now it should have gone live in almost all regions. Those who haven’t received the update notification as yet on their Galaxy Note 2 units can try manually requesting the update through the “Update” button in the Settings app.

Verizon Galaxy Note 2 Android 4.3 Update Brings Galaxy Gear Support original content from Ubergizmo.

Ever since Android 4.4 KitKat was released a few weeks back, people who own Android devices have been wondering exactly when the latest update is going to be released for their particular device. Since the initial launch for Nexus devices, KitKat has been making its way to other Android smartphones and tablets. Next in line are the Verizon exclusive Motorola Droid Ultra, Droid Maxx and Droid Mini smartphones. All three receive Android 4.4 KitKat update today.

While Verizon has often been criticized for taking a lot of time when it comes to updates, the carrier was actually the first to release KitKat for Moto X. It seems that Motorola device are faring much better on the Big Red. That aside, this latest update brings Google’s latest OS refresh with a new full screen “immersive mode,” color emoji, new Hangouts app, updated dialer app as well as a lot of tweaks and improvements. Verizon is rolling out the Android 4.4 KitKat update for Droid Ultra, Droid Maxx and Droid Mini in stages and over-the-air. So don’t panic if the update doesn’t immediately show up on your device. It may take some time before it becomes available in all regions. Download and installation will take place on the device itself, the entire process shouldn’t take more than a few minutes.

Verizon Droid Ultra, Maxx And Mini Receive Android 4.4 original content from Ubergizmo.

It was just last week that we talked about how T-Mobile has rolled out the Android 4.3 update for their Samsung Galaxy S3 LTE smartphone, news which will most probably leave Verizon owners of the Galaxy S3 wondering just when will it be their turn to enjoy the most recent operating system update. Well, it seems that all of that patient waiting has finally paid off, as we now know that Verizon’s Galaxy S3 is the next recipient of the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update, bumping up the software version to JJSS15J.I535VRUCML1.

Inside this update will also come with the same features that can be found in the AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile Galaxy S3 models, and that includes support for Samsung’s Galaxy Gear smartwatch. Assuming your Verizon branded Galaxy S3 has yet to receive the update, you can check out Menu > Settings > About Phone > System Updates. The moment the update is installed and everything is running fine and dandy, give it a long twirl to make sure that everything is all right. Other than support for the Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch, this update also lets you access the Verizon Cloud and gain an open door to 5MB of free storage that will be conveniently made available on your device, now how about that? [Verizon Page]

Verizon Galaxy S3 Gets Android 4.3 Update original content from Ubergizmo.

Yes, we did read about how the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for the HTC One from Verizon Wireless has already been approved, and it is nice to know that the mobile operating system update has finally arrived, not too long after HTC’s Executive Director of Product Management tweeted to give an advanced warning, or rather, glad tidings, that the Over The Air update is all set to roll out early this week. The changelog is already up and running, and among the features which end users will be able to enjoy would include speedier recharging times (a good thing always, especially in this day and age where we are always on the move and are busier than ever before) whenever one uses a Mophie Juice Pack, the removal of ringing noises on the earpiece, as well as being able to play back selected ringtones.

The HTC Watch application has also been given a boost, where the user will now be able to check out the correct date via the all-day calendar reminder. Apart from that, the keyboard will also be able to better recognize conjunctions, and do expect an improved level of performance from the Backup Assistant. Well, what are you waiting for? Go get ‘em, tiger!

HTC One Android 4.3 Update Increases Charging Speeds, Has VZ Cloud App Preloaded original content from Ubergizmo.

Subscribers to the Verizon FiOS TV and internet service as well as the Xbox One’s Xbox Gold program will find no less than a full-fledged app for the service. This means that users will be able to browse 74 live channels with next-generation console as easy as it would be to tap with any other […]