Owners of the original ASUS PadFone seemed to have been forgotten when it came to system upgrades, but the hybrid is finally getting a taste of Jelly Bean.
While ASUS PadFone 2 owners received an update to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean at the end of 2012, owners of the original PadFone were left at the bottom of the priorities list. ASUS now finally decided to push an Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean update to the original PadFone as well.
Besides the Android version upgrade, the software also comes with several tweaks and improvements that fix various issues on the hybrid device. With the new update, the dictionary feature is now better, the Camera preview feature is revamped, and the Scrapbook and File Manager apps get enhancements as well. The Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean system upgrade will also improve the Volume Key issue, and will also enable the PadFone to support SD card NTFS & EX Fat format.
The original ASUS PadFone currently has two versions of the Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean update, namely WWE for worldwide users and CHT for China. Other versions will roll out in the near future. The system upgrade to Jelly Bean is available for download from the ASUS official website.
The original ASUS PadFone made its debut back in June 2012 with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) on board, and it never got an Android update until now. The hybrid device sports 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 960 x 540 pixels and a pixel density of roughly 256 pixels per inch (ppi), as well as Corning Gorilla Glass on top for protection. The slate packs a Qualcomm MSM8260A Snapdragon SoC, which includes a dual-core 1.5GHz Krait CPU and an Adreno 225 GPU.
Other specs and features include 1GB of RAM, an eight-megapixel primary camera with autofocus and LED flash capable of recording 1080p video, and a secondary VGA camera. In terms of on-board storage, the original ASUS PadFone comes in 16GB, 32GB or 64GB configurations, and supports micro SD cards for additional memory.
According to the official ASUS page, the update is currently rolling out and is only available for download.
most read
more stories from Tablet
-
Google Earth Lets Users Explore & Enjoy The Planet With New & Improved Features
Google is giving Google Earth a new look and features that will let the users enjoy the planet in a whole new way.
ernest hamilton -
Microsoft Surface Pro 5 & Surface Phone Highly Unlikely To Launch At Microsoft's Upcoming Event; Here's What's More Likely To Make An Appearance Instead [VIDEO]
Amidst the lack of an official announcement regarding the product Microsoft will be unveiling at its big spring event on May 2, there's hearsay that the Surface Pro 5 and the Surface Phone will not make an appearance despite multiple rumors hinting at the devices' looming launch.
ernest hamilton -
Live Images of the HTC U Ocean Leak: It's Ready To Save The Subpar Ultra U
HTC is regrouping to deliver a better unit to redeem its predecessor's shortcomings.
ernest hamilton -
Microsoft Surface Pro 5 Latest News: Hardware Launch Event Confirmed In May; No New Laptop Reveal Expected
The May hardware launch event has already been confirmed, however, analysts say it is possible that no new laptop will be revealed during the said event.
ernest hamilton -
Breaking Down Microsoft's May 2 Event: Why The Surface Pro 5 Does Not Matter
May 2 might not be the perfect time for a new Surface Pro device.
-
Apple iPad Air 2 To Oust The Aged iPad 4? See Details [VIDEO]
As Apple runs out of stock of the iPad 4, it will be replacing the device that consumers bring in for service with the newfangled iPad Air 2.
ernest hamilton -
iPad Pro Mini Latest News: Device To Possibly Release With Stylus Alongside iPad Pro 2
Another much-awaited device from Apple is the iPad Pro Mini, which is expected to be released alongside the iPad Pro 2 and will be equipped with Stylus.
ernest hamilton -
Huawei Matebook Latest News: Upcoming Devices Anticipated To Return As 3 Hybrid 2-in-1 Devices
Recent reports suggest that Huawei is gearing for the unveiling of three new 2-in-1 hybrid Huawei Matebook that will probably be unveiled during Computex in Taiwan.
ernest hamilton
