Google Play Editions of Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One get Android 4.4 KitKat update

When Google launched Android KitKat alongside the Nexus 5, it had announced that the new update will be coming out for the Google Play Editions of the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One in the coming weeks as well. And here it is! Through its Android Google+ page , the search giant has announced that the new update will be reaching Play Editions of S4 and One starting today. The 300MB update is reportedly available as an over-the-air download.

The Google Play Editions of the One and Galaxy S4 run on pure or stock Android OS, and do not come with additional Sense or TouchWiz layers from the manufacturers. They are made available unsubsidised and without any contract. Both devices had received the Android 4.4 update on the same day earlier in August. They now join the likes of the Nexus 7 (2013), Nexus 10 , and Nexus 4 , among others, which have already started receiving the KitKat update.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Edition gets Android 4.4 KitKat

Android 4.4 KitKat comes with some nifty changes under-the-hood, aimed at improving Android phones. Google ensures even deeper integration of Google Now and has included the “OK Google” command to easily communicate with devices. One of the most talked about feature of the KitKat version is “Print from anywhere”. It allows users to print documents from their phones.

Besides this, one can expect a lot of other enhancements such as a new Dialer app with integrated search functionality, Immersive mode for a better viewing experience, all new Hangouts, improved camera app and more.