Is Android 4.4 KitKat coming on 28 October?

For Android fans, the release date of the next build of Android, Android 4.4 KitKat is a long awaited date. Google however has not given any hints about the release date for this software. But it seems that the software could be out on 28 October thanks to hints from Nestle.

Nestle’s KitKat twitter account has posted two cryptic tweets hinting at a possible release date. The tweet had the words ‘This is it’ written on it, with words formed from a KitKat bars and had the tagline, sometimes you have to look for signs.

According to Engadget the tweet could be a reference to the Michael Jackson documentary This Is It which was released on 28 October.

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In addition to that Nestle also tweeted out a picture of an Android KitKat robot with the lines, Everybody Dance Now, which is also a reference to C+C Music Factory, who were originally known as The 28th Street Crew, according to Engadget.

Previously ZDNET had posted screenshots of Android KitKat which highlighted that the QuickOffice app could now ship with the OS itself.

As far as the Android KitKat release is concerned, Google has remained tight-lipped on what new features we can expect from it. Google is also expected to launch the Nexus 5 smartphone with the KitKat build.

You can view Nestle’s tweet below: