Google has announced Android 4.4 KitKat, the latest version of its mobile operating system, and while we know it’ll make its debut on the Nexus 5, how long will we have to wait for it to make an appearance on other phones? Information has been coming through from various sources, and there’s good news almost all round.
Starting with other Nexus phones, Google has confirmed Android 4.4 KitKat will be coming to the Nexus 4 smartphone, plus the Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 tablet. The Google Editions of the Galaxy S4 and the HTC One will also be getting some chocolatey Android goodness. There’s no official arrival date other than “in the coming weeks.” Eagle-eyed Nexus fans will notice the Galaxy Nexus isn’t included in that list, and sure enough, the two-year old phone won’t be getting any more Google love.

Moving on to other manufacturers, HTC has been talking about getting Android 4.4 on its devices already. According to the president of HTC America, Google Editions of the One will be getting the update in less than two weeks time, and the developer and unlocked versions will be joining it by the end of November. He goes on to say HTC One phones locked to a network should see it in 90 days time, or less if everything goes well. As for the HTC One Max and One Mini, there’s no news at this time.
Samsung hasn’t been quite so forthcoming about its plans, and in a statement provided to CNet UK, it says it will be announcing rollout plans for Android 4.4, “In due course.” We’d imagine the Galaxy S4 and the Galaxy Note 3 will be at the top of Samsung’s list for updates, but wonder if maintaining compatibility with the Galaxy Gear smartwatch will slow things down.
Finally, we have Motorola. Thanks to its website dedicated to software updates, it confirms the Moto X will be getting Android 4.4. Digging through the list, Verizon’s Droid Mini, Droid Ultra, and Droid Maxx are also all scheduled to get the new software. So, confirmation it’s coming then, but sadly there are no dates attached.
We’re also still waiting to hear about LG and the G2, but as it’s responsible for the Nexus 5, we can’t imagine it’ll be too long before its flagship smartphone gets the Android 4.4 treatment. We’ll keep you updated.