Google Nexus 4 smartphone gets Android 4.4 KitKat update in India

Google's LG Nexus 4 smartphone has started receiving the Android 4.4 KitKat update in India.

The biggest change that is visible is that the Hangouts App now links to SMS as well. Although the original SMS app the Nexus 4 does not get deleted, users have the option of choosing the Hangouts app to sync with their current SMSs and use that in place of the older app.

A Twitter user Manan Chawla also put out a tweet saying that the update was available.

Other features of Android 4.4 KitKat include:

Immersive mode: There's a new immersive mode, which automatically hides everything else when you're reading, playing a game or watching a movie. To bring it all back, just swipe the edge of the screen and the status bar and navigation buttons will reappear.

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An improved caller app: The new phone app automatically prioritises your contacts based on who you talk to the most. When you get a caller from an unknown number, Google Maps will search for matches from businesses with a local listing. How efficient this will be in India, remains to be seen.

Emoji: Google keyboard now has Emoji smileys in it as well. Good news for those who love these colourful Japanese characters.

Print from anywhere: Users can now print documents from phones. You will need to connect your printer to Google Cloud Print, or own an HP ePrint printer. Also other printers that have supporting apps in the Google Play Store will work.

Bluetooth MAP support: Got a bluetooth enabled car? Android now supports the Message Access Profile (MAP) so Bluetooth-enabled cars can exchange messages with your smartphone.