When are you getting Android 4.1? Good question

Since the launch of Android 4.1 in June, one thing's been on everyone's mind: "When is my device getting Jelly Bean already?"

Believe me: I've heard it plenty. And understandably so: Since I maintain an evolving list of Android 4.0 upgrade info (and did the same for Android 2.3 and Android 2.2 before it), I've developed a bit of a reputation for staying on top of upgrade news. Hey, compared to some of the other reputations I've developed in my life, that's not half-bad.

So in response to everyone who's asking, here's the answer: For the most part, we just don't know yet. It's not the most satisfying answer, I know. But anyone who tells you otherwise is probably guessing, lying, or relying on unreliable rumors, all of which are equally dangerous things to do.

Now, I did say "for the most part" -- and sure enough, there are a few exceptions. Google's Nexus and Google experience devices -- specifically, the Galaxy Nexus, Nexus S, and U.S. Wi-Fi Xoom -- have all gotten Jelly Bean, as you'd expect. (As for the Verizon Galaxy Nexus and Verizon Xoom, good luck: Sadly, thanks to the carrier's involvement with those devices, there's no telling when their upgrades will be pushed out.) Read more...