CyanogenMod 10.1 Final

CyanogenMod 10.1 Final Will Begin Rolling Out Tonight. [Update: It's Happening]

The CyanogenMod team has announced the release candidate phase of CM 10.1 is over – the final version is going to drop later today. If your device has been getting the RC builds, you can expect a final version of this popular ROM to be waiting for you in the morning.

Devices that haven't been updated to release candidate builds up to now won't be part of this first push. That includes Tegra 2 phones and tablets, as well as some Samsung Exynos devices. The CM team will provide a status report on these devices later in the week.

With CyanogenMod 10.1 reaching general availability, the developers will turn their attention to continuing the M-release cycle and adding new features. The Privacy Guard feature was just merged into Nightlies, and there's that new Quick Settings camera waiting for approval. This isn't the end for CM 10.1 – there's still plenty to do. We'll let you know when builds start hitting the servers.

Update: Builds are starting to appear now. Check for your device!

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Pebble Android App Updated To 1.8.2

Pebble Android App Updated To 1.8.2 With Support For Google Hangouts Notifications:

Pebble smart watch owners have been without a reliable way to receive notifications for Google instant messages since Hangouts was launched at Google I/O, at least if they rely on first-party solutions. Today's update to the official Pebble app changes that, with native support for the Hangouts app for both messages and video Hangout requests. If you've remained faithful to the older Google Talk app, it's still supported as well.

Other changes are sparse: the official changelog mentions only the standard stability tweaks and some developer-side improvements. Feedback from reviews in the Play Store are positive, and on my own Pebble unit, things are working just fine. Remember that there are plenty of third-party alternatives for system-wide notifications, like Pebble Notifier, if you get tired of waiting for the official app to update.

What's in this version:

New in 1.8.2:
* Support for Google Hangouts
* Various stability improvements
* Enhancements for third-party app developers

Tags:app,update,hangouts,pebble,smartwatch

Sony Xperia Z Jelly Bean 4.2.2 Update

Sony Xperia Z Jelly Bean 4.2.2 Update Rolling Out In Austria, Czech Republic, Hong Kong, Netherlands, Spain, And Taiwan

When the flagship Xperia Z launched with Android 4.1, Sony promised that an update to the latest version was coming. Now they're making good: XperiaGuide reports that the Jelly Bean 4.2.2 rollout started yesterday, for at least some users of generic phones (C6603) in Spain and Hong Kong. The updated software needs to be flashed via Sony's PC Companion software. The new build is labeled 10.3.A.0.423, exactly the same as the update that started for the Xperia ZL four days earlier.XperiaBlog says that carrier-customized versions have also landed in Austria, the Czech Republic, and the Netherlands,along with an update for the generic Taiwanese model (C6603).

A changelog for the 4.2.2 release states that in addition to the updated software, Sony has pushed newer versions of its media apps, thrown in a remote phone location app, a new Functionalities widget, and support for MicroSD cards up to 64GB. Most interesting is this tidbit: "New Customizable navigation bar with quick settings." I don't have an Xperia Z handy, so I'm wondering if that's referring to the standard Jelly Bean 4.2 pull-down settings menu, or user-accessible settings for the soft navigation bar itself. Anyone who's rocking the new update, feel free to leave some info in the comments.

Software downloads and a guide for manually installing the 10.3.A.0.423 update for the Xperia Z are posted on XperiaGuide - you'll need a Windows computer to finish the process. Those who have unlocked their bootloaders can flash right along with everyone else. If Sony follows its usual pattern, the Xperia Z 4.2 update should start rolling out to all unlocked phones within the next week or so. Here's hoping that T-Mobile's upcoming version includes the 4.2 update at launch.

Tags:android 4.2,PC companion software update,Xperia Z