The Chromium bug tracker has long been a great destination for unreleased Android version spotting. Like Glacier Park is for grizzly bear appearances or Hawaii for whale watching, wild, untamed beasts are always lurking in the bowels of Chromium. The members of the Chromium Project seem to regularly have devices running new builds of our favorite mobile OS, which appears to be the case again today. Spotted in a posting of bug 267659, a Chromium user was reporting on an issue with Cloud Print by listing out his devices. The Nexus 7 and Nexus 4 both made appearances running Android build KRS36B. Why is that significant? The “K,” my friends.
The “K” in KRS36B is for “Key” in Key Lime Pie, the expected next release of Android.
All previous releases for Jelly Bean start with a “J,” just like Ice Cream Sandwich releases started with an “I” and Gingerbread builds with a “G.” For example, the most recent Android 4.3 update that rolled out to the original Nexus 7 and Nexus 4 is JWR66V. And since Google continues to push forward with this alphabetical naming scheme, “K” can only mean the new version of Android.
Most of us are assuming we’ll see some major UI refinements or changes in Key Lime Pie, and that there is a good chance it’ll be Android 5.0. However, the numbering scheme won’t be confirmed until Google decides to make it official.For all we know, Android 4.4 could end up as KLP.
Rumors suggest that Google will unveil the new version of Android this fall during an event that will feature a new Nexus 10, new Nexus 4 (or other new Nexus phone), and maybe even a watch. October 15 could be a date to circle on your calendars.
Via: Chromium Project | Ausdroid
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Actually, the ”K” stands for kit kat, the android 4.4
I bet Key Lime Pie is going to have the same features that the Moto X has standard…just a guess though.
I vote for them unveiling a Nexus 5.
What’s going to be after KLP? I can’t think of anything other than licorice… maybe lemon meringue but they wouldn’t do two pies back to back would they?
Lollipop?
Falabella Colombia product page for the Motorola Razr D1 (a latam version) says this device is ‘KLP ready’: http://www.falabella.com.co/falabella-co/product/prod630064/Razr-D1-XT914-Prepago-CLARO-Negro?skuId=sku790078&_requestid=1603620
Confirmed: Verizon says at least 10% of their current phones will see this update starting in August 2017.
You are being way to generous…. 😉 Thats when their gnex will get it!! lol
Yet another date I have circled that pushes back my already available Verizon upgrade. I am such a sucker
you’re not the only one man. My contract has expired, but i cant leave the sweet deal i have for another carrier. but if i could bounce i would. VZW has us!
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I’m hoping they hold the 5.0 release for the 64bit capable version of Android. There should be 64bit SoCs available by next years Google I/O. If not ARMv8 based then at least Intel. Until then I’d like to see them just continue with the 4.x numbering.
Agreed.
why cant that just be 6??
It can of course, I was just stating my preference. Whole numbers have been rather big jumps with 2.x, 3.x being tablet, and 4.x being the new unified OS. The next major jump in my mind is the move to 64bit a new launcher UI design doesn’t cut it (just my opinion). Of course I have no idea what’s in the next version so maybe it will be something huge. Heck it might be a bit amusing if they make the first 64bit capable version the one they number 6.4, rofl.
Wait to see something cool….
Contextually aware or i’m leaving stock android.
KRS36B=Key Lime Pie
Best Key Lime Pie ever made=Basking Ridge Pie Company in Basking Ridge, NJ
Basking Ridge, NJ=Verizon Wireless Headquarters
Verizon Nexus 5 confirmed
Undeniable logic right there!
I don’t know what just happened there… but I’m ok with it.
I’m from Union, NJ and never heard of this place but can’t find them on Google Maps. Do you have their address? I love Key Lime Pie
KRS36B also has B and an S….the word BaSking also has a B and an S…..mind blown
What if there is a better pie somewhere in the world that you haven’t tried yet?
Second best Key Lime Pie is located at “Aunt Sally’s” in Key West, FL. Aunt Sally’s was named after Sally Kline Mead. Verizon Wireless’ CEO is Daniel Mead…bingo.
“KRS” is a reference to a Jaguar XKRS. The Jaguar XKRS has a 5.0L V8 engine. The X in XKRS is a reference to Moto X and the 5.0L engine is a reference to Android 5.0 and/or the Nexus5. The 36 is a reference to the 36th week of the year which is September 2nd-8th. B refers to the second day of the week.
A Nexus5 based off of the Moto X sporting Android 5.0 being announced on September 2nd/3rd 2013 – practically confirmed my friends. 😉
If I could up vote you more than once, I would 🙂
I thought KRS was in reference to the rapper from the Boogie Down Bronx aka “KRS-1”. Lol, old school rap!!
Verizon and Nexus in the same sentence. I see what you did there.
still gonna lag
sad really
I’m ready to see the Nexus 5. LG’s G2 is going to be a beast.
People love to dog them and i admit their software is crap but this Nexus is the best phone I have owned so far, better than the GNex prior, the Evo before that, the Hero before that, etc.
It’s tech. It’s SUPPOSED to get better.
Better in its time. The Nexus One was the second best Nexus of its time IMO. The Nexus S last, Galaxy Nexus third, and Nexus 4 first. So, while the Galaxy Nexus obviously has better hardware than the Nexus One, I consider the Nexus One to be the better phone.
The K…
Half-Life 3 confirmed!
I think you mean the 3.
Oh my, if that were indeed true, I’d go out right now and build a brand new gaming PC that would only be used to play Half-Life 3.
Hopefully this version of Android doesn’t bring a glass backed nexus.
Lucky or careful I havent had an issue with it yet.
I guess this gives Moto fanboys a reason not to slit their wrists.
mmmm k
K…? The Moto K confirmed.
OK now I’m officially excited for fall!
Nexus phoneeeeeeeeeeeeeee… take my moneeeeeyyyy!
“K is for Kellex, that’s good enough for me”
Love the Sesame Street reference!
KRS ONE!
First thing I thought! lol
So close!
Is this a build that won’t leave Asia? Key Rime?
y not KRS36A+