If you live in US and own one of the Samsung devices listed later in this post, here is some good news for you. Samsung has just confirmed with a press release that 14 Samsung Galaxy Devices (smartphones and tablets) in US will receive the Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) software update for sure.
List of Samsung Devices getting Android 4.4 KitKat Update
- Galaxy Note 3,
- Galaxy Note II,
- Galaxy S 4,
- Galaxy S 4 mini,
- Galaxy S 4 Active,
- Galaxy S 4 zoom,
- Galaxy S III,
- Galaxy S III mini,
- Galaxy Mega,
- Galaxy Light,
- Galaxy Note 8.0,
- Galaxy Tab 3,
- Galaxy Note 10.1,
- Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition.
This update will bring the Android 4.4 features along with other enhancements such as an integrated location menu, integrated Messages or Hangouts and upgraded Google Mobile Service apps.
The update availability varies by carrier and the device but it starts rolling out beginning today and will continue throughout the coming months
Just keep in mind that this confirmation from Samsung is only for US devices and roll out for other regions outside US may arrive later.
Source: Samsung