Yep, our upcoming release will be named Android KitKat! 

KitKat has been a favorite candy on the team for some time, so for the K release, we asked if they’d be willing to lend their iconic candy bar to its name. Be on the lookout for limited edition Android KitKat bars coming soon to a candy aisle near you. For a lucky few, your KitKat bar might contain a winning ticket for a new Nexus 7 tablet or Google Play credits. Check it out

*Updates to #GoogleNow *

From traveling to entertainment, breaking news and sports scores, the latest card additions to Google Now give you even more information without ever having to ask. You can now find cards for car rentals, concert tickets, commute sharing, NCAA football and additional reminders; as well as improved public transit and updated TV cards. 

Car rentals card: Get reservation details and directions to the rental center directly in Google Now, which together with the boarding pass and hotel reservation cards, makes Google Now your ultimate travel companion.

Concert ticket card: Going to a concert? Google Now will have your event ticket ready when you arrive at the venue; along with popular, locally relevant websites, such as the upcoming events page for the venue.

Improved public transit cards: If you regularly take public transit, Google Now will now inform you about the last train or bus to home so you never miss it. 

Commute sharing card: When leaving work, you can now choose to inform your loved ones that you are on your way home. Learn more at http://goo.gl/bVUkLY

Set reminders while you search: When searching for music artists, movie actors, filmmakers and TV shows on Google, you’ll see a new “remind me” button on the panel by the search results. Click on it and a Google Now reminder will show up for new albums, movie releases or upcoming TV episodes.

Updated TV card: Google Now can tell you about the news mentioned and music playing in the TV show you’re watching, in addition to program information and people mentioned in show. Simply tap on the TV card if you have a smart TV or tap on the mic and say "listen to TV”.

NCAA football scores: Football season is about to start, and Google Now has you covered--you can now see real-time scores for your favorite NCAA team in Google Now.

These updates and more are available in the latest version of the Google Search app for Android 4.1+, rolling out today on Google Play: http://goo.gl/BPfyU

Dude, there's my phone! Android Device Manager is now available at www.android.com/devicemanager. It’s a new service that makes it easy to locate a misplaced device.

You can now remotely add a screen lock to your Android device, through the Android Device Manager: http://goo.gl/U7IRGS

While you’re at it, here is a post from this summer with some easy tips you can use to keep your Android device--and the information stored inside--safe and secure: http://goo.gl/K2dPw4

Check out the unveiling of the Android KitKat statue. 

#AndroidKitKat

Here, there and everywhere: the newest version of Google Keep can remind you of important tasks and errands at just the right time and place. Head over to the blog to learn more: http://goo.gl/iPkD94